Dr Jack River Dunphy
Hi. I’m a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Sydney and online. I help people with a range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality and gender, grief, suicidal thoughts, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and many other issues.
I can see you during or after business hours in Rozelle or Annandale, or online via Zoom.
In my experience, the best time to make a start is today; most people feel relief and wish they’d dealt with things sooner.
I look forward to meeting you.
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate, fee reduction or alternative funding; please see my information on fees.
Here’s a Quick Start Guide to Medicare referrals, suitable to most people:
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Book an appointment to see your GP (a longer appointment if possible)
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Tell them you would like organise a Mental Health Care Plan to see me. They will ask you some questions, give you a couple of questionnaires, and give you a) a referral letter, and b) a copy of your Plan
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Enquire / Book an appointment
To make an appointment, you may:
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call my wonderful receptionist, Ruby, on 02 7209 0734, or
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email your request, or
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use the booking calendar below or via Halaxy (current clients only).
Hours
Monday: 8:30 – 6:30 pm (Annandale)
Tuesday: 8:30 – 6:30 pm (Rozelle)
Wednesday: 8:30 – 6:30 pm (Rozelle)
Thursday: 8:00 – 7:00 pm (Annandale)
Any session can be done on Zoom.
579 Darling Street
ROZELLE
Tue / Wed
103 Johnston Street ANNANDALE
Mon / Thu
Fees & Funding
Fees
Standard Fee:
If you are employed full-time, buy coffee everyday and eat out once a week then you can afford to pay the standard fee, especially if receiving a Medicare rebate.
Reduced Fees:
If paying the standard fee would mean not being able to attend as regularly as needed to achieve optimal health, please let Abby know so we can discuss a reduced fee (see table below).
Online (Zoom, etc)
Online video meetings are available under any funding. My Zoom Room link is in our email signatures.
Types of Funding
Medicare
To be eligible for a Medicare rebate you will need a referral from a GP who will complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan and provide a referral letter. These must be completed prior to your first appointment with me.
So, your first steps would be:
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Book a 30-min appointment to see your GP
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Tell them you want a Mental Health Care Plan to see me. They will ask you some questions, give you a couple of questionnaires, and give you, 1) a referral letter, and 2) a copy of your Plan
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Email me your referral
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Bring the referral with you; Medicare will not pay a rebate if you do not have a recent Plan and provide a referral letter.
The APS has a fact sheet here.
Private Billing
If you do not wish to or are not eligible to access services via a Mental Health Treatment Plan then you may need to pay your own fees without a government rebate. If this would be difficult for you please email me to discuss a reduced fee.
Health Insurance
Most private health insurers offer rebates on psychological services under extras or ancillary cover. Rebates vary depending on your level of cover. I am registered with most insurers. Please let me know if I am not registered with your insurer (ask them) and I will fill out the necessary forms to make this happen.
Victims of Crime (NSW)
I am a Specialist Counsellor with NSW Victims Services, so if your issue relates to a violent crime (such as assault, domestic violence, child or adult sexual assault) committed in New South Wales, your counselling may be paid for by NSW Victims Services.
Although I love to work with Victims of Crime, I can't afford to keep my books open to people under this scheme all the time. If you want to enquire about VoC counselling, feel free to message me to see when this may be available.
Please see their website here with links to the application form.