Discover a trusted haven for better mental health
Better Mental offers a sanctuary for your individual and relational mental health and wellbeing.
Tailored, exceptional care for individuals and families
Based in Geelong, Victoria, Better Mental offers quality mental health support and care
via face-to-face and Telehealth appointments.
Jacqui Readett
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
EMDR THERAPIST
CLINICAL FAMILY THERAPIST
ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER
Jacqui is an experienced, compassionate psychotherapist assisting people, for over 20 years, to overcome complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and other emotional and behavioural problems.
She offers a trauma-focused, collaborative, and inclusive approach, for individuals, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to each individual's preferences and needs.
Jacqui offers a range of therapies, including:
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy
Cognitive & Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Family & Couples Therapy
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Expressive & Mindfulness Therapies
Education about mental health, trauma and the brain, family systems, and more.
Jacqui is committed to developing meaningful and lasting outcomes for her clients, including developing a greater understanding of themselves, resolving traumatic memories, and improving their emotional wellbeing and life skills.
Why Better Mental?
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Get your life back on track
Professional treatment to improve your management of stress and resolve symptoms of trauma, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, and other mental health concerns.
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Greater self-confidence and safety
Help to get unstuck and to identify and deal with barriers to self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-confidence. Develop your communication skills to achieve healthier interpersonal boundaries.
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Find more hope and contentment
Assistance on your journey to discover your strengths, your value, and how to may connect with others. Guidance to set and work on goals that matter to you and support your peace of mind.
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Better social connection and healthier relationships
Relationship counselling and family therapy. Grow your 'toolkit' to navigate social situations and strengthen your communication and interpersonal skills for better relationships.
Therapy Styles
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EMDR Therapy
An evidence-based trauma therapy that works to process traumatic memories and negative self beliefs, so memories go from 're-living' the traumatic experience to be 'just a memory'. It does not require prolonged discussion of the trauma.
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Family Therapy
An evidence-based, relational approach, examining interaction patterns between people in relationships, to improve communication, and strengthen the couple and family’s ability to manage difficulties.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
A structured, goal-oriented form of therapy for identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns, beliefs, and behaviours, using practical, evidence-based tool, links between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
An action-orientated, mindfulness-based therapy that fosters acceptance of thoughts and feelings, rather than controlling or avoiding them, with actions aligned with personal values.
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Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative, goal-oriented counselling style to strengthen personal motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence about unhelpful behaviours, such as addictions, health behaviours, and mental healht concerns.
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DBT-Informed Therapy
A modified, flexible approach that incorporates core principles of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. It combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness, emphasising skills training for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Locations
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Geelong
Ariston House
245-249 Pakington St, Newtown -
Online
Telehealth appointments are readily available via Zoom
How it works
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Free enquiry call (optional)
It’s important to know you’re working with someone who resonates with you. Take advantage of a free 15-minute consult to answer any questions you may have.
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Book an appointment
Book an initial appointment by submitting a request. We’ll respond within 1 business day.
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First Appointment
You will be invited to talk about your current concerns, your hopes and expectations. We will discuss a treatment plan to suit you and we will begin by starting with some skills building to improve your coping in the moment, to help you feel more in control as soon as possible.
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Treatment Plan
Your treatment plan is a plan we create together, taylored to your needs and hopes, that outlines the types of therapy that will be provided with, how often, for how long, and what to expect along the way. We will form an idea of what your goals are and what the journey there looks like, ready to get started.
Clinic Information
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To reschedule or cancel an appointment, please email admin@bettermental.com.au or send a message via our contact form.
If more than 48 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, a cancellation fee will not be charged.
If less than 48 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, 25% of the session fee may be charged.
If less than 24 hours’ notice is given before the agreed appointment, 50% of the session fee may be charged.
In the event of non-attendance without notice, 100% of the session fee will be charged.
Cancellation fees may be waived due to extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the practice.
Please note that Medicare and WorkCover Queensland do not cover cancellation fees.
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Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, which allows for up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.
Please email a copy of your referral to admin@bettermental.com.au, or provide a copy of your MHTP at your initial session.
Please note that Medicare and WorkCover do not cover cancellation fees and the client may be charged instead.
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Jacqui's services may be covered by Private Health services however it depends on your level of cover and your Private Health service. Please check with your health fund to determine eligibility for private health rebates.
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Jacqui offers Telehealth sessions via Zoom videoconference or by phone, as well as in-person consultations. Just let her know your preference when making your appointment.
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After-hours appointments are available face-to-face and via Telehealth by negotiation.
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A treatment plan outlines how we will work together to overcome your concerns over a series of sessions.
If you have a referral, a treatment progress report will be provided to your referrer as required.
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It is recommended you have some water with you and dress comfortably.
You might wish to bring a notepad if you like to take notes, or fidget toys to help settle nerves.
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For all patient enquiries and bookings please email admin@bettermental.com.au or send a request via our online contact form.