Open Sky Psychology
Open Sky Psychology
Suite 9, 227 Morrison Road, Ryde, New South Wales, 2112, Australia
1300 739 531(Work)
https://openskypsychology.com.au/Overview
We are psychologists and relationship counsellors whose aim is to relieve emotional distress and improve quality of life.
We see: ADULTS, CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, COUPLES and FAMILIES
If you are booking for children 8 years and older, or for young people 12 years and older, you will need to phone our reception team on 1300 739 531 on to book them in, as we need an adult to be doing the bookings. In addition...
Are you booking as a NEW client or CURRENT client?
If you a NEW CLIENT
1) Click on 'Book Appointment' ABOVE
2) Choose your desired practitioner
3) For initial bookings we have a NON-REFUNDABLE $50 deposit
If you are a CURRENT CLIENT
1) Find the photo of your practitioner BELOW
2) Click on 'Book Practitioner' under their name
3) Select an appointment time
IMPORTANT
- All sessions are booked face-to-face by default.
- If you would prefer a Telehealth (online) session, you will need to phone our Reception team to organise this.
- You will receive an automated SMS reminder 24 hours before your scheduled booking.
SORRY WE DON'T OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
1) Court Reports
2) Assessments for NDIS Funding
3) Visa and Immigration Documentation
For all enquiries, please call our reception team on 1300 739 531.
Practitioners at this location
Psychologist
Rates (General Psychologist):
$230 day rate
$250 5pm onwards (AH)
Approved for WorkCover.
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $96.65 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$230 day - $96.65 = $133.35
$250 AH - $96.65 = $153.35
With more than a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and families, Christine is well-equipped to understand the complexities and difficulties that parents and young people face.
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Psychologist
Rates (Clinical Psychologist):
$275 day rate
$295 5pm onwards (AH)
Approved for WorkCover.
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $141.85 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$275 day - $141.85 = $133.15
$295 AH - $141.85 = $153.15
Jacky is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience. He has a friendly nature and works with individuals ranging from teenagers to the elderly, adopting various evidence-based approaches including Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, and DBT, according to the needs of the individual. His aim is to not only help clients to resolve their painful history, but also to promote their growth.
He has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has worked with a wide range of mental health problems, including psychosis.
He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Psychologist
Rates:
$260 day rate
$280 5pm onwards
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $96.65 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$260 day - $96.65 = $163.35
$280 AH - $96.65 = $183.35
Margo has more than 20 years experience as a Psychologist, and a PhD in adult change and growth. She sees many of the life dilemmas we face as and inevitable part of the path to personal growth, if only we can dare to embrace change.
She works with Life Purpose and Direction, Existential Dilemmas, Relationships, and Midlife Crisis concerns (no matter what age you are when they appear).
Psychologist
Rates (Senior Psychologist):
$230 day rate
$250 5pm onwards (AH)
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $96.65 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$230 day - $96.65 = $133.35
$250 AH - $96.65 = $153.35
Emili is a Senior Psychologist at Open Sky Psychology. She works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing emotional distress.
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Psychologist
Rates (General Psychologist):
$230 business hours
$250 5pm onwards (AH weekdays)
$310 Couples or Families (any time)
* Important - Fili sees adults, couples and young people (15 years and older).
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $96.65 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$230 - $96.65 = $133.35
$250 - $96.65 = $153.35
$270 Saturdays - $96.65 = $173.35
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Fili is a warm and welcoming psychologist with 30 years of experience. She aims to provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore what has brought you to therapy. She works with adults, couples, families and young people aged 15 plus years.
She has an interest in working with trauma and similar life challenges, and uses mindfulness skills as part of her approach.
Social Worker
Rates (Social Worker):
Important: these rates will increase by $10 as from 1st February, 2025.
$260 5pm onwards, and Saturdays
*Only works AH and Saturdays
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $82.30 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$260 - $82.30 = $177.70
Melanie enjoys working with some of the most challenging and difficult presenting issues that many other mental health practitioners shy away from. She has worked extensively with a number of client groups, with a particular focus on child and adolescent mental health, including ADHD and Autism.
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Social Worker under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Psychologist
Rates (Clinical Psychologist):
$275 day rate
$295 5pm onwards (AH)
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $141.85 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$275 day - $141.85 = $133.15
$295 AH - $141.85 = $153.15
Nathan Is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and older adults. He has a warm and empathic therapist style, with an emphasis on collaboratively helping clients develop a deeper sense of self understanding, and a practical focus on helping clients identify and achieve personal goals and underlying emotional needs.
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Psychologist
Rates (General Psychologist):
$250 5pm onwards (AH weekdays)
$270 Saturdays
$310 Couples or Families (any time)
* Important - Sandip is AVAILABLE see adolescents (12 years and older).
If you have a MHCP, you may be eligible to receive $96.65 from Medicare.
How it works - you pay us the full fee amount, and then Medicare sends you the rebate.
So to calculate your out of pocket cost, after the Medicare rebate:
$250 AH - $96.65 = $153.35
$270 Saturdays - $96.65 = $173.35
Sandip is a warm and friendly psychologist, who has had a wealth of experience working with couples, families and children.
He has trained in the Gottman method, for helping couples navigate difficulties, and he is also an accredited EMDR practitioner, which he uses when working with anxiety and PTSD.
See your GP to discuss whether you are eligible for a partial Medicare rebate for a Psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
Counsellor
Rates:
$150 day rate
$170 5pm onwards, and Saturdays
$240 Couples and Family Counselling at any time.
Please note - No Medicare rebates are possible, but some Private Health fund rebates may apply, depending on your level of cover.
Sylvia is a warm and wise Counsellor/Psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling from Monash University. Many of her clients experience relationship difficulties, trauma, or need support to navigate a wide range of common life stresses. She works with couples, individuals, and parents of children with disabilities.
Sylvia is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and has helped many clients with language barriers to find a way to understand each other and their life challenges in a way that provides a path forward.
Counsellor
Rates:
$120 day rate
$150 5pm onwards
Please note - No Medicare rebates and Private Health fund rebates are applicable.
Vishmi has a natural warmth and ease with people from various walks of life creating a supportive therapeutic environment. With a keen focus on listening attentively to each person’s unique story, Vishmi offers empathic feedback and guidance tailored to their needs.
Vishmi can offer Counselling and Psychotherapy in Sinhala, as well as fluent English.