After making the decision

to go and speak with a psychologist about a problem

Problems Addressed

I have a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of the following issues:

Anxiety issues including:

social anxiety
generalised anxiety (excessive worrying about a range of things)
panic/phobias/obsessive compulsive disorder.
Anxiety is a state that we all experience however it can be very intense, frequent and debilitating – it gets in the way of an good quality of life.

Mood issues – depressed mood. There can be periods in life when one’s mood flattens somewhat and one feels low or down for a day or so and then it returns to a more positive range. For some however depressed mood can flatten over time but it doesn’t return to more positive levels and one can begin to feel more and more depressed. Read More

Appointments

One to one appointments require approximately 50 to 55 minutes per session.

GET STARTED

Fees/Rebates

Fees will be discussed when you make contact.

A standard consultation is $210.

Some private health insurance companies reimburse part of the fee so please check if you have private health insurance. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your G.P. you will be rebated approximately $129.

Locations

We are conveniently located in Sydney CBD.

Suite 213
185 Elizabeth Street
Sydney
NSW 2000

Sessions can be offered by phone or by WhatsApp.

What to expect from therapy

You can expect to have the therapy process explained at the beginning of your first appointment. Any questions you may have about therapy will be answered before a detailed discussion of your concerns/difficulties takes place.

The type of therapy used is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which is a widely used and validated treatment which has been shown to work well in the treatment of a range of psychological problems. CBT involves identifying and then working together to alter patterns of thinking and behaviour which may be creating negative outcomes and/or detracting from your quality of life.

The first two sessions are spent exploring the nature of your difficulties/concerns – how long they have occurred, discussion concerning any triggers, what makes it easier to manage, what makes it more difficult etc. Following this assessment we work together to develop an intervention approach designed to meet the goals you have set for yourself. Progress is monitored and discussed.