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2026
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Sophia Farrington - Clinical Psychologist & Art Therapist
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Clinical Psychologist & Art Therapist
BAppScPsych(Hons), MClinPsych, MAPS, CCLIN, CECAT
Medicare Provider and NDIS Provider
Psychological Services Provided:
Professional counselling and psychological services for adults to assist individuals to reduce their psychological distress and increase their emotional well-being and coping skills. A strengths-based positive psychological approach facilitates the development of life skills, interpersonal effectiveness and personal growth. Evidence-based strategies are provided including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Some of the common issues and approaches clients seek assistance around include:
- Recovery and rediscovery of yourself
- Treatment of Depression and Anxiety disorders
- Creative mindfulness & relaxation therapy
- Assertiveness skills & interpersonal effectiveness
- Facilitation of Post-Traumatic Growth
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Life skills to manage change and life adjustment issues
Cognitive Behavioural Art Therapy - more than words....
This modality of therapy is available for clients who are interested in using art or image making as an additional tool to engage in psychological therapy. You don't have to be creative or have any previous experience in art making to enjoy the visual and sensory aspects of art therapy. It is simply another modality that can be used to facilitate the process of engagement in psychological therapy, self-expression and self-awareness. Art therapy particularly lends itself to creative problem solving and viewing situations, thoughts, feelings and behaviours from a more helpful and realistic perspective. This type of therapy can be provided in the art studio or via telehealth consultations using a video link. No special materials are required, just paper and some basic painting or drawing materials of your choice.
Appointments:
Please direct initial enquiries via email ([email protected]) or text (0401350461) during office hours regarding your availability, referral needs and any further queries you may have.
Please forward your referral paperwork/GP Mental Health Care Plans via email to: [email protected]
Fees
Clinical Psychologists working in private practice will charge fees that vary considerably from one psychologist to another. Please note this practice does not bulk-bill so you will need to pay for your appointment, then may be eligible to claim some of this money back from Medicare. (Our standard consultation fee of $310 is set below the 2025-2026 Australian Psychological Society’s National Recommended Fee Schedule which is currently $318 for a Clinical Psychologist).
2026 Fees & Cancellation Policy for Clinical Psychology Services
Our Standard Consultation fee is $310 (50mins) Less Medicare Rebate $145.25
Out of pocket per session $164.75
Pensioners/Concession* rate fee is $250 (50mins) Less Medicare Rebate $145.25
Out of pocket per session $104.75
* please advise when booking provide a valid card
Financial hardship - please discuss with your psychologist
How can I access a Medicare rebate?
Rebates for psychological services are available from several sources including: the Medicare funded “Better Access to Mental Health Care” psychology services. Clients with a diagnosable mental health condition, referred with a Mental Health Care Plan can obtain a rebate of $145.25 for each session. This rebate is currently for up to 10 therapy sessions in each calendar year. To be eligible to receive the rebate you must visit your GP or Psychiatrist and obtain a referral for psychological services as part of your overall treatment plan. Most private health funds provide rebates for psychological services depending upon your level of cover. Please contact your health fund to find out more.
NDIS Clients: Clients who are self-managed, agency or plan managed under an NDIS Plan are charged the recommended NDIS rate for Individual Therapy (Psychologist). Please contact us for further information if you have any queries regarding access to psychological therapy or what to expect in obtaining services from this practice.
BAppScPsych(Hons), MClinPsych, MAPS, CCLIN, CECAT
Medicare Provider and NDIS Provider
Psychological Services Provided:
Professional counselling and psychological services for adults to assist individuals to reduce their psychological distress and increase their emotional well-being and coping skills. A strengths-based positive psychological approach facilitates the development of life skills, interpersonal effectiveness and personal growth. Evidence-based strategies are provided including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Some of the common issues and approaches clients seek assistance around include:
- Recovery and rediscovery of yourself
- Treatment of Depression and Anxiety disorders
- Creative mindfulness & relaxation therapy
- Assertiveness skills & interpersonal effectiveness
- Facilitation of Post-Traumatic Growth
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Life skills to manage change and life adjustment issues
Cognitive Behavioural Art Therapy - more than words....
This modality of therapy is available for clients who are interested in using art or image making as an additional tool to engage in psychological therapy. You don't have to be creative or have any previous experience in art making to enjoy the visual and sensory aspects of art therapy. It is simply another modality that can be used to facilitate the process of engagement in psychological therapy, self-expression and self-awareness. Art therapy particularly lends itself to creative problem solving and viewing situations, thoughts, feelings and behaviours from a more helpful and realistic perspective. This type of therapy can be provided in the art studio or via telehealth consultations using a video link. No special materials are required, just paper and some basic painting or drawing materials of your choice.
Appointments:
Please direct initial enquiries via email ([email protected]) or text (0401350461) during office hours regarding your availability, referral needs and any further queries you may have.
Please forward your referral paperwork/GP Mental Health Care Plans via email to: [email protected]
Fees
Clinical Psychologists working in private practice will charge fees that vary considerably from one psychologist to another. Please note this practice does not bulk-bill so you will need to pay for your appointment, then may be eligible to claim some of this money back from Medicare. (Our standard consultation fee of $310 is set below the 2025-2026 Australian Psychological Society’s National Recommended Fee Schedule which is currently $318 for a Clinical Psychologist).
2026 Fees & Cancellation Policy for Clinical Psychology Services
Our Standard Consultation fee is $310 (50mins) Less Medicare Rebate $145.25
Out of pocket per session $164.75
Pensioners/Concession* rate fee is $250 (50mins) Less Medicare Rebate $145.25
Out of pocket per session $104.75
* please advise when booking provide a valid card
Financial hardship - please discuss with your psychologist
How can I access a Medicare rebate?
Rebates for psychological services are available from several sources including: the Medicare funded “Better Access to Mental Health Care” psychology services. Clients with a diagnosable mental health condition, referred with a Mental Health Care Plan can obtain a rebate of $145.25 for each session. This rebate is currently for up to 10 therapy sessions in each calendar year. To be eligible to receive the rebate you must visit your GP or Psychiatrist and obtain a referral for psychological services as part of your overall treatment plan. Most private health funds provide rebates for psychological services depending upon your level of cover. Please contact your health fund to find out more.
NDIS Clients: Clients who are self-managed, agency or plan managed under an NDIS Plan are charged the recommended NDIS rate for Individual Therapy (Psychologist). Please contact us for further information if you have any queries regarding access to psychological therapy or what to expect in obtaining services from this practice.