Services
Psychology
As a collective, we’ve come to understand that a change in thinking begins with good health and happiness. We strive to provide a welcoming environment for our patients and staff. A space where you can relax, feel safe and have the conversations you want, and need, to have.
Mental Health Services
Merit Health Clinic specialises in a variety of different disciplines, including but not exclusive to, psychology, adult mental health services, child mental health services, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, counselling, relationship counselling, anger management, treatment for anxiety and much more.
By providing all of these services in one clinic, we can combine treatments to create an optimal plan for every patient’s improved health and well-being.
How much is a psychologist?
Accessibility is at the core of what we do here at Merit Health. There are a range of affordable options that you can choose from to get you the help you seek. Whether it be through rebates or therapy packages, we will work tirelessly to find a solution that works best for you. Depending on your payment preferences, there are a couple of different rates we’re able to offer. Here is a quick breakdown below:
Therapy/Packages
At our multidisciplinary clinic in Sydney, we offer a choice of mental health packages that provide affordable therapy options for those that cannot, or opt not to, go through Medicare. Access affordable therapy for less than $40* per session.
Medicare Services
We are registered Medicare providers, which means with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you are entitled to a rebate for your treatment. Please visit our Medicare page for details.
Paying Privately
Not planning to use Medicare to pay for your psychology session? We’ve got you covered! We have a variety of options that make it more affordable than paying the gap between a session price and Medicare. Find out more about paying for your psychology session privately.
NDIS Services
Our psychologists are registered to provide services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). If you qualify, please see our NDIS page for further details.
Psychology Fees
Not sure how to pay?
Do you get confused by rebates, out of pocket or ‘gap’ costs and different types of clinicians? And what exactly is a mental healthcare plan?! We hear you.
To help ease the confusion we have created an in-depth breakdown of the payment options with full transparency, so you know what you are in for.
Therapy Techniques
There are numerous types of therapy, as well as a multitude of intervention techniques that our trained psychologists utilise here at Merit Health Clinic. Dependent on the client and their needs, our skilled psychologists apply treatments and methods from an array of tried and tested models such as:
CBT is a type of psychological therapy that helps you alter unhelpful thought processes and behaviours. It can include problem solving, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and relaxation.
IPT focuses on relationships and how they affect your psychological well-being. Designed to help you recognise problems, and make changes for more fulfilling relationships, IPT has been incredibly successful when it comes to repairing those relationships you thought were irreparable.
ACT is aptly named, a program focused on working with clients to understand and accept what is out of their control. This is achieved through teaching a range of psychological skills to manage painful thoughts and reduce harmful impact, as well as developing a guiding principle tied to your values and active commitments that serve to inspire and motivate.
MBCT combines 2 of the major pillars in mental health – Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Cognitive Therapy. Sessions can include Meditation, body scan exercises and even yoga.
DBT is a type of talking therapy. Based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), it has been adapted for individuals who feel emotions very intensely. Designed to shift unhelpful ways of thinking and behaving, the aim is to work towards self-acceptance and understanding.
Meet Our Psychologists
Rebecca Holt
Provisional Psychologist
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, CBT
Knowledge is power
