No, you can book an appointment without a referral. Please note you are unable to claim medicare rebates.

Under the Medicare Better Access Initiative, you may be eligible for medicare rebate of $149.05 up to ten sessions per calendar year.

You will need to see your GP to enquire if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). You will need to obtain a referral letter and MHCP prior to or on the day of your initial appointment.

You may also be eligible for rebates depending on your level of private health insurance cover. You will need to enquire directly with your private health insurance company.

Please note you cannot claim both medicare and private health insurance rebates for one session.

I offer therapy out of My Space Psychology Clinic in Rozelle. Their administration team will be able to provide you information on my session fees for therapy.

My fee for clinical supervision is $200 (inclusive of GST). Please note clinical supervision sessions are provided online.

I know seeing a psychologist for the first time can be a daunting experience. The first appointment is a chance to understand what has brought you to therapy and see if we would be a good fit to work together.

The process of developing a shared understanding of your concerns may take place over a few sessions, however this depends on complexity of concerns.

This depends on your individual circumstances and what you would like to focus on in therapy.

Some people seek therapy for a specific concern (such as a driving phobia), which can often be addressed through shorter-term therapy. Others may be seeking support with long-standing concerns, relationships, or patterns that have developed over time and may benefit from longer-term therapy where change can unfold gradually.

Therapy may range from 6–10 sessions to longer-term work over a number of months or years, depending on your goals and needs.

I do not provide medico-legal, family court, or insurance reports. I also do not work with couples.

If you or a loved one are in crisis, feeling unsafe or in the case of any emergency, please contact 000.

The following support lines are also available if you need immediate support (all available 24/7):

• NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511

• Lifeline - 13 11 14

• NSW Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467