At Ascending Psychology, our therapists are highly qualified to ensure you receive evidenced based psychological therapy and treatment. Within the field, there are numerous different theories as to why certain conditions develop. Each of these theories inform different tools that are designed to improve your functioning and wellbeing

Individual therapy sessions we offer

We are passionate about the delivery of compassionate, informative and effectual change in all our clients lives. Our highly experience team of psychologists each specialise in different areas of therapy and are handpicked by the clinic to provide the highest level of care in the below types of therapy.

Individual Therapy

Receive the therapy that is right for you, our Psychologist’s are trained in a variety of different therapy modalities.

Relationship Counselling

Disarm verbal conflicting, increase intimacy, respect & affection and remove barriers to create a empathetic & positive relationship.

Process Group Therapy

Group therapy is a powerful tool for growth and change. Individuals will gather to share struggles and concerns with trained group therapists.

Cancer Counselling

If you are going through a Cancer diagnosis & treatment we have specialist psychologists to help you navigate through with clarity & courage.

Assessments For Children

Diagnostic assessments for Autism, Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, and other learning differences.

Telehealth Appointments

Highly qualified Psychologist’s available to complete risk assessments & medico-legal (court ordered) reports.

Modalities of therapy we offer

Our therapists are all highly trained, working from a variety of modalities to support the individual needs of our community. If you have a preference for the type of psychological therapy you would like, please discuss this with our friendly team when you are making your appointments. Therapy modalities include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.

Mindfulness & Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) aims to help promote mental and emotional healing by encouraging clients to be compassionate toward themselves and others.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on helping patients to behave more consistently with their own values and apply mindfulness and acceptance.

Schema Therapy

Schema therapy looks to re-align schemas, a term used clinically to describe maladaptive patterns of thinking that can cause unhealthy behavior or relationship struggles.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

A structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation.

Narrative Therapy

In narrative therapy, there is an emphasis on the stories that you develop and carry with you through your life and how they influence self conceptualization.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Based on the work of Sigmund Freud, Psychodynamic therapy focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. It encourages self-reflection and self-examination.

Existential Therapy

This therapy focuses on concepts that are universally applicable to human existence including death, freedom, responsibility and meaning, which helps focus a clients healing nested in the human condition.

Behavioral Therapy

This form of therapy looks to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. It’s based on the idea that all behaviors are learned therefore can be changed.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy. It is proven effective for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or who have difficulties controlling their emotions.

Funding Options

In an attempt to best support the community, we have a number of funding options that can help to subsidise therapy. Some of these are listed below:

Medicare Better Access

Under this scheme you can access up to 10 sessions per calendar year when you are referred with a Mental Health Care Plan from a General Practitioner. Read More

Connect to Wellbeing Services

Under the scheme, there are numerous at risk groups that have been recognised by the Primary Health Network. As a result, they fund a Suicide Prevention Program and additional services for people at risk of homelessness, experiencing perinatal depression, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and children under 12 years of age. They also have funding options available for those effected by extreme natural disasters, including flooding and bush fires. Read More

Department of Veteran Affairs

Blocks of 12 sessions are allocated when referred by a General Practitioner. Read More

Workers Compensation

This relates to clients who have an active case manager and allocated sessions for Psychological support. Read More

NDIS

For self-managed or plan managed clients. Read More

Common Referrals:

We accept referrals for the following difficulties:
Acute, Chronic and Emerging Depression or low mood
Acute, Chronic and Emerging Anxiety
Phobias including Social Phobias
Emotional Difficulties, including Grief and Anger
Developmental Difficulties and Behavioural Issues in Children, including Autism Spectrum Disorders
Family and Relationship Therapy
Perinatal Depression
Gender & Identity
Low Self-Esteem & Confidence
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex PTSD
Violence and criminal behaviour
Self-harm & Suicidal Risk
Addiction including alcoholism, drug use and gambling
Eating Disorders including Anorexia and Bulimia
Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Delusional Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Personality Disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much does it cost?kellie2023-04-27T06:48:08+00:00

How much does it cost?

Depending on which service and whether you have an active funding management plan the costs will vary. please see our fee structure page to get an idea of our fee’s and don’t hesitate to ring reception for futher enquiry

Do you offer sessions online?kellie2023-05-04T02:25:30+00:00

Do you offer sessions online?

We offer both online and phone counselling for those who prefer not to travel into the office, or who live a distance from our clinic. Please Contact us to set up an online or phone appointment

Do you offer concessions?kellie2023-04-25T22:10:09+00:00

Do you offer concessions?

We offer concessions if you are eligible for one of the funding programs we are associated with, please see the funding options on this page.

How do I book an appointmentkellie2023-05-04T02:27:19+00:00

How do I book an appointment

Please call our friendly team to book an appointment on (02) 6693 2112. We invite future clients to read the bio’s of our psychologists to learn more about their areas of interest. Please note that our psychologists often have waitlists and as a result you may be offered an appointment with the next available clinician to ensure you get the support you need.

How Do I get a referral for a child’s psychological assessmentkellie2023-04-30T01:34:14+00:00

How Do I get a referral for a child’s psychological assessment

Typically the process of getting a referral will start with a GP or psychologist. You can get a medical rebate for certain types of assessments. Contact us for more information

How long will it take to get a legal assessment?kellie2023-05-04T02:42:16+00:00

How long will it take to get a legal assessment?

Assessments can take between 4-8 weeks to complete. Assessments might need to be done over multiple appointments and can include completing both pen and paper and online forms. Thereafter, a report will be prepared.

Who can apply for a legal and forensic assessment?kellie2023-05-04T02:42:44+00:00

Who can apply for a legal and forensic assessment?

Before we can provide a quote for a legal or forensic assessment, we will need instructions form a lawyer. These are typically referred to as the ‘Terms of Reference.’ This helps the psychologist to structure the assessment and provide opinions that are relevant to your case.