Ginelle Cardoz

Clinical Psychologist

I am a Clinical Psychologist, with 8 years experience at treating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting issues, working with children, adolescents and adults.

Treatments include

  • cognitive behaviour therapy,
  • family of origin therapy,
  • relaxation,
  • acceptance & commitment therapy & 
  • mindfulness therapy

These are well established effective therapies for mood problems. I am registered with many Private Health Funds, and am also registered with Medicare. I offer bulk billing. I am an Australian Psychological Society member, have lectured at the University of Tasmania in psychology and supervised clinical psychology students training to be a psychologist.   

What is a clinical psychologist?
Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health problems. They are also involved in designing and implementing a wide range of prevention and mental health promotion programs. They variously work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Clinical psychologists work in private practice, hospitals, universities, general medical practices, community health centres and mental health services.

Consultation
Consultation with a clinical psychologist involves:

  • Discussing the issues of concern for the client
  • Assessing the client's emotional, intellectual and behavioural functioning
  • Exploring the thoughts, emotions and behaviour of the client and tracing their origins
  • Helping the client develop effective ways of controlling and coping with these difficulties
  • Helping the client to implement changes that enhance wellbeing and awareness, and alleviate the presenting problems.

Treatment
Clinical psychologists are trained in the delivery of a range of techniques and therapies with demonstrated effectiveness in treating mental health disorders. They are specialists in applying psychological theory and scientific research to solve complex clinical problems requiring individually tailored interventions.

 

Session Times and Costs
Sessions are usually up to one hour in length. The number of sessions required will vary and is usually negotiated between the clinical psychologist and the client.


A referral from your GP enables you to receive up to 10 consultations with a Clinical Psychologist covered by Medicare.


Sessions under a care plan from a GP are bulk-billed so there is no cost to the client. Otherwise, sessions cost $120.00 per hour, with private health rebates.

 

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