Ramsay Psychology
Ramsay PsychologyWollongong
Meet your Psychologist
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 Wollongong 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 . 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
Appointments can be booked by calling us on 02 9906 9203, or by emailing Wollongong.RPP@ramsaypsychology.com.au.
The team of psychologists at Ramsay Psychology Wollongong 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
- Cool Kids Anxiety Program
- 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 Wollongong is located on Level 1, Suite 1 & 2, 87-89 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW 2500
Search for the pink building across the road from the Illawarra Credit Union on the corner of Young Street and Market Street.
Parking on the street around the building should be available. Access the lift to level 1 when arriving.
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 9203
Fax: 02 9906 9273
Find a Practitioner
Angela Petrolo
Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Angela is a registered Clinical Psychologist with qualifications including a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts Criminology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Angela has a particular interest in working with adults and adolescents who have experienced complex trauma throughout their lives and, as such, struggle with chronic and complex mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol use and personality disorder issues. Angela has extensive experience working in the field of trauma and drug and alcohol, in both residential and non-residential settings.
Qualifications:
BCom, BA(Crim), BPsych (Hons), MAClinPsych
Dr Johanna Meyer
Principal Psychologist/Board Approved Supervisor
Service:
Psychology
Dr Johanna Meyer is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor who uses evidence-based therapies to help adults with a variety of mental health concerns. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree (with Honours) and a Master’s degree in Psychology in the United States, she moved to Australia and obtained a combined Master of Clinical Psychology/PhD degree (with Examiners’ Commendation for Outstanding Thesis) at the University of Wollongong. Johanna’s Honours, Masters, and PhD research all focused on enhancing the treatment of anxiety.Johanna has provided psychological intervention across many settings, including: not-for-profit organisations such as headspace, private practice, inpatient facilities, a specialist anxiety clinic, and university clinics. She has experience helping people with grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem, adjustment to difficult transitions, body-focussed repetitive behaviours (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting), gender- and sexuality-related issues, poor body image, trauma, depression, stress, interpersonal difficulties, relationship breakdowns, attention/hyperactivity, and poor sleep.
Qualifications:
BS, MS, PhD (ClinPsyc), MAPS
Elizabeth Hayes
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Elizabeth is a Registered Psychologist, a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor. She has more than 15 years experience working in both public health and private practice with a diverse range of clientele and presentations. This has included roles in public hospital addiction services and mental health, as well as private practice and several years in a leadership role proving psychological treatment to participants in a Court Diversion Program. Elizabeth is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR, with additional training and expertise in the treatment of trauma and complex pain conditions. As a psychologist, Elizabeth is warm, enthusiastic and practical, clients are treated with respect and consultations focus on recovery and client strengths. Elizabeth has provided training to health professionals in the areas of addiction and pain management and provides clinical supervision to intern and more experienced psychologists. She is available to provide services under Medicare and Workcover NSW schemes, both face to face and via telehealth. Age Groups: • Young Adults • Adults • Older Adults Therapeutic Modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • EMDR • Mindfulness • Schema Therapy
Qualifications:
BSc. PGradDipPsych, MAPS
Jacqui Bridge
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Jacqui is a Registered Psychologist who provides evidence-based therapy to young adults, adults and older age individuals. Jacqui is using a combination of strategies that assist with the development of skills and practices that not only help people to heal, but to flourish. Jacqui has extensive training and experience in the health care industry, working as a Registered Nurse, then in Training and Development, before moving into the field of Psychology.
Qualifications:
BSc Psych (Hons)
Toni Hynoski
Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Toni is a registered general psychologist with Post Graduate qualifications, including Master of Professional Psychology (UoW, 5+1) and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degrees. Toni has a particular interest in helping adults who struggle with low self-esteem, interpersonal or family difficulties, and mild-moderate mental health vulnerability to cope more effectively with work and life stressors.
Qualifications:
MProfPsych (Post Grad), BPsych (Hons), MAPS (Assoc.).