Approved Service Providers
To assist clients in selecting a therapist that best meets their needs, South Pacific Private have recently introduced a credentialing process for therapists associated with SPP. This credentialing process ensures that a therapist meets the following criteria:- They are appropriately qualified,
- They hold current insurance,
- They have had a minimum of 3 years and 1000 hours of face to face experience with clients and are skilled in, and understand, the South Pacific Private treatment approach.
The following list of Therapists have attained this SPP Preferred Service Provider status. Click on one of these links to view the practitioner in your area:
NSW: Central Coast, City East, City North, Inner City, Inner West, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Southern Sydney, Western Suburbs
INTERSTATE: Queensland, Tasmania, WA
Central Coast / Mid Northcoast
| Susan Dalby TORONTO |
Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Depression, Relationship Communication Issues, Parenting Issues, Childhood Abuse including Sexual Abuse, and Personal Growth. m: 0437 200 507 e: sdalby@internode.on.net |
| Janet Johnson CENTRAL COAST |
Depression, anxiety, relationships, post natal depression, general counselling, grief and loss. m: 0438 483 048; e: jrourke@nsccahf.health.nsw.gov.au |
| Douglas Keir BELMONT |
Depression/Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, OCD, PTSD, Trauma (Violence and Abuse), Stress, Grief, Sexual Problems. m: 0429 402 206 a: 14 Macquarie Street, Belmont |
| Melinda Lake PORT MACQUARIE / DEE WHY |
Psychologist specialising in trauma and addictions (drug, alcohol, sex, food, spending, self harm). Medicare rebates are available. m: 0415 187 555; e: melindalake@hotmail.com |
| Brian Nannetti UMINA BEACH |
Addictions, mood disorders/personality disorders, individual and relationship counselling, psychotherapy. m: 0425 234 978 |
City East
| Lyn Cottier POTTS POINT / BONDI |
Relationship counselling (individual and couples); anxiety and depression; loss and grief; resilience building. t: (02) 9356 0423 |
| Kriss Feutrill BONDI JUNCTION |
Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse treating Disorders of Self including Complex PTSD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders and Substance Dependence. All presenting problems are formulated and treated in light of the client's personal history, personality, relationships and experiences. Medicare rebates are available for clients with a severe mental illness. m: 0414 652 750; e: krissf@bigpond.com |
| Cushla Hammond DOUBLE BAY/ FRENCHS FOREST |
Addiction, Depression / Anxiety, Personality Disorders. Medicare Rebates available. t: 0412 965 190; e: cushla.hammond@optusnet.com.au |
| Slade Hugall WOOLLAHRA |
Specialist in addictions including Alcohol, Drug, Sex, Gambling, Spending, Eating, Relationship Issues, Family therapy, Couple, Individual & Interpersonal Group therapy, and Interventions. m: 0413 773 939; e: sladehugall@gmail.com |
| Michelle Lam DOUBLE BAY / MOSMAN |
Depressions, Anxiety, Relationship difficulties and Addictions. Individual and couples therapy sessions are provided in Double Bay, and weekly group therapy is offered every Tuesday evening in Mosman. m: 0403 347 596; e: mmlam1@optusnet.com.au Read more at www.michellelam.com.au |
| Sophie Lippell BONDI |
Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Childhood Abuse, Spiritual Regression Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Recovery Groups. m: 0411 575 857 |
| Heide McConkey BONDI JUNCTION |
Sex Therapy, sexual addiction, dysfunction, abuse. m: 0419 430 534; e: heide@affirmotive.com |
| Shushann Movsessian EASTERN SUBURBS |
Developmental issues relating to young girls and their families, couple / relationship counselling, dealing with stress, self esteem and healthy boundaries. m: 0410 324 134; e: info@shushann.com.au |
| Marc Richardson DOUBLE BAY / DEE WHY |
I primarily specialise in drug and alcohol dependence, process addictions including love addiction and codependancy, relationship issues and personality disorders. Medicare Rebates available. m: 0415 163 650 |
| Charmaine Roth WOOLLAHRA |
Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Relationship Issues, Family Issues. Read more at www.charmaineroth.com.au t: (02) 9389 6955; m: 0415 663 386 a: Sydney Essential Health, 130 Edgecliff Road, Woollahra |
City North
| Fred Cicchini MOSMAN |
Registered Psychologist: Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Depression and Anxiety, Gambling and Money Disorders, Trauma and Crisis Support, Relationship Issues, Coaching and Personal Development. Medicare Rebates. t: (02) 8916 6189; e: fred@harmonypsychology.com.au Read more at www.harmonypsychology.com.au |
| Denise Cook CROWS NEST |
Denise Cook has been a counsellor, therapist, educator and workshop facilitiator for over 25 years. She has trained with some of the ground breakers in the human potential movement. Her background includes working on relationship issues, sexual healing, emotional release and teaching communication skills. Denise has a practice in Sydney and she conducts workshops throughout Australia and Asia. t: (02) 9460 7091; Read more at www.denisecook.com.au |
| Michelle Lam MOSMAN / DOUBLE BAY |
Depressions, Anxiety, Relationship difficulties and Addictions.
Individual and couples therapy sessions are provided in Double Bay, and
weekly group therapy is offered every Tuesday evening in Mosman. m: 0403 347 596; e: mmlam1@optusnet.com.au Read more at www.michellelam.com.au |
| Nancy Leadbeater CREMORNE |
Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Addictions, Inner Child Work, Meditation. m: 0411 243 107; e: nancyl@aapt.net.au |
| Kate MacKinnon MOSMAN |
Individual, Relationship, Family Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Post
Traumatic Stress, Parenting, Separation & Divorce, Alcohol,
Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Read more at www.mackinnon.com.au m: 0419 411 709; e: katemack@optusnet.com.au; |
| Christine Schwedhelm MOSMAN |
Alcohol, Drug Addiction / Detox. t: (02) 9960 6488 |
| Jasmine Sliger WILLOUGHBY |
Professional Assessment, Executive Counselling, Executive coaching,
Training Development, Cross Cultural Programs, Organisational Change
Programs. t: (02) 9958 5244; Read more at www.jsa-intl.com.au |
| Shirley Smith NEUTRAL BAY |
Family of Origin, Group Therapy, Addiction and Relationship Issues. Read more at www.SetYourselfFree.com.au t: (02) 9953 7000; |
Inner City
| Lyn Cottier POTTS POINT |
Individual & Relationship Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss. t: (02) 935604232 |
| Tanya Dawson WOOLOOMOOLOO |
Addiction, Trauma, PTSD, Adolescent, Relationships, Gestalt Therapist. m: 0425 240 928 |
| Linda Feldstein SURRY HILLS |
Depression, Anxiety, Addictive Patterns, Grief & Loss, Relationships. t: 0428 367 780 |
| Cushla Hammond DOUBLE BAY / FRENCHS FOREST |
Addiction, Depression / Anxiety, Personality Disorders. Medicare Rebates available. t: 0412 965 190; e: cushla.hammond@optusnet.com.au |
| Philip Hilder SYDNEY CITY |
Psychologist specialising in trauma and addictions-drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, food, spending, depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide, OCD, bipolar and schizophrenia. For individuals, couples, families and groups. Medicare rebates are available. t: (02) 8231 6409; m: 0419681 040 e: info@philliphilderpsychology.com.au Read more at http://www.philiphilderpsychology.com.au/ |
| Heather Lesley-Swan SYDNEY CITY |
Return to wellness from anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, family and individual crises, burn-out and limiting life issues/patterns. Individuals, carers and couples. Also trained with Alzheimers Australia, GAME (program gambling) and in Jungian sandplay therapy. t: (02) 9231 1622 |
Clinton Power SYDNEY CITY |
Addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, gay and lesbian issues, same-sex couples, Gestalt therapist. Read more at www.clintonpower.com.au m: 0412 241 410; e: clinton.power.therapy@gmail.com |
| Claudia Rothhaas SYDNEY CITY |
Alcohol and Drug Addiction; Pathological Gambling; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety Disorders; Depression; Mental Illness; Physical and Sexual Abuse; Eating Disorders; Relationship Problems; Grief and Loss; Trauma; Life Crisis; Stress Management; Social Skills Training; Coaching. m: 0416 510 113; e: mail@claudiarothhaas.com.au |
Inner West
| Vesna Boban ASHFIELD |
Depression, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family of Origin work. Read more at www.thegiftsofhealing.net m: 0404 467 825 |
| Tahn Daly ANNANDALE |
Clinical Pyschologist and Psychotherapist. Trauma, PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders. Adults, adolescents, individuals, couples and family. Medicare rebates available. t: 02 9552 6096; e: tahn@millerclinic.com.au |
| Jean Griffin STRATHFIELD |
Depression, Post Traumatic Stress, grief, trauma; addictions; codependency; anxiety/panic Disorder; personal issues; couples counselling. t: (02) 9763 1104 |
| Brad Mills LEICHARDT |
12 Step, Addictions, Group, Family, Depression, Intervention. |
| Clinton Power NEWTOWN |
Addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, gay and lesbian issues, same-sex couples, Gestalt therapist. Read more at www.clintonpower.com.au m: 0412 241 410; e: clinton.power.therapy@gmail.com ; |
| Sarwat Rewais ST GEORGE |
Anxiety, grief and loss; relationships; depression; self-esteem and self development; relaxation and stress management; vocational and career issues. m: 0417 246 183 |
| Maria Simonetta SUMMER HILL |
Emotionally focussed counselling and therapy for individuals and couples with a variety of issues such as relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, childhood issues. m: 0401 673 794; t: (02) 9705 7975; e: msimonetta@optusnet.com.au |
| Sharn Wood INNER WEST/CITY |
Relationships; gay/lesbian issues; grief and loss; trauma; sexual abuse; domestic - voilence; co-dependence; alcohol and drug addiction; family therapy; couples. m: 0413 322 703; e: sianwood@optusnet.com.au |
North Shore
| Lynda Dolan MOSMAN |
Clinical Psychologist / Psychotherapy for adults, adolescents,
children, individual, couples and family. Hypnotherapy, family
therapy, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, trauma,
chronic pain. t: (02) 9959 5023; e: lyndolan@bigpond.com |
| Marianne Gabriel CHATSWOOD |
Registered Psychologist: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Mood Disorders, Anxieties. t: (02) 9413 9711 |
| Brian Gutkin ST LEONARDS |
Psychotherpist & Psychiatrist, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addictions, Sexual & Emotional Abuse in childhood. t: (02) 9437 0656 |
| Cushla Hammond FRENCHS FOREST |
Addiction, Depression / Anxiety, Personality Disorders. Medicare Rebates available. t: 0412 965 190; e: cushla.hammond@optusnet.com.au |
| Tim Harvey CHATSWOOD |
Tim works with Individuals, Couples and Families who have the capacity to resolve their problems with his assistance. He specialises in Men's Relationship Issues. t: (02) 9413 4059; e: timh@acslink.net.au |
| Douglas Keir ST LEONARDS |
Depression/Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, OCD, PTSD, Trauma (Violence and Abuse), Stress, Grief, Sexual Problems. m: 0429 402 206 |
| Gilles Lo Cascio FRENCHS FOREST |
Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety & Depression, Relationship Issues, Sandplay, Mindfullness. m: 0410 452 465; e: gildi67@optusnet.com.au |
| Annabel McGoldrick ST IVES |
Addiction/Co-dependency, Trauma (EMDR), and Relationship issues for couples and families. m: 0432 873 781; e: annabelmcg@mac.com |
| Sonja Ridden WAHROONGA |
Individual, Relationship, Family Counselling and Therapy; Separation and Divorce, Blended Family and Stepfamily Therapy and/or Coaching; Family of Origin, Codependency and Boundaries Work; Grief and Loss, Life Changes, Anxiety and Depression, Stress and Work/Life Balance, Conflict, Self-development Coaching and Training. Read more at www.sonjaridden.com m: 0410 424 041; e: sonja@sonjaridden.com |
| Helen Rutherford CHATSWOOD |
Psychotherapy - helping people break unhelpful patterns of behaviour with themselves and others, and helping them discover healthier ways of being. t: (02) 9413 9711; m: 0438 409 307 |
Northern Beaches
| Heather Bray COLLAROY |
Heather Bray, psychologist, applies a number of behavioural strategies, knowledge and experience to support an individual to discover what they need to know about themselves to make choices that may lead to changes in their life. This holistic approach can help with most difficulties such as relationship issues, self confidence, career and life satisfaction, addictions, anxiety and depression. (Most Private Health Funds and Medicare will rebate a portion of her charges). m: 0412 219 993 |
| Ian Brown DEE WHY |
Ian is qualified as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. His expertise is in drug, alcohol, gambling, mood disorders, relationship and personality difficulties. He has been a group facilitator at South Pacific Private. He now works in private practice and holds a clinical appointment in one of Northern Sydney's teaching Hospitals and a teaching post at the institute of Counselling. Please feel free to call for an initial informal chat. Read more at www.counselling.net.au m: 0424 590 037; |
| Lisa Chapman FRENCHS FOREST |
Family Therapy, Couples, Individual, Interventions, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Addictions. m: 0411 236 600 |
| Fiona Chatterton BALGOWLAH |
Depression & Anxiety, Disorders of Self; Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, relationship issues - individuals & couples. m: 0407 007 660 |
| Fred Cicchini CURL CURL |
Registered Psychologist: Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Depression and Anxiety, Gambling and Money Disorders, Trauma and Crisis Support, Relationship Issues, Coaching and Personal Development. Medicare Rebates. t: (02) 8916 6189; e: fred@harmonypsychology.com.au Read more at www.harmonypsychology.com.au |
| Sandra Coetzee BELROSE |
Alcohol and Other Drugs, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Individuals and Couples. t: (02) 9451 4172 |
| Maria Dolenc COLLAROY |
Gestalt therapy, Family Counselling, Family Constellation. Read more at www.mariadolenc.com.au e: mariadolenc@optusnet.com.au |
| Jodie Gale ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS & MANLY |
Therapeutic Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Self Esteem, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Life Crisis, and Relationships. Read more at www.psychosynthesis.net.au or www.fbook.me/psychosynthesis t: 0431 878 858 e: jodiegale@bigpond.com |
| Kenny Glassman DEE WHY |
Registered Psychologist. Specialising in alcohol and other drug addiction and abuse, gambling, Addiction-related disorders (substance and behavioural), depression and anxiety, relationship issues. Medicare rebates apply. t: (02) 9981 1713; e: kglassman@bigpond.com.au |
| Slade Hugall DEE WHY |
Specialist in addictions including Alcohol, Drug, Sex, Gambling, Spending, Eating, Relationship Issues, Family therapy, Couple, Individual & Interpersonal Group therapy, and Interventions. m: 0413 773 939; e: sladehugall@gmail.com |
| Melinda Lake DEE WHY / PORT MACQUARIE |
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| Eric Lyleson DEE WHY |
Relationship Counselling, Sex Therapy, Recovery from: trauma, abuse, addiction, co-dependency. t: 02 9971 4441 |
| Edna McKelvey SEAFORTH |
Sexual Abuse Survivors, Addiction and Co-dependence, Grief and Loss, Inner Child Work, Family and Relationship Counselling, Personal Coaching, Hypnotherapy. m: 0414 785 636; e: edna@ednamckelvey.com |
| Amber Mordaunt MANLY |
Depression, Anxiety, Self harm, eating disorders, relationship issues. t: (02) 9976 6793 |
| Marc Richardson DEE WHY/ DOUBLE BAY |
I primarily specialise in process addictions including love addiction and codependancy, relationship issues and presonality disorders. Medicare Rebates available. m: 0415 163 650 |
| Sonja Ridden TERRY HILLS |
Individual, Relationship, Family Counselling and Therapy; Separation and Divorce, Blended Family and Stepfamily Therapy and/or Coaching; Family of Origin, Codependency and Boundaries Work; Grief and Loss, Life Changes, Anxiety and Depression, Stress and Work/Life Balance, Conflict, Self-development Coaching and Training. Read more at www.sonjaridden.com m: 0410 424 041; e: sonja@sonjaridden.com |
| Jay Spence NORTHERN BEACHES |
I currently work as a primary therapist at South Pacific Private. I specialise in the treatment of addictions (drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, shopping and eating), with a particular interest in the treatment of depression and anxiety as they relate to addictions. I am a fully registered clinical psychologist and, as such, the majority of my fee is refundable through Medicare. m: 0408 202 680; e: jay@jayspence.com.au |
| Kerry Spence NEWPORT |
Addictions, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety. m: 0410 486 619 |
| Lorraine West NORTHERN BEACHES |
Communication, relationships. m: 0422 911 718; t: 02) 9976 2044 |
| Ashleigh Woolridge MANLY |
Eating Disorders: Bulimia, Anorexia, Compulsive Overeating, process addictions. m: 0405 649 266; e: ashwoolridge@hotmail.com |
Southern Sydney
| Jan Wernej CARINGBAH |
Relationships, Childhood Trauma, Grief and Loss, Family of Origin, Self Esteem, Depression and Anxiety t: (02) 9525 4434; e: janwernej@optusnet.com.au Read more at www.janwernej.com.au |
Western Sydney and Blue Mountains
| Fiona Chatterton KATOOMBA |
Depression & Anxiety, Disorders of Self; Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, relationship issues - individuals & couples. m: 0407 007 660 |
| Fred Cicchini PARRAMATTA |
Registered Psychologist: Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Depression and Anxiety, Gambling and Money Disorders, Trauma and Crisis Support, Relationship Issues, Coaching and Personal Development. Medicare Rebates. t: (02) 8916 6189; e: fred@harmonypsychology.com.au Read more at www.harmonypsychology.com.au |
| Tahn Daly WESTMEAD |
Clinical Pyschologist and Psychotherapist. Trauma, PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders. Adults, adolescents, individuals, couples and family. Medicare rebates available. t: 02 9891 2454; e: tahn@millerclinic.com.au |
| Patricia Donovan PARRAMATTA |
Wellness Counseling, Codependence Reiki Spiritual Direction. e: pdonovan@mercy.org.au |
| Douglas Keir SEVEN HILLS |
Depression/Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, OCD, PTSD, Trauma (Violence and Abuse), Stress, Grief, Sexual Problems. m: 0429 402 206 a: 188 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills |
| Paulene Takchi HILLS DISTRICT |
Adult survivors of childhood abuse, depression/anxiety, grief and loss, anger management, self-esteem issues, disordered eating, addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling). t: (02) 9652 1111 |
QLD
| Roz Nutting BRISBANE |
Trauma, Childhood Abuse/Sexual, Addictions, Depression, Anxiety, Family, Intervention, Relationships (Codependence). t: (07) 3368 1300; m: 0410 534 605; e:mailto:rozz@rozznutting.com.au |
| Alison Williams BUDERIM, SUNSHINE COAST |
Supporting increased awareness of behaviour patterns and conscious change in areas including self-worth, relationships, trauma and abuse, anxiety, addictions, co-dependence and grief. Professionally trainined hypnotherapist and sandplay therapist. m: 0422 974 042; e: alison@inspirationalchange.com |
TAS
| Peter Callander HOBART |
Family Therapy, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Addictions and Compulsive Behaviours. m: 0407 820 969 |
WA
| Meg Jones BROOME |
Registered Psychologist/Therapist. Specialising in children and adolescents, and Asperger's Syndrome. m: 0434 842 667 |
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