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      Down To Earth Psychology & Counselling Services For Ballarat

      • Anger Management & Adjustment Disorders
      • Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Mood Disorders
      • Self-Esteem, Trauma, Grief & Loss
      • Sleep Difficulties & Social Phobia
      • Workplace And Everyday Life Stress
      General Info

      Individual counselling. Psychological assessment & treatment for adolescents to adults.

      Roy is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over eight years counselling experience in a wide range of settings. He has worked in both public mental health settings, as well as for non-government organisations before working in the private setting.

      Roy works in full time private practice. With a relaxed approach and experience in a variety of therapeutic frameworks, Roy takes referrals for a wide range of mental health complaints in both adults and young people (teenagers to elderly). With a relaxed approach and experience in a variety of therapeutic frameworks, Roy takes referrals for a wide range of mental health complaints in both adults and young people (teenagers to elderly).

      Roy sees anyone aged 18 years and over, who may be struggling with issues including:Anxiety (including panic) Depression Mood Disorders Stress (incl. Acute Stress) Trauma (incl. PTSD) Self-esteem Sleep difficulties Grief and Loss Men's issues Social phobia Anger management Adjustment Disorders

      Clinical Psychology involves specialist training the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems. However, first and foremost, Clinical Psychologists are Counsellors that help people talk through their difficulties. It is important to note that Clinical Psychologists are not medical doctors (unlike Psychiatrists) and are therefore unable to prescribe medications.

      Accreditations
      Accreditation badgeDoctorate in Clinical Psychology at La Trobe UniversityAccreditation badgeAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Accreditation badgeAustralian Psychological Society (APS)
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      Payment method
      mastercard, visa, eft, cash, amex
      Established
      2007
      ABN
      95 169 901 311
      Staff
      1-10
      Service Notes
      Open Monday to Friday
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      Category
      Psychologists
      Licenses
      Legal ID: Anxiety, Depression, Stress & Mood Disorders
      FAQschevron down

      What is a Medicare rebate and how can I access this?

      A Medicare rebate is the amount of money that Medicare will refund you to go towards your session fee, just like if you were seeing a GP or other medical specialist. With a referral from your GP, Medicare will offer part rebates for up to ten sessions per calendar year. To claim the rebate after your session, you will need to take your receipt to Medicare.


      What happens if TAC or Workcover have agreed to pay for me to see a Psychologist?

      Call Roy with your claim number and book an appointment, he will take care of all the required paperwork? At no upfront cost to yourself. Note that for TAC a GP referral will be required by TAC.


      What's the difference between a 'Clinical Psychologist' and a generalist 'Psychologist'?

      Clinical Psychologists are specialists within the field of psychology. They require a Master's degree or Doctorate specifically in clinical psychology. To obtain these qualifications it involves mandatory training involving the whole spectrum of mental illnesses, their assessment and best evidence-based treatment. Their training typically involves training in? Clinical? Settings (such as psychiatric hospitals and mental health services).


      Do I need a GP Referral?

      No. However, if you do have a referral from your GP then you will likely be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate for a large portion of the session fee.


      Do You Bulk Bill?

      No. There is a small out of pocket gap each session and an even smaller gap for concession card holders.


      What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

      Psychologists and Psychiatrists both help people with their mental health, and most people get them confused because they sound so similar. Psychologists are not medical doctors, unlike Psychiatrists. This means that Psychologists can't prescribe medication, but instead focus on counselling and helping people talk through their problems, emotions and underlying thoughts, as well as come up with practical strategies to help them move forward with their difficulties.


      How long is a session?

      Sessions are typically between 50-55mins in length. Allow a little longer for the first session.


      What happens in sessions?

      Sessions involve talking about your current difficulties and working together on a plan to make some positive life changes. The first session is always different from the rest. The first session will involve Roy getting to know you and you getting a feel for whether you are comfortable having further sessions with him. Psychologists are all different and approach things differently and it is important that you are comfortable talking to him? Naturally sometimes this takes time.


      What if I need help urgently?

      Wyatt Psych is not a crisis or emergency service. If you need immediate assistance with your or someone else's mental health please call: Psychiatric Triage on 1300 661 323 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).