Psychology
Welcome to our Psychological Services page. The Connected Self Psychology team consists of Registered Psychologists, Ivan Raymond, Catherine Soukoulis and Tracey Jane. We are pleased to offer psychology and counselling services to children, young people, adults and families across metropolitan and rural South Australia. Our central location is in Payneham (just minutes from Adelaide CBD).
We provide assessment, therapy and counselling services to people who are:
Each of our psychologists is trained in clinical psychology and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Our senior psychologists, Ivan and Tracey are members of the APS Clinical College. We have a strong background and expertise in working with children, young people and adults with complex needs.
Our experienced and friendly psychology team is committed to working collaboratively with clients using best practice and evidence based approaches to help them achieve their goals. We adopt a strengths based approach which recognises and builds upon client’s existing skills and life experiences. Our aim is to assist clients to maximise their potential, find direction and meaning, and to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. For detailed information on our working style, including our different therapeutic approaches or the ways we work with our clients to achieve positive change, click here (pdf).
What can you expect when you see a psychologist?
The prospect of seeing a psychologist may be daunting....this is a very normal experience that many people report. At Connected Self relationships are central....we will strive to make you feel relaxed, understood and the centre of the change process.
When you first see a psychologist, the initial session will be devoted to understanding your experiences, and it may also involve the completion of some short written questionnaires. During the session the psychologist will discuss with you a plan forward, identify your treatment goals and hopes, and support you to understand the treatment process.
The therapy process generally lasts from one to six sessions. However, more sessions may be required depending on the nature and severity of the presenting problem.
Referrals
Professionals wishing to refer clients under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative should fax Mental Health Care Plans to (08) 8362 6614.
Location and appointment times:
All of our psychological services are available by appointment only. We will arrange a mutually convenient time and location for your appointment. Our consultation hours are varied and we find that we can accommodate the majority of our client's appointment needs.
Our psychologists consult in both metropolitan Adelaide and in other regional locations within South Australia. Our central premises are located at:
19 Portrush Road, Payneham
(6 minutes from Adelaide CBD)
Convenient parking facilities are available.
To make an appointment
To make an appointment please contact our office manager Andrea Wyatt:
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P: (08) 8362 6610
F: (08) 8362 6614
- Experiencing mild or severe distress or unhappiness
- Finding it difficult to cope with life's stressors
- Not reaching their full potential
- Feeling that life has lost its meaning
- Finding it difficult to manage their emotions, thoughts or behaviour
- Wanting to 'get to the next level'
Each of our psychologists is trained in clinical psychology and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Our senior psychologists, Ivan and Tracey are members of the APS Clinical College. We have a strong background and expertise in working with children, young people and adults with complex needs.
Our experienced and friendly psychology team is committed to working collaboratively with clients using best practice and evidence based approaches to help them achieve their goals. We adopt a strengths based approach which recognises and builds upon client’s existing skills and life experiences. Our aim is to assist clients to maximise their potential, find direction and meaning, and to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. For detailed information on our working style, including our different therapeutic approaches or the ways we work with our clients to achieve positive change, click here (pdf).What can you expect when you see a psychologist?
The prospect of seeing a psychologist may be daunting....this is a very normal experience that many people report. At Connected Self relationships are central....we will strive to make you feel relaxed, understood and the centre of the change process.
When you first see a psychologist, the initial session will be devoted to understanding your experiences, and it may also involve the completion of some short written questionnaires. During the session the psychologist will discuss with you a plan forward, identify your treatment goals and hopes, and support you to understand the treatment process.
The therapy process generally lasts from one to six sessions. However, more sessions may be required depending on the nature and severity of the presenting problem.
Referrals
Professionals wishing to refer clients under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative should fax Mental Health Care Plans to (08) 8362 6614.
Location and appointment times:
All of our psychological services are available by appointment only. We will arrange a mutually convenient time and location for your appointment. Our consultation hours are varied and we find that we can accommodate the majority of our client's appointment needs.
Our psychologists consult in both metropolitan Adelaide and in other regional locations within South Australia. Our central premises are located at:
19 Portrush Road, Payneham
(6 minutes from Adelaide CBD)
Convenient parking facilities are available.
To make an appointment
To make an appointment please contact our office manager Andrea Wyatt:
E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
P: (08) 8362 6610
F: (08) 8362 6614
Assessment:
Therapy and counselling:
Services provided to individuals and families including but not limited to the following areas:
Clinical supervision and consultancy:
How much does it cost?
The cost of psychological intervention services ranges from $83.25 to $160.00 per 55 minute session depending on the nature, type and location of the service. The majority of our services are GST exempt.
Some services are available under Medicare and a rebate of up to $122.15 is available when a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral is in place. Online Medicare rebates can be organised at the time of appointment. We offer a limited number of bulk-billing services to Health Care Card Holders, Pension Card Holders and students.
Rebates for clinical psychological services are available through a number of health insurance providers, including Medibank Private, MBF, Australian Unity, Mutual Community, SGIC and NIB.
The cost of psychological assessments varies according to the nature of the requested service.
Our office manager Andrea Wyatt is happy to assist with any requests or queries regarding appointments, fees or processes and can be contacted on (08) 8362 6610.
Vocational Assessment, Guidance and Coaching
Finding a career path that provides happiness, desired achievement and personal fulfillment is a central task of life. Connected Self has psychologists and vocational coaches who specialise in working with adolescents and adults to identify career pathways that reflect their strengths, interests, personality and preferred working styles.
Click here to find out more.
- Educational assessments for children and young people
- Intellectual assessments for children, young people and adults
- Emotional behavioural assessments
- Vocational assessments
- Personality assessments
Therapy and counselling:
Services provided to individuals and families including but not limited to the following areas:
- Anxiety - panic, phobias, fears, feelings of uncertainty, irritability, nervous habits, shyness
- Depression - feelings of sadness, uncontrolled crying, sleeping problems, lack of motivation
- Self esteem
- Eating Disorders
- Stress - worry, feeling of being out of control, uncontrolled thoughts, feelings of guilt
- Anti-bullying and assertiveness training
- Managing anger and emotions - mood swings, aggressive behaviour, unpredictability
- Family therapy
- Addictions - gambling, drug use, alcohol, smoking
- Trauma and abuse - including troublesome memories, nightmares
- Problems with children and young people - attention problems, ADHD, conduct disorder, offending, oppositional, aggressive and defiant behaviour
- Supporting children and young people to regulate their emotions and behaviours
- Parenting children and teenagers
- Identity confusion
- Grief and loss
Clinical supervision and consultancy:
- To individuals: psychologists, social workers, case managers, youth workers and managers
- To groups and organisations specialising in the provision of services to children and young people
How much does it cost?
The cost of psychological intervention services ranges from $83.25 to $160.00 per 55 minute session depending on the nature, type and location of the service. The majority of our services are GST exempt.
Some services are available under Medicare and a rebate of up to $122.15 is available when a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral is in place. Online Medicare rebates can be organised at the time of appointment. We offer a limited number of bulk-billing services to Health Care Card Holders, Pension Card Holders and students.
Rebates for clinical psychological services are available through a number of health insurance providers, including Medibank Private, MBF, Australian Unity, Mutual Community, SGIC and NIB.
The cost of psychological assessments varies according to the nature of the requested service.
Our office manager Andrea Wyatt is happy to assist with any requests or queries regarding appointments, fees or processes and can be contacted on (08) 8362 6610.
Vocational Assessment, Guidance and Coaching
Finding a career path that provides happiness, desired achievement and personal fulfillment is a central task of life. Connected Self has psychologists and vocational coaches who specialise in working with adolescents and adults to identify career pathways that reflect their strengths, interests, personality and preferred working styles.
Click here to find out more.
