FAQs
About Psychology Services
You can see a psychologist without a referral; however, you will not be able to access any Medicare rebates.
Depending upon your service needs you can access psychological services via other avenues such as Workers Compensation, Department of Veteran Affairs and Private Health Insurance.
Please phone us on 02 6687 2433 to confirm the most supportive pathway for you to access our service.Sessions typically last 50 minutes. This duration allows for in-depth exploration of issues while respecting your time. We can adjust the length based on your needs and preferences.
As of 2020 Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 individual allied mental health services in a calendar year to see a General Registered Psychologist (as per outlined by the Department of Health Australia). To access Medicare rebates a referral under a GP mental health care plan is required.
Yes, therapy is confidential. Your privacy is paramount, and we adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. There are only a few exceptions, such as risk of harm, where disclosure may be necessary.
Attending your first session with a psychologist can be daunting, and it is very normal to feel nervous and even anxious about doing so. Your psychologist will be aware of this, and will ensure as smooth and comfortable a process for you as possible. Most psychologists will spend the first session focusing on getting an understanding of your history/background and what has prompted you to seek psychological support. To do this, they may ask you a number of questions about your life (e.g., family and history) and overall mental health experiences, and may ask you to fill out some questionnaires.
Your psychologist is also there to answer any questions you might have about what to expect from the course of treatment, confidentiality, and modes of treatment available (i.e. in person or telehealth).Attending your first session with a psychologist can be daunting, and it is very normal to feel nervous and even anxious about doing so. Your psychologist will be aware of this, and will ensure as smooth and comfortable a process for you as possible. Most psychologists will spend the first session focusing on getting an understanding of your history/background and what has prompted you to seek psychological support. To do this, they may ask you a number of questions about your life (e.g., family and history) and overall mental health experiences, and may ask you to fill out some questionnaires.
Your psychologist is also there to answer any questions you might have about what to expect from the course of treatment, confidentiality, and modes of treatment available (i.e. in person or telehealth).Psychologists are informed by evidence-based practice. This covers a wide range of treatment approaches that can be tailored to your specific goals, presenting issues, and treatment preferences. Some common treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, however most psychologists are trained in a wide range of modalities which they can then tailor to create an individualised treatment plan.
In general, the underlying premise of many of these approaches is an exploration of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviour, and how these interact with each other. Your psychologist may also use specific approaches tailored to your individual circumstance, addressing issues such as trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions.Being an active participant in your sessions and taking an open and collaborative approach with your psychologist is the best way to get the most out of your sessions.
Some treatment approaches will require you to do some homework between sessions, or practice skills and tools discussed in sessions. Writing a few notes on these experiences between sessions and bringing them in to explore is a useful way to support the transfer of what happens in sessions to your outside world.
On a practical note, ensuring your sessions are at a time and place where you can commit your full attention is important. This means, where possible, eliminating distractions related to work, family, or technology.
About Jemma & Psychology
Jemma is a registered General Psychologist. A General Psychologist is a health professional who is registered to provide services that assist a person presenting with difficulties relating to ill mental health.
Note a Psychologist is able to assess and provide therapeutic treatment for a range of presenting issues but is not able to provide medication nor make formal diagnoses.
All psychologists are registered with the national registration board, the Psychology Board of Australia, in the same way medical practitioners must be registered. This means that they must be competent and follow a strict Code of Ethics/Conduct.
A Psychiatrist is a trained medical doctor who can recommend and prescribe medication for mental health concerns.Adult and adolescent clients (14 years of age and older).
Jemma can provide psychology services via Medicare, Workers Compensation, Department of Veterans Affairs, Victim Services, Private Health Insurance,
Our clinic & How To Contact Us
Jemma does not offer after-hours appointments. Appointments are scheduled on week days. If you are in a crisis, please contact your emergency services or local hospital for immediate assistance.
Please phone us on 0266872433,
email us atcontact@jemmamosespsychology.com.au
or use our booking linkYes EFTPOS facilities are available as well as on the spot claiming for Medicare.
Yes the clinic has wheelchair access both to the clinic rooms and the amenities.
Please contact us on 0266872433 for advice on fees. Our standard consultation fee is $190. If you have a current Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $98.95
