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:
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
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
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
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
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;
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
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
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
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;
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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