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Ginger Cat Counselling

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Online counselling for adults and teenagers

Is Ginger Cat Counselling for me?

Everyone is welcome at Ginger Cat Counselling.  I work with:

  • LGBTIQ+ clients, including trans and non-binary people
  • People with traumatic histories, including sexual assault and abuse
  • People with dissociative disorders, including DID
  • People with ADHD and autism, and other neurodiverse brains
  • Adults and teenagers
  • Activists and other people struggling with burn out

Meet Anine (they/them)

Hi, I’m Anine Cummins. I’m gender non-conforming, a proud member of the LGBTIQ+ community and I’ve successfully overcome trauma.

 

I work with clients every day on self-acceptance and practical solutions to difficult emotional problems.

 

My lived experience, qualifications and expertise make me an empathetic and insightful counsellor. I’m so looking forward to working with you.

How I can help you

The world can be a difficult place to live in, and we all need help sometimes. No one way of doing things works for everyone. We will work together to find the right way for you.

 

These are some of the techniques we can use together:

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Bibliotherapy
  • Internal family systems
  • Flash technique
  • Art therapy
I’m learning that I’m allowed to enjoy my life and that it’s not a waste of time to take care of myself. I feel a lot more free now.

It’s massively changed how I get through each week. I can talk to Anine and it will be ok. I feel heard, and lot of what I thought was me being dramatic gets validated.
Rebecca25 year old client
Since she’s been working with you, she’s been talking to me a lot more.  She’s more open, more reflective, and more capable. I’m impressed with your engagement with me, most counsellors wouldn’t do that. I liked the set up, where you told us all what was going to happen right at the beginning.  I felt super safe and amazing.
Mum of Molly12 year old client
I’m doing so much better and am so much more relaxed since working with you. Thank you for helping me laugh at myself and for having safety at the front of everything.

You are clearly intelligent and very competent and skilled as a counsellor. I respect you a lot and like you as a person.
Anna49 year old client
It’s a really good match.  When I was searching for someone for Rab… she needed someone cool.  Your site gave me a great indication of the vibe, and I think it’s a really good match.
Mum of Rab13 year old client
Anine is the first therapist where I feel better coming out of session than I did going in.
Eli31 year old client
We owe you so much for Ray getting to this state of better mental health and finally having a sense of hope. He’s happier, lighter and willing to talk things through more. It’s taken the tension out of the family, and he’s looked forward to every session.
Mum of Ray14 year old client
I’ve learned how to be more open and emotional with myself, who I’m open to and how much and how to have more confidence in myself and more patience.
Hannah19 year old client
I like that it’s just unfolding, based on what you feel she’s able to manage. I like that you’re concentrating on building a relationship, and basing it on her interests.
Mum of Holly14 year old client
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Why online counselling?

Online counselling has been shown to be just as effective as face to face, and is more convenient and comfortable. You don’t have to travel to appointments (and you can wear your PJs)!

 

I use Coviu for our video calls – the secure, high quality program created by the CSIRO and used by the Australian Government.

 

Any concerns?  It is my job to make you feel safe and comfortable.  Please feel free to see if it’s for you by booking an initial session.

F.A.Q.

Sessions are $150 ($220 for couples).
 
If you can’t afford that fee, please don’t feel like this isn’t for you. Everyone should be able to access the healthcare they need. Let’s have a chat to see if we can work something out.
  

I know everyone has different schedules, so I offer appointments after as well as during business hours.  Each session lasts for one hour.

Check the booking calendar to see when sessions are available, and please contact me if none of them work for you.

 

I use programs that are fully secure with 256bit encryption, the same level that banks use.  The programs I use cannot see the video nor any of the information I store on you.  See their privacy policies here and here.

You don’t need to visit a doctor or get any kind of referral to see me.  Just book an appointment and we can start!

I am based in Melbourne, Australia, and operate online.

Yes, we will have our sessions online via Coviu, the secure video telehealth program created by the CSIRO.

If needed, we can do sessions via telephone instead.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about this.

Having a good relationship with your counsellor is vitally important, so you need to try people out before you commit.


It’s important to trust your gut, and to keep looking until you find someone you feel really comfortable with.  I won’t be offended if I’m not for you!

While my preference is being able to see you, I’m happy to work with whatever makes you comfortable. 

Everyone is welcome here – cat loving is totally optional!

All sessions are pre-paid, I will send you an invoice or you can register your credit card if you would like it to be paid automatically.

There are no refunds, but if you give me 24 hours notice we can reschedule the session.

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I just wanted to say the way you clearly outline what you do, how you operate and the boundaries of the relationship as well as the effort for privacy with Coviu and recording of private information was the start of me feeling safe and trusting you.  You are clearly intelligent and very competent and skilled as a counsellor. I respect you a lot and like you as a person.
Anna
49 year old client
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