Townsville Clinical Psychology Services

Psychologists are experts in human behaviour and have an academic background in studying the brain, memory, learning, human development and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react. Psychologists apply their expertise using evidence based interventions and help people to develop skills to improve mood and wellbeing. Psychologists can help you in many areas, including: Marital, family and relationship problems Stress or pain Fears, phobias, anxiety and panic attacks Depression Loss and grief Sexual difficulties Sleeping difficulties Eating and weight control problems Children’s learning, behaviour and management problems Addictions Improving relationships Becoming better parents and teachers Personal growth Career planning Improving workplaces Enhancing sports performance Training and developing staff Employment selection Reviewing organisational structure and practices Industrial relations and occupational health and safety Studying consumer needs

No, you don’t require a referral to attend a psychologist, however if you are referred by a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate under the Better Access to Mental Health Care scheme. If you are eligible, you may receive: the Medicare rebate for up to 10 individual sessions in a calendar year the Medicare rebate for up to 10 group therapy sessions in a calendar year where this is available and is considered appropriate by your referring doctor and the psychologist An information sheet about the Medicare rebate scheme has been prepared by the Australian Psychological Association, and can be found at http://www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/2012-Medicare-fact-sheet-mental-health-rebates.pdf