Supporting Meaningful Change and Transition
Providing evidence-based psychological support to help adults navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, perfectionism, relationship concerns, or life transitions, I will support your journey toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Arana is based in St Leonards, Sydney, with flexible telehealth appointments available across Australia — offering convenience without compromising the quality of care.
North Shore Medical Centre,Sydney & Telehealth (zoom)
Paul Dekkers
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.
Costs & Medicare
MEDICARE MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN
Under a GP referred Mental Health Care Plan, the Medicare rebate is $98.95, with the remainder gap fee to be covered by the client of $101.03. 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
withyour fund on this.
WORKCOVER (NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, NT) and MOTOR ACCIDENTS
Fully accredited to provide counselling and assessment services to people who have sustained injuries at work or in motor vehicle accidents.
EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES
I offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support psychological wellbeing:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to distress. You’ll learn practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and more — with a focus on today’s challenges and your future wellbeing.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ACT is an evidence-based therapy that builds psychological flexibility by helping clients accept internal experiences, unhook from unhelpful thought patterns, and take meaningful action guided by personal values.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a powerful therapeutic modality that helps reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences. While widely known for treating PTSD, it also benefits individuals with a range of concerns linked to distressing memories and life events.
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