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Registered Psychologists Wellness Centre Wollongong

Health Wollongong Psychologists

Pysychology services are not currently available at the Wellness Centre

Ramsay Everingham is available for Counselling and process-oriented Psychotherapy. More information HERE

Change your life by talking to our experienced, supportive psychotherapist

At the Wellness Centre Wollongong, we believe mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. Our psychologists are able to help with many life issues from helping you deal with stressful situations; assisting in developing strategies to solve problems; making decisions; through to managing worry and treatment of mental illness.

Counselling works. Talking with a professional psychologist can help resolve life issues, improve happiness and develop resilience. Our psychologists listen and build a relationship while recognising you are the best person to make your own choices. We can help you get to know yourself better and find the real you.

At the Wellness Centre Wollongong our psychologists work in a holistic manner, recognising that there are many factors that create life situations. They are trained in proven therapies and support systems including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Mindfulness; Solution Focused Therapy; and Supportive Counselling. They will work with you to find which works best for you. With our psychologists you are in control. Our psychologists work with children, adolescents and adults.

Talking to a psychologist is not just for people with mental illness. They can help with everyday life issues by providing Emotional Wellness Mentoring, working through life stressors, worry, problems and decisions. We can provide guidance and strategies to put into practise daily, to increase happiness and manage the many issues that life today throws at us. Emotional Wellness Mentoring can assist in managing:

  • Worry
  • Stress
  • Sleep problems
  • Weight management
  • Problem solving and Decision making support
  • Grief
  • Frustration
  • Family conflicts
  • Relationship issues

We can also provide psychological therapy for

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Obsessive compulsiveness
  • Mental Illness
  • Anger Management
  • Self esteem
  • Drug and Alcohol addictions
  • Grief Counselling
  • Behavioural problems

Mindfulness for Anxiety & Depression Groups Details HERE

Our Registered Psychologists

These services are not currently available at the Wellness Centre

What can I expect from my first Psychologist visit?

At your first session the psychologist will discuss your goals and what you would like to achieve during the sessions. They will give you information about their experience and outline therapies or strategies that are relevant to you. In some cases you may be asked to complete a form on which issues you wish to address. You do not have to discuss anything that you do not wish to. Our focus in each session is to provide support in a comfortable environment.

The psychologist may suggest strategies and techniques to assist with any immediate challenges you may be facing. You are free to ask questions throughout the session and provide feedback to the psychologist. Your initial session will be just under an hour.

FEES
Our fees are well below the recommended fee for Psychological services by the Australian Psychological Society. With a medicare referral from a GP you are able to claim back a large proportion of our fees.

  • Weekdays $130.00 per session
  • Evening 5pm onwards and Saturdays $145.00 per session
  • Medicare rebates of $84.80 apply to all appointments with a valid mental health care plan

Bulk Billing
Wellness Centre Psychology offers bulk billing (ID required) for those with

  • financial hardship
  • full time students over 18 years of age
  • a valid Health Care Card
  • a valid blue pension card.

All bulk billed appointments are available in office hours (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm). All you need is a current mental health plan from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician and a medicare card.

Wellness Centre Wollongong Psychologists are Providers of services under Mental Health Referrals AND GP Management Plans.

Medicare Easyclaim System

You will be required to pay for your session using cash, credit card or EFTPOS. Then your Medicare card is swiped through the terminal. After your claim details are verified, your rebate can be paid into your account linked to your Medicare card immediately. Rebates can only be deposited into cheque or savings accounts so you will need that card to have the rebate put through. You will need  your Medicare card with you to use this system.

Appointments

You don't need a referral from your GP to make an appointment. You do however need a referral note and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or psychiatrist in order to visit under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative to receive their substantial rebate, meaning you could only be out of pocket from $15 - $45.

NOTE: You can visit our psychologists using a referral originally written for another psychologist should you wish to.

To make an appointment with our psychologists and counsellors for a confidential session in a supportive environment call the Wellness Centre Wollongong on 02 42263777

Please be aware there is a Appointment Cancellation Policy and Cancelation Fees will be charged including GST Appointment & Cancellation Policy here

Should you have any questions regarding fees & rebates you can contact the practice manager on 42263777 or use our Contact Us Form Here