How long does it take to get an appointment with a psychologist?
I have had clients say they have been told to expect a year’s wait to get into a psychologist.  Now this has been the most extreme example, but I regularly receive calls from people saying they’ve been told to ring around as they will need to wait months and months before being able to get help.

This is problematic in so many ways.

For a start, it’s simply not true.  

Whilst there are clinicians who are booked out in advance, many more aren’t.  

​And while it’s really hard waiting for an artist who doesn’t show, it’s much harder sitting on a waiting list when you need support.

If you've been advised to go on a waiting list, here are four questions to ask.
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Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of a telehealth appointment.  Appointments are available now. 

You do not need to go on a waiting list. 

Avoid waiting list stress.

Private mental health support can be provided by a range of professionals including psychologists, counsellors, accredited mental health nurses and mental health social workers. 

The mental health professionals listed below are ready to help you right now.  

​This following list was updated as of 17th October 2023.

The Telehealth Availability List.​
It can be difficult to know where to find clinicians who have availability.
The Telehealth Availability List can help.  
The following is a list of clinicians who have immediate availability, using the Telehealth model.  
These clinicians will not place you on a waiting list. 
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**The information listed has been provided by the psychologist or other mental health practitioner.  The author of this article takes no responsibility as to the information provided.  All responsibility is on you as the reader to explore the information and make your decision as to whether you wish to make a booking or referral. 

Clinicians with availability for telehealth appointments for clients. 
*Updated 17th October 2023

TELEHEALTH LIST FOR OCTOBER 2023
 
Positive Young Minds 
​Kim Ross (Psychologist)
www.positiveyoungminds.com.au.
Phone: 0408533515
Ages: Children under 12. Parents. 
Presentations: 

• Parents with children (including adult children) who are neurodiverse and have an NDIS plan for psychology (NDIS self-managed)
• Parents and children where children are having sleep difficulties. 
• Children up to 16 for anxiety/anger management 
• Walking is Awesome program for all adults
• Investigation into emotional, learning and behavioural difficulties and assessments (not Autism). 

Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover),NDIS self managed, VOCAT

Love Work Play Psychology
Gamze Abramov (Psychologist)
https://loveworkplaypsychology.com.au 
Phone: (02) 90544478
Ages: 16+
Presentations: 

• Relationship issues – including partners, family members, friends, flatmates, colleagues etc. Self-esteem, anxiety, depression,

Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover)

Lauren Vines (Psychologist)
Wheatbelt Psychology
www.wheatbeltpsychology.com.au
Phone: 0499696265
Ages: 4 years +
Presentations: Broad range of presentations particularly working with disabilities, intellectual impairment, autistic clients, ADHD, behaviour difficulties.
Funding sources: Medicare, Private, NDIS (self- and plan managed)

Shannon Morley (Educational & Developmental Psychologist)
www.shannonmorley.com.au
Phone: 0409 545 009
Ages: 7-25 yo (children, teens and young adult women)
Presentations: 

• Anxiety,
• Social/friendships,
• Transitions,
• Grief/loss, and 
• Trauma

Communities: ASD, 
Funding:  Medicare, NDIS (self-managed)

Dr Dale Martin (Psychologist/Psychotherapist)
Phone: 0418740821
Ages: 20 years +
Presentations:

• Anxiety Disorders including PTSD,
• Depression,
• Chronic Pain,
• Complex PTSD, and
• Attachment Disorder

Funding Sources: Medicare, Veterans, Workcover, NDIS (registered, plan managed, self managed).

Reclaim Psychology
Jane Armstrong (Psychologist)
Phone: 0411776536
Ages: 18 years +
Presentations:

• Brain injury,
• Disaster response,
• ADHD, and
• Relationships

Funding Sources: Medicare, NDIS (plan or self-managed).
 
Catalyst Psychology
Dr Kirsty Hildebrandt, (Clinical Psychologist)
www.catalystpsychology.com.au
Phone: 0468637413
Age of clients: 5 years and over
Presentations: 

• Anxiety Disorders, 
• Parenting support, 
• OCD, 
• Adjustment issues

Special Interests: ASD, ADHD, Learning Difficulties
Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover), NDIS ( plan managed and/or self-managed)

Tali Lovegrove Psychology
Tali Lovegrove, (Clinical Psychologist)
www.talilovegrovepsychology.com.au
Phone: 0404994580
Ages: 18+
Presentations: 

• Broad range of presentations including depression, anxiety grief and loss, stress and self-esteem.

Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover),SIRA/Work Cover

Spataro Psychology
Dr Josie Spataro
www.spataropsychology.com.au
Phone: 90398900
Ages: 16+
Presentations: 

• Anxiety, 
• Depression, 
• Work or academic stress, 
• Relational challenges, 
• Life transitions.

Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover)

Balanced Mind Body Psychology
Renee Johnston (Psychologist)
https://balancedmindbodypsychology.com.au
Phone: 0493509292
Ages: 18+
Presentations:

• I support women experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief or loss.

Funding: Medicare, Private, Health Insurance (check your individual cover), Third Party Insurers, NDIS (self and plan-managed).

Care to Bloom Counselling
Kellie Bellette (Social Worker)
www.caretobloom.com
Phone: 0424791888
Ages: 15 years +
Presentations: 

• Attachment trauma, 
• Natural Disaster trauma, 
• Domestic Violence, 
• Narcissistic abuse, 
• Parental Alienation.

Funding Sources:  Private, NDIS (Plan & Self-Managed), Worksafe Queensland.
 
Bee Well Therapies
Amy Foley, Psychologist
 www.beewelltherapies.com.au
Phone:  0482 076 441
Ages: aged 3 years through to adulthood
Presentation:

• Assessments and therapy
• Autism
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Trauma

Communities: include ASD, ADHD, LGBTQIA, ID
Funding sources: Medicare, NDIS
 
How much does it cost to see a clinician?
The cost of appointments will vary.  

Clinicians on this list run private practices, and are able to set their fees at a price they choose. You do not need a referral to see any of the below clinicians.  All clinicians listed below will take private fee paying clients.  You may be eligible to claim a rebate through Medicare with an appropriate referral This does not mean you will receive a free service.  

Reaching out to get help is a difficult process for most people.  If you are reaching out and finding it hard to find someone who feels right, please don't give up. 

FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE
And if you need urgent help remember that private mental health practitioners are NOT crisis support services. 

If you require immediate assistance please contact 24/7 crisis lines such as:
- Lifeline (13 11 14)
- Beyond Blue Support Service (1300 22 4636)
If you require emergency support please dial 000 (within Australia).

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Kind Regards

Kim Ross
Psychologist | Positive Young Minds | Walking is Awesome Program.

ps. If you are a psychologist or mental health professional I encourage you to share this list information widely. You can register your interest to be included on The Availability List.