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Why Choose Private Speech Pathology?
Speed
Waiting lists for public services can be long their can be long gaps between short "bursts" of therapy. Private Speech Pathology gives you the opportunity to have your (or your child's) problem seen to promptly. We also won't stop treating you or your child until YOU are happy with the result.
Flexibility
You want the option to schedule your own appointments not be told when you are attending by public health services. Private Speech Pathology lets you arrange appointments to fit in with your busy life. We also don't believe in a "one size fits all" therapy for all our clients. You choose the frequency of therapy. Once a week? Once a month? We can arrange therapy delivery to suit your individual needs.
Choice
At most public health services you will be seen by whichever therapist happens to have an opening at the time. Often you will be swapped between a variety of therapists depending on availability. Choose private therapy to have a choice in your health care professional. And remember, at Corella you have a choice between a male or a female therapist, a choice offered in few other clinics.
Personalisation
Get to know your therapist. Have a therapy program tailored specifically to your needs. Private Speech Pathologists have the time to work individually with clients to tailor programs to their needs. There are no "off the shelf" therapy programs at Corella. We work with you to develop the best possible treatment strategies. Don't like something we're doing or suggesting? Tell us and we'll try something new.
Friendliness
As Private Therapists we have the advantage of making our own appointments, deciding on how many clients we see and generally managing our own practice. This means that when we book you in for an appointment, we are 100% focussed on you. How many times have you been to a health service only to be treated like you're on an assembly line, with everyone trying to get you through and out the door as quickly as possible? Unlike some other health services, at Corella we won't be trying to get rid of you from the second you arrive. When we're working with you that's all we're working on. You won't catch us writing someone elses report or trying to fit another appointment in during your slot!
Affordability
When most people hear "private" they immediately imagine bankrupting themselves to afford the service or being charged outrageous fees for token benefits like tea or coffee! Private Speech Pathology from Corella is a lot more affordable than you might think. First of all most Health Funds provide quite generous rebates for Speech Pathology services if you have ancillary (Extra's) cover. Secondly, Corella therapists can work with you to make therapy more affordable. Can't afford weekly sessions? Ask about fortnightly or monthly options. One hour appointments too pricey? Talk with your therapist about the possibility of shorter appointments. What about home programs or group treatments? There are lots of options and ways that we can work with you to make Private therapy more affordable. Still not convinced? Speak to us and discuss your needs with our friendly staff.