Psychologist Team

Our Psychology Team

For adults

Gail Rice (individuals, couples, workplace)

For adolescents and adults

Dr Roger Dunphy                                              

All our psychologists are fully registered and qualified. They work closely with the Rozelle Total Health team as well as liaising with a range of other medical and allied health practitioners outside the clinic. The focus is always on the best service for each individual client.

 Rebates for Psychological Services

Medicare
In November 2006, Medicare rebates were introduced for a range of individual and group psychological services. To be eligible for this rebate (up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions per year) you must have a referral from your GP. For further information visit the Medicare website www.medicare.com.au or speak to your GP or psychologist.

Private Health Funds
Many private health funds also offer rebates for psychological services. Check with your fund for information on the rebates they offer.

Appointments

All appointments are 50 - 55 minutes.

If you need to cancel your appointment please advise us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment time as there will be a cancellation fee of 50% if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice.  

 

Gail Rice

BA(Can,), MSocHealth(Maq) Assoc MAPS

Areas of interestGail Rice

Collaborative treatment using a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy. Gail is particularly interested in using mindfulness and writing techniques in her work. Some of the areas she assists clients with include:

  • Anger management
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and loss
  • Impulsive behaviors
  • Life transition and adjustment issues
  • Panic disorder
  • Post-natal depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance abuse
  • Suicidal ideation and attempts

Appointments and fees

Individuals $155
Couples $175

A schedule for appointments will depend on your needs, your particular circumstances, your goals and your commitment. Most people come for approximately 4-10 sessions. Usually, there are a number of weekly sessions followed by fortnightly, monthly or yearly sessions.

Some clients with very specific issues may only need a couple of sessions. Other clients come for longer-term therapy over a period of years.

If you have difficulty with the scheduled fee, some fee relief is available by prior arrangement with Gail.

Please note that rebates may be available from Medicare or your private health care fund.

Hours

Gail's hours are

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm/ 4pm - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

More information about Gail

Gail combines experience in counseling, teaching, coaching, facilitation and consulting to assist a broad range of individuals through the process of change. She works collaboratively with a range of health professionals to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from stress, anxiety and depression associated with mental health issues, illness, trauma or everyday life changes. Recently Gail's work has been informed by the philosophy and practice of mindfulness, which has been shown to be particularly effective in reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Gail also works extensively with writing as a therapeutic tool. 

Gail sees a wide range of individuals and couples dealing with challenges in their lives for psychotherapy and counselling. Most people who come are seeking to cope with or facilitate change in themselves, their relationships, their work or their world. Most of us struggle with living in the present, and much of anxiety and depression in our worlds often comes about because we reside in the past or the future. Gail helps clients to understand where ‘their world' is and to provide some mindfulness based strategies to help them learn to be more in the moment.

Coaching

Sometimes our lives are reasonably happy, balanced and we just wish to improve our performance in certain aspects of our personal or work life. Gail can help you set new goals and develop strategies to assist you in reaching these goals.

Workplace

Gail has a range of experience working with corporate clients as a coach.  She is also available to offer counselling services as part of an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Workshops

Gail currently offers writing workshops at Rozelle Total Health:

Re-Storying our Lives

A six-week writing program incorporating mindfulness for clients with anxiety and depression.

See me on linkedin  http://au.linkedin.com/pub/gail-rice/9/b8b/384

Please note that rebates may be available from Medicare or your private health care fund.

 

Dr Roger Dunphy

BA(NSW), DPsych(Macq.) MAPS

Areas of interest

Roger is particularly interested in working with adolescents and young adults. He is interested in working with men and runs a mens' group at RTH.

  • Adolescents

  • Anxiety

  • Child sexual abuse and early trauma

  • Depression

  • Grief and loss

  • General counselling / psychotherapy

  • Suicide prevention

  • Men’s issues

  • Relationship and sex counselling

Often people attend for general counselling; sometimes we just need to talk to someone who understands.  However, for many issues, an assessment of the problem is necessary; your initial conversation will enable a thorough understanding of your concerns and the situation, which is important as it will help determine which strategies may help you achieve positive change.  Roger will work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals, asking your thoughts along the way to ensure you are happy with the direction and progress of therapy. If you have difficulty with the scheduled fee, some fee relief is available by prior arrangement with Roger.  Please note that rebates may be available from Medicare or your private health care fund. Most appointments are 50 to 55 minutes in duration.

Appointments and fees

Individuals  $150

Couples/Families

Hours

Roger is available on Thursdays (afternoon, evening) and Saturdays

More information about Roger

Roger balances the art of counselling with the science of psychology using an integrated approach to treatment depending on each individual.  He has training and experience in a number of therapies including Cognitive Behaviour, Psychodynamic, Systemic Family, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  Roger’s doctoral research was in the area of male child sexual abuse and self harm / suicidal behaviour as well as grief counselling, whilst his postgraduate training focused on adolescents, general adult mental health, and bereavement.  

Roger has taught counselling and psychology at the Australian College of Applied Psychology where he has also managed the College’s psychologist supervision and registration program.  Previously he was psychologist and manager of Selah, a unique suicide prevention counselling clinic associated with St Vincent’s Private Hospital.  Prior to becoming a psychologist he worked in disabilities, youth work, and business. 

Linkedin Profile: http://au.linkedin.com/in/rogerdunphy
 
 
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