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Psychology
At Waymind, your psychiatrist may introduce you to a psychologist to support your mental health treatment.
In fact, seeing a psychologist can help you through a difficult period in your life. That’s because it can help to have someone to talk to, who isn’t going to judge you.
We’re here for you, through life’s ups and downs.
Mental health conditions and areas of practice
You may benefit from regular visits with a psychologist if you are experiencing, or have experienced:
Abuse
Anxiety disorders
Autism
Behavioural problems
Bipolar Disorder
Depression or mood disorders
Divorce or other major life changes
Emotional problems
Grief or trauma
Insomnia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationship difficulties and conflicts
Social Phobia
Stress
What treatments can a psychologist offer?
Talk to your psychologist about the treatments that might be suitable for you. Often, it’s a combination of approaches that can help understand your thoughts, reduce stress, change your behaviour and reduce your symptoms.
Depending on your condition and your goals, your psychologist may offer:
Expect some homework between sessions. This might include journaling, and meditation or mindfulness practice.
Please note: Psychologists are not able to prescribe medication or adjust doses of medication. You’ll need to see a psychiatrist about your medication options.
Psychology treatments under Medicare
To access Medicare benefits (rebates) for psychology services, you need a referral from:
Your GP who is managing your treatment under a mental health treatment plan
OR
A psychiatrist
Referrals from your GP under a treatment plan generally allow for up to 10 individual psychology sessions in a year, plus up to 10 group allied mental health services each year. (In this case, group therapy doesn’t include couples therapy or family therapy).
If you have private health insurance with extras including psychology, you may be able to claim some of the out-of-pocket costs on your insurance. Please check your policy for waiting periods, inclusions and limits.
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