Online psychology for your SA workers compensation claim.
Video or phone sessions with an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist, billed directly to your claims agent. No cost to you once treatment is approved.
Helping you get through the tough stuff, while building the strongest mind possible.
100% online therapy, sessions with a Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA PSY0002467677
I'm a Clinical Psychologist who works with people dealing with the psychological impact of a workplace injury, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and workplace stress or bullying.
Every session runs by video or phone call, so you can talk to me from wherever you feel most comfortable.
More about my background and approach
Training. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University, with first-class honours, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England.
Experience. I've worked in the UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice and Lifeline. Before psychology I worked in around 20 different workplaces, including cafes, guitar teaching, real estate and finance (as a Certified Financial Planner, mortgage broker and buyer's agent), so I understand the pressures that come with many different kinds of work. I'm a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Approach. For trauma I use EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also draw on CBT, ACT, schema therapy, DBT, exposure and response prevention, the Unified Protocol and motivational interviewing, depending on what suits you.
A short introduction (about 3 minutes)
Book first, paperwork comes after
Book online
Pick a time that suits you on our online booking page. It's the quickest way to get started. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 5:00pm–9:00pm (Adelaide time), and on Saturdays.
Having trouble? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au.
Complete your forms
Once you've booked, we'll send you a digital form to complete. It will cover consent, your details and your claim, and can be done any time before your first session.
Meet online
Join your video session from home, work, or wherever suits. Approved sessions are billed directly to your insurer.
Care that fits around a hard year, not the other way round
A workplace injury claim is stressful enough without also having to find time to sit in a waiting room. Sessions run over video or phone call, at a time that works for your schedule, with a clinical psychologist experienced in workplace injury, trauma and return-to-work recovery.
Treatment is matched to what you need. Sometimes that's a structured approach like EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, schema therapy or DBT. Sometimes it's simply having the space to talk things through and work out the next step together. Often it's a bit of both.
What's included
- No out-of-pocket cost for approved treatment
- Direct billing to your employer's insurer
- A registered Clinical Psychologist, not a provisional practitioner
- Sessions from anywhere in SA, no travel
Common questions
Your claim needs to have been accepted, or psychology treatment approved, by ReturnToWorkSA's claims agent or your self-insured employer before sessions can be funded. When you book, you'll be asked for your claim number. If you don't have it handy, book anyway and we'll follow up by email. After booking we'll send your forms, where you can upload your claim approval letter and your GP referral if you have one. Not sure what applies to you? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au and we'll point you in the right direction.
Tell your employer about the injury as soon as you can and see a doctor, usually your GP, for a work capacity certificate. You can then lodge a claim with ReturnToWorkSA, or with your employer if they're self-insured. ReturnToWorkSA can help with the steps on 13 18 55.
In general, yes. Your claim needs to include a psychological injury, or a psychological condition arising from your injury, for treatment to be funded. Whether a claim is accepted is decided by the claims agent or self-insured employer, not by us. If you're not sure where yours stands, ask your case manager or get in touch and we'll talk it through.
Psychological injury claims caused mainly by reasonable action taken in a reasonable way, such as a fair performance review or disciplinary process, can be excluded. This doesn't cover bullying, harassment or unreasonable conduct. Whether the exclusion applies to you is a decision for the claims agent. If you're unsure, your GP or a workers compensation advocate can help.
Your insurer decides this. They usually approve an initial block of sessions, which can be extended if treatment is helping and your insurer agrees.
Ask your claims agent to review the decision first. ReturnToWorkSA can explain your options on 13 18 55, and the South Australian Employment Tribunal deals with disputes that can't be resolved. Let us know too, as we can sometimes provide information to support a request for treatment.
Your employer and insurer can't access your clinical records without your consent. To keep funded sessions going, though, your insurer will usually need updates on how you're going and your treatment plan before approving more sessions. Our consent form explains what's shared and when.
Yes. Psychologists are registered nationally with AHPRA, not state by state, so you can see a psychologist anywhere in Australia by video. Your sessions are billed directly to your insurer, just like with a local provider.
Research suggests video therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for many common problems, and it's easier to fit around work and recovery.
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