To meet privacy standards and Medicare auditing requirements, only the best and most-secure IT platforms are used by members of Emerge Psychology™ and its members are trained and supported in their delivery of mental health care to rural and remote Australians.  Members of Emerge Psychology™ enjoy access to clinical advice and support, a mentoring program and peer networking by webinar to support their work in Telehealth.

• Bulk-billed
• 8am to 10pm (AEST)
• 7 days a week (including public holidays)

With an referral from their GP rural and remote Australians can access Emerge Psychology™  appointments through bulk-billing. Internet connection on a smart phone or computer is required.  — Accessing appointments is as easy as clicking on a link – 

There are three ways you can book in –

(1) online Bookings taken here on our secure system or

(2) by Fax 03 9503 0469 or 

(3) email our secure and encrypted account – markr@emergepsychology.com.au

Upon booking appointments a link to our secure VIDEOLINK platform will be delivered by confirmation email.

Attending your appointment is a click away on the day!

Merril Winney, Clinical Psychologist

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Cameron is based in a farming community near Gympie in Queensland. A psychologist of 20 years, Cameron holds extensive experience working with older adolescents (15 years and above) and adults. He treats a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, trauma, and addictions (drug and alcohol, gambling, internet, pornography).  Cameron uses a client centred, solution focused therapeutic approach informed by mindfulness (Acceptance Commitment Therapy – ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He believes that people find their own answers if their experiences are heard, acknowledged and validated and given information and skills to personally grow beyond current limitations. Cameron tailors his therapeutic process to the individual’s needs.As a member of Emerge Psychology TM, Cameron provides bulk-billed Telehealth Psychological treatment for those referred by their GP and living in eligible rural and remote areas.

 

Stephanie Cooper, Psychologist

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Stephanie Cooper is a psychologist with extensive experience providing mental health counselling to regional, rural and remote people from diverse cultural backgrounds. With a career that includes working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service whilst living in a remote community, she has first-hand knowledge of the unique challenges faced by those living and working in small communities and managing environmental hardships and isolation.		Stephanie is passionate about creating a safe and warm environment, focussing on personal strengths and skills to facilitate growth and lifelong change. Stephanie utilises a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach and uses skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and various other therapeutic approaches. As a member of Emerge Psychology, Stephanie is based in the Bega Valley NSW and provides bulk-billing Telehealth Psychological treatment to adults and adolescents in rural and remote areas. Stephanie has considerable experience delivering psychological Telehealth services and works with older adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, substance use and life stress and has particular interest in trauma and abuse.

Beenish Shahzad, Psychologist

Bookings available with Beenish below…

Dr Mark Bartholomew, Clinical Psychologist

Mark’s next availability is in the New Year…

Dr Mark Bartholomew is a Clinical Psychologist who works with late adolescents (15+ years) and adults presenting with problems including anxiety (social anxiety, posttraumatic stress, panic attacks, OCD, phobias), mood related issues, substance abuse problems, trauma (childhood abuse, assault, victims of violence, motor vehicle accidents) and general work/life stress.

Dr Bartholomew has undergone extensive training in psychology and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology with First Class Honours and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.  As a member of Emerge Psychology™, Dr Bartholomew is based in Queensland and provides bulk-billing of Telehealth Psychological treatment to adults and adolescents in rural and remote areas.

Jeannine Mills, Psychologist

Jeannine is commencing in Feb 2019

Jeannine Mills is a Psychologist who runs her own Private Practice in St Kilda and Collins St Melbourne, and works for an Employment Assistant Program (EAP).  She see’s adults who are suffering with Anxiety (Social, GAD, Phobias, OCD and Panic), Perfectionism, Stress and Burn out, Depression, Isolation and Relationship Issues. With over 15 years of counselling experience Jeannine helps clients to make sense of what’s happened, how it’s affecting their lives and what they can do to move forward.

Taking a compassionate, practical and transparent approach to her counselling she focuses on building a good rapport with clients. She understands how important it is that people feel comfortable and safe when talking about personal issues.  Using CBT, as a member of Emerge Psychology™, Jeannine provides bulk-billing of Telehealth sessions to rural and remote Australians.

 

Susan Athaide, Clinical Psychologist

Susan’s next available appointment is in the New Year.

Susan Athaide holds endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist provider through Medicare.  Susan has 24 years of experience across a range of settings and is trained as a Clinical and Educational Psychologist.  She runs an established private practice in Brighton, Victoria, .

In addition to providing CBT, Susan supports her colleagues as an expert facilitator in self-care for psychologists and GPs.  As a member of Emerge Psychology™, Susan provides bulk-billing of Telehealth to adults in rural and remote areas; using cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat anxiety and depression.

By using this resource and attending sessions through Emerge Psychology Pty Ltd, you are agreeing to the provisions of this Disclaimer and the Consent Agreement – must be read and agreed to before your first session  Queries about the terms can be made to Emerge Psychology’s Operation Manager markr@emergepsychology.com.au  Please ensure you have read the following prior to your initial session and advise your consultant psychologist of any questions:

Consent Agreement – must be read and agreed to before your first session

Policy for Management of Personal Information

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