PsychSessions

From 13 May we will be an Australia-wide telehealth service and will be closing our Canberra-based clinic

Telehealth appointments are available now across Australia!
Save time and access services from anywhere!
Don't delay! Ring 1300 084 006 to get started.

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PsychSessions is now offering a dedicated telehealth service given the positive experiences of our clients during COVID, and the research evidence that has emerged over the years of its many benefits.

We understand that some people may have reservations about booking in to see a psychologist by telehealth. For August and September 2023, new clients are welcome to test out telehealth by having their first session bulk-billed. It’s an easy way to see if our telehealth clinicians, and the telehealth platform, work for you!
In order to be eligible to have the first session bulk-billed, clients must have a valid referral and mental health treatment plan from their GP.

All sessions following the initial appointment will be at PsychSessions’ usual fees. Please see our website for details (link below).

Please be aware that this offer is only available for new clients booking in with our teleclinic psychologists – https://www.psychsessions.com.au/our-psychologists-teleclinic/

As well as treating general mental health issues, our telehealth clinicians have expertise in sleep, disordered eating, chronic pain, adjustment disorders, rural and remote populations, and climate anxiety.

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"Psychology is often a long game" – PsychSessions says contrary to common perception, evidence shows telehealth psychology is very effective and addresses issues of availability, access, anonymity and continuity of care.

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o Maintain the same wake up time every day.
o Familiarise yourself with sleep hygiene principles (e.g., limit caffeine, alcohol, and screen time before bed).
o If you are concerned about your sleep, discuss this with your GP or Psychologist.

We are offering 50% off all first Teleclinic appointments for the month of July 2022. Appointments available. Ph: 02 6247 5485

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People from the bush helping people in the bush

Telehealth Appointments Available Now

Ph. 1300 084 006

https://www.psychsessions.com.au/rural-and-remote/

The PsychSessions Rural and Remote Service in our Teleclinic enables psychologists and clinical psychologists who have a genuine connection to the land, having worked the better part of their careers in regional, rural, or remote Australia delivering psychological therapy via telehealth to people in areas where such services are otherwise difficult to access.

Our psychologists and clinical psychologists are fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and have the same training, experience, and competency levels as our city-based staff. They also undergo the same recruitment processes and on-going performance reviews.

If you are interested in seeing a psychologist as part of our Rural and Remote Service, please call us on 1300 084 006.

For more information see: https://www.psychsessions.com.au/rural-and-remote/

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Lucienne Shenfeld, Clinical Psychologist, PsychSessions, in the media:

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PsychSessions in the media:

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Mobile medical help is now coming direct to some of Canberra’s most vulnerable communities five days a week.

With support from the ACT Government, the Directions Health Services Mobile Primary Care Outreach Clinic – called ‘Chat to PAT’ (Pathways to Assistance and Treatment) will provide GP services, mental health support, alcohol and other drug services (AOD), social support and case management on:
· Mondays at Kanangra Court, Reid
· Tuesdays at Illawarra Court, Belconnen
· Wednesdays at Oaks Estate
· Thursdays at Ainslie Village, Ainslie
· Fridays at Veterans Park, Civic

Be sure to keep an eye out for Chat to Pat when it comes to neighbourhoods around Canberra!

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PsychSessions (City) clinic is moving!

We're now in our new larger clinic on the 7th Floor, AMP Building

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FREE telehealth support for Aged Care residents, as well as FAMILY MEMBERS and staff who would like support in caring for a resident

Telehealth Counselling and Support Service for Residential Aged Care The impact of COVID-19 upon the aged care community has been unprecedented and significant. Aged care residents, their families and staff may feel isolated, worried or anxious.

Resources on how psychology can help deal with pain will be available in Psychology Week 2020.

In the meantime, if you have chronic pain please help by completing the community survey accessible in the link below

Psychology Week 2020 | Australian Psychological Society Psychology Week is on from November 8-14 in 2020. Our theme this year is promoting the role of psychology in helping people with pain.

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