Psychology Sydney
Making timely mental health support and care accessible to everyone.
Boutique private practice offering psychology and counselling services. Telehealth. Nation-wide. Human Service. Culturally- aware. Ethically-managed waitlist.
Compassionate Care Online or Over the Phone With an Experienced Psychologist & Counsellor
Level Headed Psychology is a collective of experienced practitioners who provide quality personalised mental health care online or by phone. We provide psychology and counselling services Australia-wide.
Based in Sydney, Australia, we provide human-focused care and compassionate support. We strive to provide a service that is culturally aware. With an ethically-managed waitlist, we strive to make essential mental health care as accessible and timely as possible.
We feel a great sense of privilege to be able to walk alongside our clients on their own journeys, and hope to support them and provide them with evidence-based clinical care in a very human way.
We’re Here To Support You
Trauma Counselling
Navigating trauma, whether you have experienced a recent event or a have been impacted by a traumatic event that occurred several years ago, our warm and empathetic team may be able to support you to help you process, navigate and better cope with the impact of your experience. Our team is experienced in supporting individuals recover emotionally and psychologically after traumatic events so that they can go on to live fulfilling lives.
Work and Development Order (WDO)
Our team is committed to providing accessible psychological care. Level Headed Psychology is a registered and approved Work and Development Order (WDO) Sponsor. This means we provide services for vulnerable clients who may not be able to afford the care they need. Under this initiative, clients may be able to prioritize their psychological care whilst also working towards reducing the debt owed to Revenue NSW.
Online Counselling
Finding help and support requires great courage and bravery. We offer psychological and counselling support online and by phone - making it easier for you to access the support that you need. In this way, we want to help getting timely mental health care more accessible than ever. We offer our services nation-wide.
Victims Support Services
As a part of the New South Wales Victims Support Scheme, Level Headed Psychology provides free counselling and support to victims of crime. Our warm and empathetic team strive to provide compassionate, attuned and evidence-based care to anyone who has been exposed to or has experienced a violent crime. We understand the psychological and emotional impact of crime, and work to support our clients on their journey of recovery and healing.
Online Psychologist
Face-to-face appointments can be difficult to prioritize around the rest of your life’s commitments. With telehealth, you can connect with a psychologist or counsellor in the safety and privacy of your own space. This is more discreet, more time efficient and helps you connect with better-suited clinicians. No matter where you live or work, it is now easier for you to connect with the right clinician for you.
Better Access Initiative
Everyone deserves to be able to access quality mental health care and support. The Better Access Initiative is a national, federally-funded scheme that helps Australians seeking mental health care and treatment receive a rebate from Medicare on the service they have accessed. Medicare rebates reduce the cost of mental health treatment and support for up to 10 sessions per calendar year - making this type of support more accessible and more affordable.
Our Practitioners
Douha El-Assaad
Douha is an experienced psychologist who takes great pride in being able to support clients in realising their own strengths, and bearing witness to them making meaningful changes in their lives.
Psychologist & Clinical Registrar,
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (USYD)
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology (WSU)
• Master of Psychology Practice (Clinical) (ACAP)
• Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution (near completion)
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)
Douha is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and is undertaking further clinical training and supervision - pursuant of an endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
Sarah El-Assaad
Sarah is a counsellor who strives to provide a safe, reflective and healing space for her clients. She holds space for her clients to allow them to fully delve into their experience, and uncover areas for healing, growth and possibility.
Counsellor
Qualifications
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling (ACAP)
• Bachelor of Laws (UTS)
• Bachelor of Islamic Sciences (CSU)
Sarah is a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Why Choose a Sydney-Based Psychologist?
There are several benefits to choosing a local psychologist to address your concerns.
Easy Accessibility
Online support means you do not need to delay accessing support because of travel, location and your other life commitments. Finding a Sydney psychologist means that you can stay in the same timezone for consultations and enjoy easier access to the support you need. Our psychologist and counsellor offer appointments across weekdays, weekends, and some evenings.
Local Knowledge
Working with a psychologist or counsellor who has an awareness and understanding of local and community issues - may assist you in more easily forming a relationship with them. You will feel as though your psychologist or counsellor can appreciate the intricacies of your experience, and the impact of some of these wider issues on the challenges you are experiencing.
Community Recommendations
Opting for a Sydney-based psychologist or Sydney-based counsellor means you can benefit from local recommendations and referrals to services and practitioners. People all over Australia are able to review our services, meaning you can find local referrals and recommendations to assist you in getting your needs met.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
We conduct an initial consultation to get to know you, your life experiences, and your mental health concerns. From there, we will advise a treatment path moving forward and discuss how many sessions you may need to address your concerns and get the support that you need. No two clients are the same, or experience the same life’s challenges. And so, the level of support or the number of therapy sessions you may require will be entirely different. After the initial consultation - we will be better placed to discuss your support needs.
Some of our clients benefit most from accessing regular therapeutic sessions, and others, may only need a few sessions to support them on their way in their own journeys. What will work for you, will be entirely individual and dependent on what is happening for you right now, and how equipped you feel to tackle your life’s challenges.
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist?
No - You do not need a referral from your GP to be supported by a psychologist. Many of our clients choose to book sessions with us when they need it most. Our online booking system makes it easy for clients to book with only a few steps before their appointment is confirmed. Our online booking system allows clients to book appointments after-hours, and takes only a few minutes.
Other clients may access our service at the recommendation of their GP. Their GP will issue them with a Referral and a Mental Health Care Plan. A Mental Health Care Plan allows you to access a monetary rebate for each of your consultations with a Registered Psychologist, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. The Medicare rebate for sessions with a Generally Registered Psychologist is $92.90 per session (2023). This lowers the overall cost of your consultations - meaning you pay a smaller out-of-pocket expense for seeing a psychologist.
Does Medicare cover the fees for psychology services?
There are cases in which Medicare may partially cover your consultation fees. This will require a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Medicare offers a rebate of $92.90 per consultation with a Generally Registered Psychologist (2023). This lowers the total cost of your consultation, however, there is an out-of-pocket expense to you as Medicare does not cover the total cost of the consultation. There is an out-of-pocket fee of $87.10 per consultation with our psychologist, for clients with a current mental health care plan.
Will my personal information be kept private?
Your privacy is always a priority. It is our legal and ethical obligation to protect your information and provide you with a safe space to access the support you need. Reaching out for support with your mental health takes immense courage and bravery, and so, we make every effort to protect your personal information. There are a few exceptional circumstances where we may need to share or disclose information to a third-party. These exceptions are explained to you at the start of your initial consultation, and clearly described in our consent forms. You are welcome to ask your practitioner about this during your initial consultation.
At times, you may wish for your practitioner to contact a third-party on your behalf. This may assist with advocating for your needs, linking you through referrals with other appropriate health practitioners or liaising with the professionals supporting you. This may include a GP, Psychiatrist, other health professional, school, employer or community service provider. Your practitioner will require your consent to exchange information, and will first discuss with you, the clinically relevant information that will be shared.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?
To answer this question simply, a registered psychologist and a registered counsellor have different qualifications, training and educational backgrounds. However, both are trained and registered with respective governing bodies and are dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest mental health practices and research to better support their clients. Both a psychologist and counsellor are trained in supporting clients with different mental health needs.
Registered psychologists are registered with and governed by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Counsellors are registered with and governed by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Both are required to upkeep their clinical registration by participating in regular clinical training and supervision, and to be aware of developments in evidence-based treatments and approaches.
Ready to Take the Next Step With a Mental Health Professional?
At Level Headed Psychology, we are proud to offer our services and strive to make them as accessible as possible. If you’re struggling with mental health issues, or simply think you could benefit from a little extra support from a registered psychologist or counsellor, our team is ready to provide a personalized and tailored service to you so that you can get the support that you need, amongst your other life commitments.
Our Sydney psychologists and Sydney counsellors are ready to support you and welcoming new clients and enquiries. With experience across a range of different mental health areas, including parenting counselling & relationship counselling, our team is passionate about providing mental health support that is compassionate, attuned and tailored to your individual needs.
Schedule your initial consultation today, or reach out to one of our team members with any questions you may have.
