Paul
Paul is a Registered Psychologist with experience working primarily with adults. He is passionate about supporting individuals make meaningful change to their lives and helping them through challenging transitions. As well as strategies to assist with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, trauma & PTSD, and relationships, Paul has extensive experience working in the Workers Compensation space – supporting recovery and transition.
To complement his training and practice as a psychologist, Paul draws on his many years of experience as a corporate professional. Originally from the UK, Paul has been an Australian for 20 years and has lived and worked in several locations in Asia and Europe.
Evidence-Based Therapies
In-person appointments in St Leonards, Sydney and Australia-wide via telehealth, with after hours and weekend appointments available.
Telehealth services provide a safe way of accessing counselling services from the comforts of your own home. Research confirms that online telehealth sessions are just as effective as face-to-face sessions. Telehealth services can be complemented with face-to-face counselling as needed.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you manage problems by changing the way you think and behave. CBT is based on the concept that thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a negative cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. CBT deals with your current problems, rather than focusing on issues from your past. It looks for practical ways to improve your state of mind on a daily basis.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. It is best known for its role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but its use is expanding to include treatment of many other conditions.
MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN
Under a GP referred Mental Health Care Plan, the Medicare rebate is $96.65, with the remainder gap fee to be covered by the client of $103.35. Currently, Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per year.
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Many private health funds reimburse for psychological treatment. Please consult with your fund on this.
WorkCover (NSW, QLD, VIC) and MOTOR ACCIDENTS
Fully accredited to provide counselling and assessment services to people who have sustained injuries at work or in motor vehicle accidents.
CANCELLATION POLICY
When less than 24 hours' notice is given for a cancelled session, 100% of the session fee will be charged, when less than 48 hours’ notice is given for a cancelled session, 50% of the session fee will be charged.
Medicare does not cover cancellation fees.
"“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
Viktor Frankl