Absolutely! Psychologists are able to offer their clients phone or videoconferencing consultations. Telehealth is confidential and easy to use. Up to 10 Medicare rebates for Better Access to Mental Health Telehealth consultations are now available for eligible people!

Why Is this fantastic news?

 

• There is no need to travel, you can access therapy in the comfort of your home or work, or another place that is quiet and confidential.
   

• It eliminates the problem of attending your appointments if you have mobility problems, anxiety issues that makes it difficult to leave home, or are geographically remote.
   

• You will save hours of your time and $ not needing to physically travel.
   

• As you will choose your location there’s no need to worry about bumping in to people you know.
   

• Telehealth has been shown to be just as effective as face-to-face therapy. Telehealth also entitles eligible people to the same Medicare rebate as face-to-face therapy, with the same clinician.

 

Worried about using Telehealth? You don't need to be. There's no software to download and no complicated set up. I'll send you a secure link before your appointment- you simply click the link at the scheduled time. If you're unsure about anything, I can talk you through the process and help you get comfortable with Telehealth.

Should you want to claim a Medicare Rebate, a Mental Health Care Plan and a referral  letter will be required from your GP prior to your first appointment.

 

If following a consultation with you, the GP assess you as qualifying for Medicare Rebates under this plan, it allows you to obtain Medicare Rebates for an initial 6 Individual Sessions of psychological treatment and counselling. Upon completion of the initial 6 Individual Sessions, and following a successful Re-Referral with your GP, you may be eligible to receive another 4 Sessions of individual psychological treatment. The GP may also review at 10 sessions for another 6 sessions which can only start in the next calendar year.  

 

To obtain a Mental Health Care Plan referral, you will be required to make a longer appointment with your GP. 

IS IT FREE?

A mental health care plan does not entitle the patient to a free service, as this is a private service a gap fee applies.

Psychologist fees | APS (psychology.org.au)

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DO YOU SEE CHILDREN?

Unfortunately no, my services cater to over 18s. 

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DO YOU SEE COUPLES?

No, individual adults only.

 

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

What is psychology? | APS

What is a psychologist? | APS (psychology.org.au)

 

WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST?

I am passionate about helping people navigate the challenges that can make life feel overwhelming, including anxiety, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties and struggles with self worth and confidence. I particularly value supporting people who work in demanding environments including emergency services, police, Defence and correctional services, where the pressures of the job can have significant impact on well being, relationships and life outside work. My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, with a focus on helping people feel understood, regain confidence and develop strategies to create meaningful and lasting change. 

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