Ramsay Psychology
Ramsay PsychologySt Leonards
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 St Leonards 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 St Leonards. 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), SIRA, OSHC and WorkCover. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. We also work with self- and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Appointments can be booked by calling us on 02 9906 9260, or by emailing Stleonards.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au. We are happy to answer any questions you may have before making an appointment. You can book in a call back to discuss beginning your therapy by clicking here.
The team of psychologists at Ramsay Psychology St Leonards 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 St Leonards is located at Level 2, 657 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065.
Free parking is available at St Leonards Square by Mirvac Shopping Centre, within quick walking distance.
Free parking is also available at Gore Hill Oval – 5-minute walk.
On-street parking is available in the area around the practice.
Alternatively, you can travel by train to St Leonards train station. As you enter the Forum, pass the McDonalds, turn left at the IGA, take the entrance from Sergeants Lane into the building where Anytime Fitness is located, and then take the elevator to level 2.
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 9260
Fax: 02 9906 9271
Find a Practitioner
Andrew Wu
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Andrew is a both a counselling and organisational psychologist. His training and extensive experience in both domains allows him to innovate and integrate knowledge to assist his clients to transform their lives.
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Psych, MBA, MAPS
Angela Pak
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Angela is an AHPRA registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi). She believes in providing a safe and trusting environment so clients can work on those difficult problems that keep getting in the way of a fulfilling life.
Qualifications:
BPsychSc(Hons), MProfPsych
Dr Despina Sfakinos
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Despina is a Registered Psychologist with a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders in adulthood, especially anxiety, ADHD, depression and personality disorders
Qualifications:
PhD, GradDipPsychPrac, BA(Hons)
Jessica Carroll
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Jessica is a counselling psychologist who has extensive experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds in the tertiary sector and with private organisations supporting clients with health and wellbeing concerns. Her diverse training and experience enables her to assist her clients to deal with the various challenges in their lives and to make positive and practical choices that increase their wellbeing.
Qualifications:
MA Psych, MGerontology, MAPS
Robin May
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Robin is a Registered Psychologist with extensive clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Robin is known for his work in addiction and is a researcher in treating nicotine dependence. For more than two decades, Robin has worked with clients to unpack underlying mental health, psychological, and behavioural problems associated with substance use. This includes a range of anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues and other complex problems. Robin is a gentle, non-judgemental and compassionate therapist who is passionate about helping people attain psychological freedom from anxiety and stress. He can draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients make meaningful changes, navigate problems, and lessen their anxiety. Robin has training in the psychology of coaching. This enables him, where appropriate, to use a coaching model and solution-focused approach in treatment, to help clients achieve their goals.
Qualifications:
Master of Applied Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)
Sharon Cashel
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Sharon is a Clinical Psychologist who is dedicated to working compassionately and collaboratively with individuals across the lifespan. She has experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional and behavioural difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Self-esteem, Self-Harm and Emotion Dysregulation. Sharon’s therapeutic approach is warm, empathic and non-judgemental. She is passionate about helping her clients gain an in-depth understanding of their difficulties and develop skills so that they can lead fulfilling lives.
Qualifications:
B.A (Hons) Psych, MClinPsych
Sonja Kram
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Sonja is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, Family Therapist and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor. Sonja believes in a strengths-based, wholistic approach to understand each individual’s unique talents, values and goals, as well as the personal, social, relational and contextual factors that are contributing to mental health, or other psychological struggles.
Qualifications:
BA(Hons Psych), MClinPsych, PostGradDip Family Therapy
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology St Leonards
Ramsay Psychology Liverpool
Ramsay Psychology Parramatta
1300 171 786
Ted Quan
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Ted Quan believes in a culturally sensitive, client centred approach to mental health. He brings with him over 25 years’ experience working as a psychologist in public and private hospitals, community health centres and other clinical settings. Ted has been clinical supervisor to many psychology interns, and he has been lecturer to postgraduate psychology students, specialising in CBT and the treatment of depression and anxiety. Early intervention services for emerging mental disorders in young people has been an area of interest. Ted had been a member of the International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) since 1995. And has worked as Senior Clinician on Prof. Pat McGorry's early psychosis treatment program (headspace).
Qualifications:
BA (Psyc), MPsyc, GC Transcultural Mental Health, PsychDD, MAPS