Ramsay Psychology
Ramsay PsychologySouthport
About Us
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 Southport 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.
Referrals
You do not need a doctor’s referral to book an appointment (in person or via telehealth) at Ramsay Psychology Southport. 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 Concession Card Holders, or covered by NDIS (self-funded only), MAIC, OSHC and WorkCover. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Appointments
Appointments can be booked by calling us on 07 3515 5740, or by emailing Southport.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au. We are happy to answer any questions you may have before making an appointment.
The team of psychologists at Ramsay Psychology Southport provide psychological support for a wide range of mental health concerns experienced by children, adolescents, adults and older persons. These symptoms and 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.
For more information or to talk to someone about booking an appointment with one of our psychologists, please contact the friendly team at:
Phone: 07 3515 5740
Fax: 1300 171 786
Ramsay Psychology Southport is located at Level 3, 127 Queen Street, Southport QLD 4215.
Free parking is available in the Queen St Village Precinct.
Find a Practitioner
Alina Ileana
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Alina is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in psychotherapy, personal development, mental health and disability. She has more than 17 years of experience in the field of clinical psychology. She works with young adults and adults.
Qualifications:
BPsych, MA(ClinPsych)
Dr Arina Baharin
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Arina is an honest, transparent and trustworthy registered psychologist, who is passionate about being that supportive person to guide you through life’s challenges.
Qualifications:
PhD(Psych), MPsych(Clin), MSc(Psychological Research), BScPsych(Hons)
Dr Sophia Franks
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Dr Sophia Franks is a clinical psychologist with over twenty-four years of experience working as a psychologist within both public and private sectors in the areas of child and adolescent, perinatal, and adult psychiatry. She takes an empathic and research-based approach to providing psychological care, working closely with individuals and families to support their mental health, well-being and functioning. Dr Franks completed her PhD in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. During this time, she was appointed to a senior psychology position and was awarded a Murdoch Institute grant for her research, which the International Association published for the Study of Pain.
Qualifications:
BBus, BA,GDip ProfPsy, GDip (Parent Infant Mental Health), MPsy(Clin), PhD
Dr Stefan Rethfeldt
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Stefan is an experienced senior Clinical Psychologist offering compassionate, collaborative and evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy for individuals and groups. He works from a humanistic and client centred base and tries to make each session as meaningful as possible for each person.
Qualifications:
BEd, MSc(Ed.Psych), BHSc(Hons), PhD(Psych), MPsych(Clin).
Dragos Ileana
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Dragos is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with almost 20 years of experience working in both public and private mental health sector. He has gained experience in working cross-culturally in a wide range of mental health and relationship issues, as well as, in assisting his clients to reach their innate potential and enable personal growth, improved wellbeing and to live a meaningful life.
Qualifications:
BSc(Psych), MPsych(Clin), MAPS, FCCLP
Margaret Campbell
Principal Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Margaret is the practice principal and a Registered Psychologist at Ramsay Psychology Coolangatta and Southport, with extensive clinical experience in a wide variety of mental health presentations.. Margaret works with both adolescent and adult clients to manage a comprehensive range of symptoms and conditions including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction and substance abuse, emotional and behavioural problems, suicidality and self-harming behaviours. Other areas of expertise include providing care to women who experience Domestic and Family Violence, parenting difficulties and perinatal mental health concerns.
Qualifications:
BA(SocSci), PGDip(Psych)
Molly Robbins
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Molly is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Ramsay Psychology Cooolangatta and Southport, with over 22 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing depression and anxiety, stress, trauma and grief, workplace issues, anger, parenting and relationship difficulties, health concerns related to injury and illness, as well as bipolar, personality and psychotic disorders.
Qualifications:
BSocSc(Psych), BAppSc(Hons), MCLPsych, MAPS, FCCLP