Psychological Services

 

Our Psychologists work alongside our GPs, Medical Specialists, and other Allied Health providers to provide psychological support to children and adults of all ages. Some of the areas our Psychologists assist with include the following:

Children and Adolescents

  • Anxiety, including separation anxiety

  • School refusal

  • Mood disorders including Depression

  • Chronic health concerns

  • Psychological support for terminal illnesses

  • Loss and grief

  • Trauma

  • Developmental assessments, including assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities

  • IQ tests, achievement tests, and other psychometric tests

  • Play therapy

Adults and Older Persons

  • Mood disorders including Depression and Bipolar Disorder

  • Anxiety

  • Personality Disorders

  • Adjustment Disorders

  • Drug and Alcohol Issues

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Chronic health conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues

  • Palliative care, including psychological support for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

  • Eating disorders, as well as other food, weight, and body image issues

  • Pain

  • Trauma

  • Sexual Assault

Aboriginal Children and their families

The Collective is also proud to provide psychological services for Aboriginal children and their families in Dubbo via the Aboriginal Children's Therapy Team. This wonderful partnership allows our Psychologists to work closely with the ACTT Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Aboriginal Health Workers to optimise health care for Aboriginal children and their families in Dubbo.

Macquarie Health Collective is also proud to partner with regional schools to provide school-based supports for children and teachers. If your school would benefit from working with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Our psychologists are trained in interventions including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness based therapies

  • Schema Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Relationship counselling

  • Trauma-Focused CBT

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Exposure Therapy

  • No Scaredy Cats

  • Relaxation techniques

 
 

Psychology Consultation Request

To request a psychology consultation, please provide us with the following information. Our friendly team will be in touch within two business days to arrange an appointment. Thank you.