Psychology

Psychology

Clinical psychologists have advanced training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychological problems and disorders. You are welcome to make an appointment with our clinical psychologist for any mental health challenges you are experiencing. Common reasons include, but are not limited to:

Adjustment Difficulties & Major Life Changes

Anxiety & Fears

Depression & Low Mood

Stress, Burnout & Work/Life Balance

Grief, Loss & Complex Bereavement

Relationship Problems

Anger, Irritability & Resentment

Emotion Regulation Difficulties

Excessive Rumination & Worry

Self-esteem, Confidence & Assertiveness Issues

Traumatic Life Experiences & Major Life Stressors

Chronic Pain & Health Anxiety

Substance Misuse & Impulse-Control Problems

Sleep Difficulties & Insomnia

Workers’ Compensation Matters

What happens during a therapy session

Consultations are 50 minutes. In the first session, time is spent gaining a comprehensive understanding of current difficulties. Subsequent sessions will focus on your psychological treatment needs and help you work towards your therapy goals. The treatment is specifically tailored to each person, however, some common topics in therapy sessions include:

Exploring and addressing recurring themes and habits in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent you from living the life that you want.

Enhance your ability to become more self-aware, reflective, and psychologically flexible, finding new ways to respond and manoeuvre past psychological challenges.

Processing difficult issues and improving your ability to tolerate uncomfortable feelings.

Changing your relationship with discomfort and fear, in order to help you grow and make meaningful and truthful changes that you want to see in your life.

Improving your capacity to develop a more non-judgemental and kind-hearted relationship with oneself and others.

Learning about your values, needs, desires, boundaries, and how to be true to yourself to create a more fulfilling life.

Some sessions may be challenging because they bring up difficult emotions, whilst other sessions may be inspiring because of something you have discovered about yourself. The more open, honest, and motivated you are – the bigger the payoff in therapy.

Nowra Fees

Minimum notice of 48 business hours is required to cancel your appointment. You will be required to pay the booking fee again before another appointment will be booked.

Patients without an eligible care plan pay in full and do not receive a Medicare rebate.
Workcover only with prior written approval.

Lauren MacNamara: Clinical Psychologist Initial appointment.
$100 non-refundable booking fee paid on booking initial appt.
Review appointments

$240

$94.75 Out of pocket

$145.25 Rebate if eligible

$210

$64.75

$145.25

Lauren accepts Private, DVA, and Garrison Health.

Mental Health Direct

Scott Groves: Psychologist
$35 non-refundable booking fee paid on booking initial appt.

$178.95

$80.00 Out of Pocket

$98.95 Rebate

Eligible Pension/HCC holders
$35 non-refundable booking fee paid on booking initial appt.

$148.95

$50.00 Out of Pocket

$98.95 Rebate

Shell Cove Family Health Fees

Clinical Psychologist

Patient cost

MBS rebate

Out of pocket

Karin Sandquist – Tues – Thurs:
Standard Fees

$235.35

$145.25

$90.00

Patients without an eligible care plan will not receive an MBS rebate and will pay full patient cost.
Workcover accepted with prior written approval from the insurance company.

Psychologist

Patient cost

MBS rebate

Out of pocket

James Pepper (Mental Health Direct):
Standard Fees

$178.95

$98.95

$80.00

Eligible Concession

$148.95

$98.95

$50.00

Patients without an eligible care plan will not receive an MBS rebate and will pay full patient cost.
James books are currently closed to Workers Compensation.

Mental Health Direct offers personalised mental health care through both in-person and telehealth appointments, with a focus on flexibility and accessibility. Our dedicated clinicians work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and goals, providing tailored support to help you on your mental health journey. We ensure affordability by offering subsidised fees and potential Medicare rebates, making high-quality care accessible to everyone.