Our thoughts lead to emotions, which lead to coping behaviours that are generally not healthy. These strategies can include overthinking, day dreaming, catastrophising, procrastination, anger, stress and more. Counsellors support clients experiencing these mental health symptoms. Psychologists diagnose and treat serious mental health conditions, such as Major Depressive Disorder, Complex Trauma and much more. Our Clinician is an ACA Registered Counsellor.

No, unfortunately we don’t. Though you will find that Clinicians who do accept Medicare rarely offer their service without a gap. These gaps are often $100+. Please call around to confirm.

We current only accept Bupa Health Insurance Extras Cover members. We will advise when this changes.

Please be aware that Health Insurance providers will not rebate the full fee, only a part-there-of. This amount is dependent on the level of cover you currently hold with your health insurance provider. Please refer to your most up to date health insurance product disclosure statement.

In person sessions are $89/ hour, available in the Blacktown and Norwest surrounding areas.. Telehealth (i.e. Video Conferencing or Telephone Counselling) sessions are $60/ hour. These price are before Health Insurance ‘Extras Cover’ rebates are applied. Which means that your Mental Health Extras Cover will reduce the price below $89 & $60 / hour respectively.

Our clients generally attend 10-12 sessions. Your Counsellor will be able to give you a better range after completing clinical assessments.

Our clients attend fortnightly (every 2 weeks). You can opt for weekly sessions if you'd like.

Here are some examples of goals you can bring into your counselling session. Some of these might look familiar. Stabilise Your Emotions Feel Less Anxious Stress Less & Live More Kick Alcohol Dependence Become Productive Again Overcome the Symptoms of Depression Feel Happier Finally Get Your Life Together Stop Being So Angry All the Time Increase Self-Esteem Increase Self-Worth Feel Better About Yourself Enjoy the Things You Once Loved Help With a Difficult Life Decision (Yes, we help with that too!)

We are available for bookings during the following hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday: 7pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm Please feel free to call us to book, on 1300443553 (free from most mobiles).

We are normally available within 48 hours. Though if you really need to speak to someone right away please give us a call on 1300443553 (free from most mobiles) to see if any booking have freed up. Sometimes clients cancel for one reason or another, and you are able to take their booking.

Male. If you feel comfortable talking to a male Counsellor please feel free to book regardless of your gender. We provide a safe space for all clients.

Sydney Mental Health Clinic is an ally to all. We provide a safe welcoming environment for all Australians. If you have a preferred pronoun please advise us at the beginning of your session.

At Sydney Mental Health Clinic we recognise that an element of our society looks down on those who seek care for mental health distress. Often demanding that you 'suck it up', we will never disclose nor admit that you are a client. However there are limitations to this confidentiality as afforded by law. We are legally required to disclose any information that pertains to the safety of another person and if we believe that you are at risk of harming yourself. It is important to note that we only share this part of the session(s) with relevant authorities. Those 'authorities' do not, and will NEVER include your family, friends, colleagues or your boss unless you give express WRITTEN permission to do so.

Yes we do! Students (18+) must present their unexpired student ID at the beginning of every session. Centrelink card holders must present their unexpired Centrelink card at the beginning of every session. These discounts only apply to Telehealth sessions. If you have Health Insurance, you may be able to claim a further discount.

Yes we can! Please let us know in session. We will email the Certificate to you after your session.