About
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
― C.G. Jung
About Marie
Marie Limb (BSc(Hons), MPsych (Counselling) is a Counselling Psychologist in private practice working with people across the lifespan.
Marie grounds her work in attachment, neurodiversity affirming, feedback informed and trauma informed frameworks and incorporates various therapies depending on what fits for the client and their current reason for seeking help.
Marie is passionate about creating a space that is welcoming of all identities, and views therapy and the assessment process as a collaborative exploration of an individual’s life narrative.
Building Relationships
Marie believes that warm, trusting relationships are integral to good health and wellbeing, and feels privileged to be able to develop connections with clients and describe their life journeys. Marie enjoys using flexible, adaptive, and evidence-based research to inform her therapy and assessments.
While Marie works across the lifespan, she has a passion working with children and their families who are experiencing difficulties. Marie currently offers psychological therapy and therapeutic assessment services for children, including cognitive, educational, and diagnostic assessments.
Supervision & Coaching
In her client work, Marie does both therapy and assessments, plus supervision, coaching and mentoring.
Marie is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi), Association of Counselling Psychologists (ACP), and adhdWA.
As a registered Counselling Psychologist, Marie has completed 4 years undergraduate (Bachelor of Science with Honours) and 2 years Masters (Master Psychology) level training, followed by one year supervision to gain an Area of Practice Endorsement.
The Assessment Process
liaising with educators/employers to create the best environment for your brain.
While working for a variety of government and community agencies, Marie has accumulated experience delivering therapeutic interventions to clients from all ages and backgrounds, and with a variety of mental health, neurodevelopmental, and learning concerns
1.
Completion of Intake Paperwork
Prior to your first appointment you will be sent several intake forms and questionnaires to complete. This will provide you with the information on the assessment process, your appointments, and may include developmental history forms and questionnaires. We will also ask you to send in school and any allied health reports.
2.
Pre-Assessment Consultation
All assessments include a clinical interview that forms a critical component of the assessment, taking into consideration the developmental history and other important factors. Assessments also include the review of school reports, previous assessments or interventions, and communication with other treating professionals (as permitted by you). This initial consultation is a prerequisite for all assessments at Brain Wave Psychology and Assessment.
3.
Assessment
sessions
Depending on the purpose of the assessment, sessions may be completed in one or more sessions. For psychoeducation assessments, we usually schedule the assessment over two different days, with the first session comprising of a cognitive assessment and the second session the functional assessment of literacy and numeracy. For children under 7 years old we may book 4 x 1-hour sessions.
4.
Liaison with key stakeholders
In order to best understand your child, Brain Wave Psychology and Assessment likes to consult with teachers, and other professionals involved in your child’s life such as paediatricians, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and/or early childcare educators.
5.
Feedback
session
This post-consultation and feedback session is essential for our clinicians to determine the most fitting options and to offer guidance on which assessment path to follow, based on your goals. It sets the stage for a strong kit of tools and strategies so you can enjoy the way forward.
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Written
Reports
The written report includes the results of the assessment and outlines your child’s profile. If your child meets diagnostic threshold, this will be outlined in the report. Most importantly – the report will include practical and individualised recommendations for child at home and school. We meet to review this report in detail and help you identify your next steps.
Preparing Your Child for
Assessment or Therapy
Please see the attached documents titled:
Cost of Services
Psychology Sessions
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Children
Therapy is charged at $210 per 50-minute session. Concession rates apply in some circumstances, please discuss with Brain Wave directly.
If you are accessing Capacity Building Supports for Early Childhood Interventions through the NDIA (under 7 years), or therapeutic services to participants through the NDIS (over 7 years) , the rate for services, report preparation, and travel is $234.83 per 60-minutes.
Assessments
Comprehensive assessments are individualised depending on client needs and on a calculation of hours required. Please see above information on assessments and pricing.
Letters & Documentation
These are charged at an hourly rate of $220. This may apply for clients requesting additional documentation for advocacy reasons.
Coaching & Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring is charged at $220 an hour. This is a service offered to other professionals.
Supervision
As a Board Approved Supervisor, I provide supervision for registration purposes which is charged at $220 an hour. This is a service offered to other professionals. If your workplace does not cover Professional Supervision expenses, please contact me directly to discuss options and possibly reduced rates.