Seeing a Psychologist: How to Get Started

Telehealth sessions for adults (18+) anywhere in NSW. New referrals are typically seen within 7 days.

Getting Started

Online bookings aren't available. Contact the practice directly and we'll arrange your first appointment.

1

Get a referral (if you need one)

For Medicare rebates, see your GP and ask for a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral to Shade Tree Psychology. Workers Compensation, DVA and NDIS clients: see the funding options below.

2

Contact us

Call 02 4093 0608 or email shadetreepsychology@gmail.com with your name, phone number and funding type. You can also ask your GP to send the referral directly to this email address.

3

First appointment by telehealth

We'll contact you to arrange a time, typically within 7 days of referral (or of claim/funding approval for Workers Compensation and DVA). Sessions are by secure video from wherever suits you in NSW.

Funding Options

Medicare

Session fee $267.55. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan the rebate is $101.55, leaving about $166 out of pocket.

Workers Compensation

SIRA approved provider. Billed directly to the insurer at no cost to you, once your claim is approved.

DVA

Gold and White Veteran Cards accepted with a GP referral, at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible clients.

NDIS

Plan-managed and self-managed participants welcome.

Full details are on the Fees & Policies page.

What We Help With

Individual therapy for adults, drawing on CBT, ACT, mindfulness and EMDR. Common presentations include anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, workplace psychological injury and adjustment difficulties.

EMDR

EMDR therapy online

Ryan is EMDR trained and offers EMDR for trauma-related difficulties via telehealth.

Workplace & injury

Recovery and return to work

Support through a workplace psychological injury or WorkCover claim, working with your rehabilitation provider and insurer.

Veterans

DVA-funded treatment

Ryan has extensive experience working with the veteran community through DVA-funded rehabilitation.

If you are in crisis or at immediate risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Triple Zero (000). This practice is not an emergency service.