Anxiety and depression therapy, online
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, low mood and depression, by video or phone.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but it can grow to the point where it takes over your thinking, your body and your day-to-day life.
Ryan works with generalised anxiety and worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- CBT and the Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders help you understand the cycle of anxiety and build skills to break it.
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the main psychological treatment for OCD.
- ACT helps you make room for anxious thoughts and feelings while still doing what matters to you.
Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad. It can mean losing interest in things you used to enjoy, feeling flat or hopeless, changes in sleep and appetite, low energy and difficulty concentrating. Some people also experience thoughts of suicide.
Therapy for depression often combines CBT, behavioural activation to gradually rebuild routine and enjoyment, and work on the patterns that keep low mood going. Where thoughts of suicide are present, Ryan will work with you on a safety plan.
Medication and therapy
Psychologists don't prescribe medication. Some people find medication helpful alongside therapy, and that's a conversation to have with your GP or psychiatrist. Ryan is happy to work alongside them.
Funding
Most people use a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP, which gives a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. You can also use private health or self-fund. See fees and Medicare.
At a glance
- Generalised anxiety, panic and social anxiety
- OCD and health anxiety (ERP)
- Depression and suicidal thoughts
- Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans accepted
Common questions
Not necessarily. Psychological therapy is effective on its own for many people, and some people benefit from medication as well. Your GP or psychiatrist can talk through medication options.
It varies. Some people notice changes within 6 to 10 sessions, while longer-standing difficulties can take more time. You and Ryan will review progress together as you go.
Yes. Exposure and Response Prevention can be done by video, and it can be easier to practise in the places where OCD shows up, like at home.
Please tell Ryan, so you can work on it together. If you're not safe right now, call 000. Lifeline (13 11 14) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) are available 24/7.
Other ways Ryan can help
Ready to talk to someone?
Booking takes a couple of minutes. Tell us whether you want a video or phone session and how it will be paid for, such as Medicare, WorkCover or privately, then pick a time that suits you.
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