About
Lieve graduated from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors with a Master's in counselling in 2024. Lieve, also a physiotherapist, acknowledges the importance of a healthy mind in a healthy body and the impact of physical problems on mental health and vice versa. This was her main drive to broaden her knowledge and add counselling services to her clinic.
Lieve as a physiotherapist, with a particular focus on women's and sexual health, has observed a significant reluctance among individuals experiencing conditions like vaginismus and other pain-related issues during intercourse to seek mental health assistance. Lieve intends to address the high barrier to seeking support for issues like vaginismus and pain during intercourse by combining counselling and physiotherapy services in a single location, provided by the same practitioner. Her goal is to minimize obstacles and offer personalised, comprehensive care that caters to both the physical and psychological aspects of each individual's needs.
Lieve recognizes the connection between physical pain and mental well-being. She aims to help individuals cope with the effects of pain on symptoms like anxiety and depression, and life in general, offering support to manage the overall impact on their mental health.
Also for other mental health-related issues Lieve's door is wide open and aims to assist you in working through any struggles that cross your path in life, such as stress, anxiety, depression, sexual issues, grief and loss, ... and so much more.
When Lieve is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and discovering the beauty of the underwater world.
Training & Professional Development
2022 - 2024 Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
Master's degree in Counselling
2022 Tanya Koens
* Desire Discrepancy: Libido & Sexual Expectations
* How to Talk About Sex: With Clients In A Clinical Setting
* Navigating Intimate Pain: When Sex Hurts
* Sexual Communication: Couples, Thrupples & More
2024 Institute of Somatic Sexology
Introductory Certificate of Embodied Counselling
Professional Membership
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - Level 2 member
Services
Lieve uses a person-centred, down-to-earth approach to address everyone's individual and distinct needs. Together we go on a journey to discover your personal beliefs, attitudes and emotions to assist you in achieving your goals. Lieve offers counselling in a relaxed, compassionate, easy to talk to, and non-judgmental setting.
What things can you seek counselling for?
A variety of things ... specific stressors and worries in life, struggling with emotions, being overwhelmed by thoughts, ... or just needing a safe space to talk.
Stress
Anxiety and Depression
Sexuality
Sexual issues and curiosities
Grief and loss
Personal worries
Relationship challenges
...
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can have a large and lasting impact on mental health, creating a complex interplay between physical discomfort and emotional well-being. The persistent nature of pain can lead to heightened stress, anxiety, and depression, as you wrestle with the challenges of daily life while managing ongoing discomfort. The constant struggle against pain can contribute to feelings of frustration, helplessness, and isolation, further exacerbating mental health issues. Sleep disturbances, fatigue, and mood changes are common companions to chronic pain, influencing your overall quality of life. Addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of chronic pain is crucial for a comprehensive approach to well-being, emphasizing the interconnected relationship between physical and mental health in the pursuit of a balanced and fulfilling life.
With chronic pain, initially, we explore possible causes and depending on our findings we put a personalised treatment plan together with you which consists of a combination of physiotherapy and counselling.
Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder (GPPD)
When sex hurts ... Dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, ... can all cause pain with intercourse.
Overcome pain and achieve a healthy and fulfilling sex life.
Lieve uses an integrated approach where both, the physical cause as well as the psychological cause, will be addressed.
In an initial session, we explore the possible causes of your pain and depending on our findings, a personalised treatment plan will be put together and discussed in detail to ensure you are comfortable with the steps suggested. This is usually a combination of physiotherapy and counselling. Follow-up sessions will initially be weekly or fortnightly depending on your individual needs and progress.
Zenith Mind & Body provide a safe and inclusive space for everyone, embracing individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities (LGBTQIA+), those with diverse interests and lifestyles (kink-friendly), and individuals from various cultural and religious backgrounds. Our therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and respects the richness of your identity. You are welcome here, and we are committed to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and supports your personal journey.
Fees
Initial individual session $140
(50 - 75 minutes)
Follow-up individual session $130
(50 minutes)
Rebates
Private health rebates should apply if you have counselling or mental health services as an extra in your cover, but we recommend that you call your insurer and check your level of cover if this is of concern to you.
Medicare rebates are not available for counselling.
NDIS. Please note that Zenith Mind & Body is only able to accept self-managed and plan-managed clients for therapy.
Workers Compensation. Please note that Zenith Mind & Body is unable to provide counselling treatment under workers compensation scheme.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
Payment for services can be made, at the time of your appointment, by cash or EFTPOS or by permitting to use of the debit or credit card on file.
Late Attendance to Session
In case of running late for a session, we would appreciate a phone call or text message to advise of your expected time of arrival. If you arrive late, the session will still need to conclude at the original time. Due to other client sessions, your time will not be able to be extended to allow for your late arrival. The full fee for the session will be charged.
Cancellation / Missed appointments policy
Reminders are sent out 48 hours before your scheduled appointment time. A $75 fee will be involved in case of a cancellation less than 24 hours before your appointment. You will receive a notification of the late cancellation and a notification that the fee will be processed on the card we have on file.
If you miss your appointment without any notice the full appointment fee will be charged. You will receive a notification of the missed appointment and a notification that the fee will be processed on the card we have on file.
After 3 missed appointments without notice, the appointment fee for any further appointments will have to be paid in full at the time of booking.
At the time of booking your initial appointment, you will be sent an intake and consent form via email. We require you to provide your debit or credit card details. These details won't be visible to anyone in the clinic.
Information taken from Halaxy (https://support.halaxy.com/hc/en-au/articles/5842130790031-Manage-your-card-payment-details)
Your card details are encrypted, tokenised and stored securely by Braintree for Australia and Hyperwallet for the EU. Both are subsidiaries of PayPal, one of the world's largest payment providers. Neither your practitioner nor anyone at Halaxy can access your card details.
Contact & Book an Appointment
Phone 0450 674224 Give me a call or send me a text message
Sometimes I am unable to answer the phone due to a treatment being in progress.
Please leave a message or send me a text and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Fax 02 4006 3090
Email zenithmindandbody@gmail.com
Book online If you require an appointment, but there are none available online, don’t hesitate to contact me to add
your name to the cancellation/waiting list.