Feeling stuck?

Stressed-out?

Need relief?

   ...and want low or no-cost* treatment

   that can start in just a few weeks?

*Bulk-billing (no-gap) for concessionally eligible persons

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Ian Benjamin Psychology offers face-to-face and telehealth (phone or video) psychology services for people aged 16 years-old and over.

Ian Benjamin Psychology is a Medicare provider of focused psychological strategies. Medicare rebates are available, as well as bulk-billing (no gap-fee) for both concessionally eligible Services Australia and DVA consumers.

Ian Benjamin Psychology has approval as a State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) provider in NSW to offer psychological support to injured workers through the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme, and to injured persons through the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance Scheme.

 

So what is involved?

1. Familiarise yourself with this website, including the range and terms of services, fee structure, and the privacy policy.

2. Contact Ian Benjamin Psychology, such as by phone or email, for an initial talk about how your needs can be supported.

3. If you seek a Medicare rebate or bulk-billing, please see your GP to obtain and send your referral to Ian Benjamin Psychology.

4. After you have expressed your interest in proceeding with support, Ian Benjamin Psychology will request your email to send you relevant intake forms for you to complete and submit. These forms will allow Ian Benjamin Psychology to collect, store, and use relevant personal information in order to best support you, and to ensure you are aware of and agreeable to the terms of service involved with Ian Benjamin Psychology.

5. Once Ian Benjamin Psychology has your intake forms, and your GP referral if you are a Medicare consumer, you will be contacted to book an appointment.

6. If you are seeking support through either the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme or CTP Insurance Scheme, please ensure you have discussed your circumstances with relevant third-parties (e.g. insurer, GP, rehab provider). A Certificate of Capacity from your GP plus insurer approval with a claim number will be required.

7. At your first appointment, you can expect to discuss your presenting concerns and relevant issues about your over-all story. After collaboratively discussing your concerns and goals, you can expect to work on strategies to improve your well-being, such as any challenges with moods and/or functioning.


Please note that after you have made your initial arrangements with Ian Benjamin Psychology you can make bookings for services via the "Making an Appointment" link on this website or by contacting Ian Benjamin Psychology directly.
 

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What kind of challenges can we help with?

• depression

• anxiety

• post-traumatic stress (PTSD)

• adjustment disorder

• bipolar and affective conditions

• substance misuse

• insomnia (ASA CBT-i accredited)

• chronic pain

• compulsive behaviours

• general stress

• psychotic spectrum conditions

• goal-setting

Please feel free to contact me to further discuss how I can support you.