We provide services under:

Medicare - You can access up to 10 sessions with a referral from your GP (Focussed Psychological Strategies) however there is a co-payment for treatments under Medicare. EMDR is also offered in face to face appointments (1.5 hours per session) and Harper Psychology also provides telehealth (phone or video) appointments.

Medicare App for claiming: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/express-plus-medicare-mobile-app

NDIS - We provide Therapy Services under the NDIS for self-managed or plan-managed clients face to face, outreach and telehealth (phone or video).

DVA-We provide services for veterans through DVA face to face, phone call or video. DVA also supports EMDR therapy for trauma (see below). There is no out of pocket cost to veterans.

You will require a referral from your GP and your Veteran File Number (for claiming purposes). Please visit this link for further information https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/health-support/health-services/mental-health-care/mental-health-support-services

Service animals are welcome.

Workcover-Harper psychology provides services under Workcover.

CRISIS INTERVENTION

Harper Psychology is unable to provide crisis intervention services. Please call Mental Health Triage (SA Health) on 131 465.

Crisis and suicide support

To get immediate support talk to someone now (24/7):

Beyond Blue

• phone 1300 22 4636

• chat online and Beyond Blue website

Kids Helpline

For kids, teens and young adults aged 5 to 25, and their parents and carers.

• phone 1800 55 1800

• chat online and Kids Helpline website

Lifeline Australia

• phone 13 11 14

• text 0477 13 11 14

• chat online and Lifeline Australia website

Suicide Call Back Service

• phone 1300 659 467

• chat online or video chat and Suicide Callback Service website

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing

EMDR is a very powerful, interactive psychological therapy used to help relieve symptoms that may be due to a range of issues including: 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Depression

Disturbing Memories

Childhood Trauma

Phobias

and many other underlying factors. A typical EMDR session takes around 60-90 minutes, over a number of sessions. This varies according to the individual. During EMDR, the psychologist works with you to identify a specific problem as the focus for your treatment session. You then recall the disturbing issue or event (what was seen, felt, heard, thought, etc) and your psychologist then begins eye movements or other bilateral stimulation until the memory becomes less disturbing and is associated with a positive thought and belief about yourself.

EMDR is well supported by clinical research and suitable for adults and young people.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

CBT supports you to identify and explore your thoughts and emotions and the way they can affect your behaviour. Once you are aware of these patterns, you can learn to reframe your thoughts in a more positive and helpful way. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more adaptive way. CBT is time limited and focussed with much of the therapeutic work applied in your everyday life.  

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) gets it name from one of its core messages: accept what is out of your personal control, and commit to action that improves and enriches your life.

The aim of ACT is to maximise human potential for a rich, full and meaningful life. ACT (which is pronounced as the word ‘act’, not as the initials) does this by teaching you the psychological skills to cope with your painful thoughts and feelings effectively – in such a way that they have much less impact and influence over you. ACT helps you to clarify what is truly important and meaningful to you – i.e your values – then use that knowledge to guide, inspire and motivate you to change your life for the better.

(excerpt from Russ Harris's website 'Act Mindfully').

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy can help with a range of issues (in fact, too many to list) while you are in a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration. When you're under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and are more open to suggestions. Hypnosis can be used to help you gain control over unwanted behaviours or to help you cope better with anxiety or pain. It's important to know that although you're more open to suggestion during hypnosis, you don't lose control over your behaviour.

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