Integrative Approach – Sunshine Coast Psychology
Our Integrative Sunshine Coast Psychologist team aim to help people live a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. We do this by helping them understand why they (and others) think, feel and behave in the ways they do. And ultimately provide therapeutic treatment and psychology tools to help them to cope more effectively with life challenges.
Sometimes in life we need a helping hand.
We’d like to help you feel better.
Our Sunshine Coast Psychology Team:
Our team offers empathetic, non-judgemental, and caring support through constructive and evidence-based strategies in a clinic space that is warm, inclusive and welcoming.
People come to see us for an array of reasons, such as:
- They feel anxious or depressed
- They need help managing a difficult situation in their life
- They feel as though they are always stressed and cant escape
- They have been through some form of trauma
- They want to support the psychological development of their child
- They want to form better relationships with those around them
- They feel overwhelmed and need clarity
- They want to better understand their mental health
- They want to feel well again
Meet our Sunshine Coast Psychology Team
Our Services
Our Sunshine Coast Psychology Team work with areas relating to:
- Anxiety
- Anger management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism and Autism Assessments (Adults & Children)
- Children Psychology
- Depression
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Treatment Techniques
CBT
CBT is a well established, evidence based type of psychotherapy that allows client’s to become aware of the link between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and able to identify those that are maladaptive and causing their psychological difficulties such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, anger issues, substance abuse, eating disorders and many more.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy has emerged as an extremely effective, evidence-based tool for enhancing psychological health and wellbeing. It’s been clinically proven to successfully treat a wide range of clinical conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and OCD. Mindfulness can effectively reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve emotional intelligence and help one to become better equipped to handle painful thoughts and feelings.
EMDR
EMDR therapy is recognized worldwide as an effective form of treatment for trauma. EMDR therapy can also be effective in treating the “everyday” memories that are the reason people have low self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, and all the myriad problems that bring them to therapy. Offered by Psychologist Anu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a a Psychologist?
No you don’t. Many of our patients see us without a referral. But if you would like to access medicare rebates you will need to see a doctor first. Contact us for specific questions.
How many psychology sessions are covered under Medicare?
People who are eligible for a mental health care plan can receive up to 10 individual or group therapy sessions covered under Medicare in one calendar year. Once these have been used, there are other incentives through medicare that you may be eligible for such as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC).
We do offer a limited number of bulk billing sessions (subject to criteria).
What is a mental health care plan?
A mental health care plan is a plan that your GP writes about treating and managing a mental health condition.
It enables you to access certain allied health professionals, such as psychologists, social workers or occupational therapists who can provide you with psychological support.
Mental health care plans are a part of the Better Access initiative, which aims to improve access to mental health care services through Medicare. Read More
Do you offer bulk billing?
For a limited number of people who meet an eligibility criteria, we may be able to provide 100% Medicare bulk billed sessions (with a doctors referral). Please call the clinic to discuss.
What are your fees?
For more information on our fees please visit our fee page, or contact the clinic on (07) 5458 4800
Can I use my NDIS funding to see a Psychologist?
Yes, only if your NDIS funding is self-managed or Plan Managed. Payment for consultations are required at the end of every session. Please organise with your Plan Manager to have the funds to pay for each session. We have many clients we support in this manner.
What ages do consult with?
We have Psychologists who are specially trained and experienced in all ages Toddlers, Children, Teenagers and Adults.
What is the integrative approach?
It is understanding the persons psychology by assessing all aspects life. Physical, social, environmental and mental health. Integrative Psychology means we value collaborative care to get our clients well (if that is what is in the clients best interest). Such as integrating a Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Doctor or Specialist into the clients care.
Do you offer sessions via video consultations?
Yes we do. For full fee paying clients, we can easily offer confidential online consultations. However, you may not be eligible for a medicare rebate unless you are rural (thus subject to medicare criteria), so you will need to pay the fee without a rebate if you do not match this criteria.
I need some assessments completed and reports written up, can you help?
Yes we sure can. We offer an array of Psychology assessments, read more here. We can also assist with many forms of report writing. Contact us to discuss.
What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept credit card (No Amex), EFTPOS, cash in clinic. For interstate clients we take credit card payments. For overseas clients we accept PayPal.