Rebate information for clients

You will be aware that with the recent changes to MedicarePlus it is possible to refer patients to a psychologist under the Enhanced Primary Care initiative. Any of your patients who have been identified by you as having a chronic condition, with psychological and/or behavioural features, and for whom you devise a patient care plan, can be referred for the services of a psychologist. 

Patients who have a primary or secondary condition that involves problems with mood (e.g. anxiety, depression), cognition (e.g. memory, concentration), pain (e.g. headache, musculo-skeletal), adjustment problems (e.g. acute distress, grief) or behaviour (e.g. anger, self-management, sleep) -  could benefit from psychological intervention. 

In my practice I have a special interest and expertise in several areas, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety/panic attacks
• Interpersonal Therapy for Relationship problems
• Range of adjustment disorders, e.g. Bereavement, separation etc
• Relaxation for pain management
• Post trauma debriefing
• Stress Management through psycho-education about controlling anger and conflict, and enhancing assertive communications.