Ramsay Psychology
Ramsay PsychologyCharlestown
Meet your Psychologist
Our highly experienced psychologists are trained in the latest treatment techniques and are ready to provide support to children, adolescents, adults and older persons.
Our team at Ramsay Psychology Charlestown is made up of degree-qualified psychologists, who are registered with APHRA and offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies.
Face-to-face and telehealth (web-based video) appointments are available. To find out more about our individual psychologists, click here.
You do not need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment (in person or via telehealth) at Ramsay Psychology Charlestown. However, if you have been referred by your GP with a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you will be able to claim a Medicare rebate. This will cover part of the cost of a number of sessions in a calendar year. Your doctor can address the referral to Ramsay Psychology or specifically to one of our psychologists. If you do not already have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and you wish to access this rebate, contact your GP or psychiatrist.
Clients who hold private health insurance may be eligible for a partial refund. Contact your health fund for more information.
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.
Appointments can be booked by calling us on 02 9906 9214, or by emailing Charlestown.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au.
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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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
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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.
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).
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: 1300 171 786
Find a Practitioner
Anthony Espinosa
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Anthony is a Clinical Psychologist who provides adults with psychological treatment for a variety of mental health concerns and other difficult life circumstances. These include anxiety and depression, OCD, ADHD, ASD, chronic pain and health conditions, adjustment, trauma and stress. His therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate and collaborative, and centres on helping clients honour their values and strengths, tailoring interventions that equip them with the skills they need to meet their objectives and create meaningful changes in their lives. In treatment, Anthony draws upon modern evidence-based therapeutic approaches (including CBT, ACT, Schema therapy, mindfulness- and compassion-based approaches) to best suit his client’s needs and goals. Anthony is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Qualifications:
GDipPsych, BSPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)
Cass Worpell
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
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.
Qualifications:
BSc(Psych) MAPS MASRC
Catherine Boylan
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Catherine is a Registered Psychologist and has over 24 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.
Qualifications:
BAPsych, MAPsych, MAPS
Jessica McCausland
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Jessica is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with children and families experiencing a wide range of difficulties and mental health issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment issues and behavioural concerns. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents across the public and private sectors.
Qualifications:
BA Psych (Hons); MPsych (Clinical)
Judy Heyworth
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Judy is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mood, personality and developmental disorders in children, adolescents and adults. Judy is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has extensive experience working across school, inpatient and outpatient hospital, residential care, disability service and support, and private settings. Judy has a special interest in improving emotion regulation for those with developmental trauma, low mood, dissociative disorders, anxiety, behavioural symptoms and grief, from school age children through to adolescents and adults. Regardless of the reason for seeking psychological support, Judy appreciates that every client and family is unique and deserves to have a treatment approach structured around their individual needs, strengths and personal values. Judy’s therapeutic style encompasses elements of DBT, Mindfulness, CBT, Art Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to provide individualised support for every client.
Qualifications:
B.ARTS (PSYCH) HONOURS, DIP. WAYAPA PRACTITIONER (ICT)
Karen Calabria
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Karen is a Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has been working in the mental health setting for over 20 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,
Qualifications:
BSc (Hons), BAPsych, DPsych(ClinPsych)
Malcolm Devantier
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Malcolm is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mood, personality and developmental disorders in children, adolescents and adults.
Qualifications:
BPsych (Hons), MBA, BCom
Sinead Smith
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Sinead Smith is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who completed her Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney.
Qualifications:
BPsych (Hons), MClinPsych