At Ramsay Psychology Charlestown, our team of clinical and registered psychologists provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and families. We’re here to help you manage life’s challenges and support your journey to improved wellbeing.

Our diverse team brings expertise in areas such as child and adolescent psychology, perinatal support, family therapy, trauma recovery, and relationship counselling. We also have psychologists experienced in supporting neurodiverse clients and those managing complex health conditions.

Who We Support

We welcome clients of all ages and backgrounds, and can assist with a wide range of concerns, including:

Anxiety and mood disorders, including depression
Adjustment disorders and stress-related conditions
Trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD
Grief and loss
Personality disorders
Parenting and child behavioural issues
Antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety
ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Relationship and family difficulties
Substance misuse and addiction
Workplace stress and burnout
Support during major life changes or disability

Appointments

Appointments are available now and can be booked by calling us on 02 9906 9214, or by emailing Charlestown.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au.

Referrals

You don’t need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment at Ramsay Psychology Charlestown. However, with a GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for a set number of sessions each calendar year. Referrals can be made to Ramsay Psychology or to a specific psychologist.

Private health insurance holders may also be eligible for partial refunds - check with your health fund for details.

Ramsay Psychology psychologists and practice staff offer concessions and fee structures for individuals who are covered by NDIS (self-funded and plan-managed only). These are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

X Our Services

The team of psychologists at Ramsay Psychology Charlestown provide psychological support for a wide range of mental health concerns experienced by children, adolescents, adults and older persons. These conditions include but are not limited to:

  • Addictions
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Anxiety
  • Complex trauma
  • Couple Counselling
  • Depression
  • Domestic or family violence
  • Drug and alcohol misuse
  • Eating disorders
  • Excoriation
  • Life transitions
  • Emotion dysregulation
  • Employment-related stress
  • Gerontology
  • Grief & loss
  • Interpersonal conflict
  • Mood disorders
  • Motivation and engagement
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal, postnatal and antenatal depression and anxiety
  • Personality disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychometric testing
  • Psychosis (early onset)
  • Relationship and family difficulties
  • Self esteem and development
  • Sexuality
  • Sleep disorders
  • Social work
  • Stress and burnout
  • Substance misuse
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Tics or Tourette’s disorder
  • Trauma
  • Trichotilomania
  • Work stress

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X Therapy Types

Our psychologists use a range of therapies to assist in the treatment of clients. Some of these may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness based therapies
  • Parenting interventions and attachment-based therapies
  • Systemic Family Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

See more information about our psychologists here


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X Psychometric Testing

Ramsay Psychology provides psychometric testing. This is a process by which a person’s cognitive, psychological, emotional and behavioural functioning is comprehensively assessed through a detailed interview and standardised testing. Psychometric testing may be needed for a new or corrected diagnosis of certain conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disorders and Dementia.

 


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Ramsay Psychology has appointments available during the following times.

    • Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Thursday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Please note: Times may vary slightly to those listed above depending on the availability of psychologists.

 

For more information or to talk to someone about booking an appointment with one of our psychologists, please contact the friendly team at: 

Phone: 02 9906 9214 
Fax: 02 9906 9272

Email: Charlestown.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au 

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Ramsay Psychology Charlestown is located at Suite C and, D, Level/2 250 Pacific Hwy, Charlestown NSW 2290. 


There is free parking nearby to the Ramsay Psychology practice. To access this turn onto Powell Street, then right onto Tallara Street. There is free parking on the left.

Ramsay Psychology is on Level 2 of the JSA building. The lift can be accessed via the underground carpark (past bins and black metal gate).

 

Find a Practitioner


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Jessica Alpin

Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
02 9906 9272

Jessica is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting clients of all ages with a variety of presentations and needs. She has strong interest in working with people experiencing anxiety, neurodiversity, and parenting challenges as well as those requiring child and family support.

Jessica provides high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions. She has a client-focused approach, incorporating individual needs, strengths and goals. Jessica’s therapeutic interventions include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, solution- and emotion-focused therapies, and mindfulness.

Jessica is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and supports clients of all ages and various presentations. She achieved her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology.

Age Groups:

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  •  Adults
  • Families

Treatment Modalities:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Behaviour Therapy (BT)
  • Cognitive Therapy (CT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness

 

Qualifications:
BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS

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Catherine Boylan

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Catherine is a Registered Psychologist and has over 27 years of experience supporting children and adults experiencing difficulties associated with complex trauma. Catherine has worked with individuals across the life span in a variety of settings, including both community and inpatient mental health services and Out of Home Care Services.

Catherine has experience working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with attachment issues, family distress and parenting issues, anxiety and depression, suicide and self-harm, emotion regulation difficulties, foster and kinship care issues and children demonstrating sexually harmful behaviour.

Supporting people experiencing difficulties associated with complex trauma is a particular area of interest for Catherine, with many years of experience and training in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with complex emotional and psychological difficulties stemming from childhood trauma and adversity.

Catherine is a warm and compassionate psychologist. She has a flexible approach to therapy, drawing upon a number of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness.

“Connectedness has the power to counterbalance adversity” ~ Bruce Perry

Age Groups:

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Mindfulness.

Presentations

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Parenting Issues

 

Qualifications:
BAPsych, MAPsych, MAPS

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Dr Karen Calabria

Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Karen is a Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been working in the mental health setting for almost 25 years. She has experience working with people aged 16 and over who have a wide variety of life problems. In addition to providing therapy to people with adjustment difficulties and mood disorders, Karen also works with individuals who have complex trauma (PTSD and Complex PTSD), addictions, interpersonal conflict, emotion dysregulation and self-harming behaviours. She also has a special interest in working with people who are neurodivergent, and enjoys working with people who have ADHD, ASD and AUDHD (people who have both ADHD and ASD).

Karen is also trained in the provision of diagnostic assessments for ADHD, ASD and AUDHD. She is also able to provide cognitive assessments to people who wish to understand their overall level of general intelligence, cognitive strengths and weaknesses and also their unique learning styles.

 In order to effect change in her client group, Karen has experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches, such as Schema Therapy and the Conversational Model. She uses her knowledge, skills and experience to tailor her interventions to the needs of each and every individual client. She does so, however, using a warm, compassionate approach with much focus on developing a strong therapeutic alliance.

For Psychologists, Karen has been a Board Approved Supervisor for over 10 years and is able to provide clinical supervision for Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Psychology Registrars and both fully and provisionally Registered Psychologists. This is a much enjoyed aspect of Karen’s work.

Karen is an approved BUPA provider and sees people via DVA and ADF pathways.

Qualifications:
BSc (Hons), BAPsych, DPsych(ClinPsych)

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Malcolm Devantier

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Malcolm is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mood, personality and developmental disorders in children, adolescents and adults. He is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has worked in Private Practice, Marriage/Relationship Counselling, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), the Primary Health Network, the NDIS and Out of Home Care environments.

His therapeutic style encompasses elements of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to provide individualised support for every client.

Malcolm is compassionate, with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and dedicated to delivering the highest quality evidence-based counselling.

He works collaboratively to develop therapy objectives and provide counselling to meet individual client needs. In doing so, he equips clients with the practical skills, tools and coping strategies to make positive changes in their lives. He focuses on building relationships and assisting people day to day with effective communication and service.

Age groups:
• Adolescents
• Adults


Therapeutic Modalities:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness

Interests:

• Working with couples

• Interpersonal and relationship difficulties

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Depression, anxiety and stress

• Bipolar disorder

• Men’s mental health.

Qualifications:
BPsych(Hons), MBA, BCom

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Anthony Espinosa

Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Anthony is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults facing a range of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and chronic pain. His warm, engaging and collaborative approach draws on evidence-based therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy, including Mindfulness techniques, with a strong emphasis on each client’s unique strengths and values. He believes in creating a supportive space where clients can feel heard and understood, can acquire skills to meet their needs and feel empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Anthony also provides therapy to Autistic adults adjusting to a late-life diagnosis—an experience that can sometimes bring a complex mix of emotions, e.g., relief in knowing and grief about the past, while also raising questions and uncertainty about the future. Using a neurodiversity-affirming approach, he supports clients in exploring their neurodivergence and to navigate challenges such as sensory sensitivities, masking and burnout. He works collaboratively with clients in fostering authenticity, strengthening self-advocacy skills, and building sustainable strategies for maintaining psychological wellbeing. (It is important to note that Anthony provides therapeutic interventions, however, does not perform diagnostic assessments or reviews for ASD.)

Anthony is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Age groups:
• Young adults (18+)
• Adults
• Older persons

Therapeutic modalities:
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Schema Therapy, mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions

Qualifications:
GDipPsych, BSPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)

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Zoe Semmler

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Zoe is a warm and approachable clinician who prioritises providing a safe and inclusive space, where clients are heard. She is experienced in providing evidence-based quality assessment and interventions. Zoe appreciates the unique strengths and circumstances individuals bring and strives to tailor her services to best suit their needs. 

Zoe works with a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behaviour Therapy (BT), Cognitive Therapy (CT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT), Mindfulness.

Zoe holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with Honours, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and has her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. She has over nine years experiences across settings, presentations, and the lifespan. She focusses on providing quality supports to adult clients.

Qualifications:
BSocSc(Psych)(Hons), GDip(Psych), MPsych(Clin)

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Cass Worpell

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Charlestown
Fax:
1300 171 786

Cass has a particular interest in the treatment and assessment of anxiety and depression, complex trauma, bereavement, and adjustment to change in adolescents and adults. Cass is also experienced in treating diagnosable disorders including mood disorders and personality disorders. Cass also enjoys assisting individuals in understanding sleep and regaining healthy sleep patterns.

Cass is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families, groups and organisations and has undertaken numerous managerial roles fundamental in establishing and maintaining community mental health services in NSW.  Previously, as a board approved supervisor Cass has also supervised provisionally registered psychologists in gaining full registration.

Cass is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has been a full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and The Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC) for over 20 years. Cass has extensive experience in private hospital, public mental health hospital, rehabilitation and private practice. Cass particularly enjoys assisting people to overcome trauma and also has a passion for assisting individuals to understand and manage diagnosable disorders effectively and to manage emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, guilt and shame.

Age Groups

Children, adolescents and adults

Therapeutic Modalities

Cass uses a range of evidence-based practices including;

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  •  Solutions Focused Brief Therapy
  •  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  •  Mindfulness and evidence-based thought processes.

 

 

Qualifications:
BSc(Psych) MAPS MASRC