If you have decided that you may benefit from seeing a psychologist, it can be hard to know what to do next.

You can see your GP for a mental health plan if you would like to receive a Medicare rebate for the services – this covers approximately half the fee.

You can also just call our admin on 46 324 930 and talk to them, and ask to book an appointment with a psychologist. They will talk to you about any particular areas you may be looking for assistance with so they can help you choose the appropriate psychologist.

You may be able to also use private health if you have it to get a rebate for the services also.

If you have been referred or have taken the leap into making an appointment with a psychologist.

It can be very daunting if you have never done that before, and you may not know what to expect. The process is usually as follows:

You, or your GP will make contact with our friendly admin.

Admin will ask for some personal details such as your name, date of birth, address, etc., as well as whether you have a GP referral, NDIS plan, Workcover, private health, or just self-referred (just to name a few).

Admin will then book an appointment for you to see one of our psychologists at the earliest possible time available.

If you have a GP referral, the GP clinic may send it over directly to us, or they may give it to you to bring with you for your appointment.

There will be some paperwork to complete – such as your consent to be seen by one of our psychologists.

Seeing our psychologists is very painless! It is a comfortable chat where the psychologist will ask you questions about yourself, and you will have the opportunity to tell your story, and ask the psychologist any burning questions of your own.

Once this part is initially done, the psychologist will usually give their reflection of what might be happening for you, and suggest a path forward. This may include tailored therapy tools, strategies or therapy homework.