Our Counsellors

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts
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Rachel is at Rough Patch on Wednesdays from 12pm-6pm and is also available for Zoom sessions.
To make an appointment, email at admin@makespacecounselling.com

Works with adults (18+) experiencing distress around body image, disordered eating, self-esteem and identity; body dysphoria due to appearance and gender; LGBTQIAPK+ people; people in larger bodies navigating weight stigma.

Rachel is a PACFA registered counsellor who works with adults (18+) experiencing distress around body image, disordered eating, self-esteem and identity; body dysphoria due to appearance and gender; LGBTQIAPK+ people; people in larger bodies navigating weight stigma.

She is a Health At Every Size (HAES) accredited provider who can help you unpack the lessons you’ve learned about bodies, worth, goodness and health. Rachel can help you free up ‘mental real estate’ from negative body thoughts, and support you to find all the ways that you and your body can exist on the same team.

She welcomes all bodies, sexualities and identities, and brings compassion and warmth to the process of learning and un-learning diet culture.

 

WAITLIST ONLY – get in touch to be added to Rachel’s waitlist.

How to Book​

  • Think about your goals for counselling, and which counsellor might be a good match
  • Send an email to the counsellor you’d like to work with requesting an appointment
  • In the rare event you don’t hear from your counsellor within 24 hours, please call us
  • Not sure who might be the right fit for you? Call us and we’re happy to make a recommendation

Intake Process

  • Initial appointments are $70 for individuals, or $80 for couples
  • Due to our counsellor’s busy schedules, they cannot do intakes over the phone
  • Your intake session will include discussing what supports you need, your goals for counselling, and to decide whether your counsellor is a good match for you
  • If you decide that the fit isn’t right, you can ask to be referred to someone else – no offence will be taken!

Important Notice

There are some people that our counsellors can’t work with – not because we don’t want to, but because we want you to have the best possible care.

If you currently experience domestic violence, are having a mental health crisis, are experiencing severe substance dependency issues, or other acute crises, we can’t provide you with the level of support you deserve. However, we will use your initial appointment to connect you with places that specialise in these issues, so you can get the best possible care.
All Rough Patch counsellors manage their own scheduling and administration. Click on a profile below to read more and send an email enquiry. In the rare event you don’t hear from a counsellor within 24 hours, please call us on 02 7226 0809

All of our counsellors generously reduce their usual fees to provide affordable mental healthcare to our community. They do not receive government rebates or funding to provide their services.