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Committed to your Mental, Emotional,
Relational and Spiritual Wellbeing...
(with Medicare Rebates available)
For Christian Psychologists
and Psychiatrists
Call 9855 9555 Monday to Friday to make an appointment
You may have come to this
site because you are looking for a Christian Psychologist or
Psychiatrist who is biblically based, doesn't judge you,
understands that life can be a struggle, yet can bring you the
hope, wisdom and care that you are looking for.
We have spent many years
establishing a caring and professional Christian multidisciplinary
team. We are not afraid to tackle the many issues facing people in
a spiritually sensitive manner. We are also able to assist with
medication, psychological assessment and negotiating with other
mental health professionals.
We do of course also have
Christian Doctors, Pastors and Psychiatrists on hand. We can
offer you a broad range of care and convenience at the one
location.Many people however just need a spiritually sensitive ear
and committed and skilled counsellors who can help them sort
through issues that have been getting them down or
depressed.
We treat
Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Stress, Relational issues,
Negative self image, Spiritual issues, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Lack
of direction, Lethargy, Abuse, Guilt, Unforgiveness, Anger and
more.
Call 9855 9555 Monday to Friday to make
an appointment
Medicare & Private
Cover rebates may apply to your services. (see
below)
Lidia Lae Registered Psychologist B.Sc., Grad. Dip. Ed.
Psych.,
Dip. P. Psychotherapy/Family & Marital Therapy, M. Psych., Dip.
Ed., MAPS
Lidea is our founding and longest serving Psychologist and is
widely recommended in Christian and Educational circles as a
trusted and experienced Psychologist who has assisted many hundreds
of people find their way through difficult and trying
situations.
Doug Wright
Registered
Psychologist BSc (hon) MAPS
Doug is a psychologist with over 25 years experience working in
private practice and in public health settings. Doug has trained as
an individual and family therapist and has managed counselling
services with Relationships Australia as well as supervising and
managing counselling teams within community
settings. Doug
works with adults, couples, teenagers and children and his
specialist skills cover the full range of psychology including,
depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationships, behaviour change, grief
and loss, self esteem and legal matters. Doug is highly
experienced in CBT, interpersonal therapy and solution focused
therapies. Doug is passionate about people developing their
potential in order to enjoy life through their personal
relationships and their work endeavours.
Helen Johns MAppPsy, BBSc (Hons), Certificate of
Pastoral Counselling
Helen assists people to
become aware of their inner emotions and uses this information to
facilatate resolution and healing. Helen has advanced trained
in Emotion-Focused Therapy. Helen can assist people with a wider
range of personal and interpersonal issues with a special focus on
resolving strong emotional reactions that may be causing distress.
She also works with couples in resolving conflict and long standing
issues.
Danielle Orton - Lachlan
Registered
Counselling
Psychologist, BSc(Psych) PGDipPsych
Danielle works with a variety of age groups from school-aged
children, through to adolescents, adults and older adults. Her
therapeutic approaches include CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy and
Solution focussed/brief therapy. Counselling is offered but not
limited to the following areas:Anxiety and Phobias / Panic Disorder
/ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder /Assertiveness Training /
Depression/ self-harming behaviour / Eating Disorders / Grief and
loss counselling / Stress management
Dr. Jean Graeme
Psychiatrist MBBS DRACOG FRACGP
FRANZCP
Jean is a psychiatrist who has also had many years of experience as
a GP. She has worked with a wide cross section of people from
university students to the elderly. Her approach utilizes a range
of strategies that complement the use of medications when needed.
She works together with the other counsellors and Doctors to ensure
the best possible care.
Dr. Di Grocott
Psychiatrist MBBS FRANZCP
Dianne has worked extensively in
christian based practices and other centres over many years. She
works with Adults who may present with any of the following
disorders: psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder,
anxiety & panic attacks, agoraphobia, post traumatic stress
disorder, childhood trauma, addictions, sexual dysfunction, eating
disorders. Dianne has particular interests in spiritually-augmented
cognitive behavioural therapy, group therapy and in trauma
counselling, including post-abuse and post-abortion counselling.
Dianne has had considerable experience in educating patients and
families in managing mental health from an holistic perspective and
in communicating with GPs and counsellors in shared-care
roles.
Click Here for more helpful
information about our Psychiatrists and the services
offered.
Call 9855 9555 Monday
to Friday to make an appointment
Who should I
see?
For Depression, Anxiety and other Mental
Health issues see any of our psychologists
For Relationship Counselling See Doug
Wright or Helen Johns or Lidia Lae
To see our Psychiatrists, Di Grocott or Jean
Graeme you will need a referral from a
Doctor.
For Marriage, General or Pastoral
Counselling you may also wish to see Pastor
Rick Brouwer
How do I get a medicare
rebate?
Our Counselling staff are able to see clients under the Medicare
Better Access & Better Outcomes schemes. Victims of Crime,
& Workcover schemes In order to be eligible for the medicare
rebate and to speed up access to our psychologists it is
recommended that you see one of our GP's, Dr. Kim Chiew or Dr.
PT Wong first. If appropriate they will issue you with a
referral to see a psychologist. In this way you may be eligible for
a medicare or low income rebate. You may of course see your own GP
for a referral if you wish.
Our Psychaitrists are able to
access Medicare Rebates also.
For Private health Cover, check
with your insurance agency for rebates and conditions
Call 9855 9555 Monday
to Friday to make an appointment
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