Katana VentraIP

I WILL PSYCHOLOGY

“Vision without action is a daydream.

Action without vision is a nightmare."

Steven C. Hayes

Katana VentraIP

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I WILL PSYCHOLOGY provides psychological treatment from 3 locations in Southeast Brisbane, with consulting rooms in Cleveland, Carindale and Springwood.

We assist adolescents (aged 16+) and adults who experience a wide range of mental health challenges.

Appointments are available for individuals, couples and families, and can be attended in-person, or via Telehealth consults. We accept referrals via a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Workcover QLD, and self-referrals.

Clients can be served in English and Afrikaans.


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We use evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). However, depending on the person and the challenges they are facing, we will draw on other therapeutic approaches, including Clinical Hypnosis.


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I have an interest and more than 20 years' experience in treating the following psychological presentations:

  • Anxiety Disorders, including OCD, Panic Attacks and Phobias
  • Mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar Mood Disorder
  • Adult ADHD (assessments towards diagnosis and interventions to develop coping strategies)
  • Trauma (PTSD and Complex PTSD)
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Emotional regulation (Anger Management)
  • Compulsive Behaviours and Addictions (Alcohol, Substances, Gambling, Pornography etc)
  • Adjustment Difficulties due to injury, disease, family changes, work, retirement, and migration
  • Sexual Disorders (Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Aversion, Sexual Arousal Disorders, Orgasmic Disorders, Premature Ejaculation, Sexual Pain Disorders and Sexual Compulsions)
  • Chronic Pain Management and Somatoform Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Self-Harming Behaviour and Suicide Ideation
  • Stress Management, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue
  • Self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, self-judgement, self-loathing and perfectionism

In addition to the above, I have a special interest in Couples and Marriage Therapy, dealing with a wide range of challenges, including:

  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Betrayal, Trust and Insecurities
  • Sexual challenges
  • Separation, Divorce and Reconciliation
  • “My kids, Your kids and Our kids”
  • Domestic Violence

WILLEM VAN DEN BERG

WILLEM VAN DEN BERG

Masters of Science - Clinical Psychology

Registered Psychologist since 2004

I am originally from South Africa and have been living in Australia since 2016. I have  more than 20 years of experience in providing psychological treatment to a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges. I enjoy getting my clients actively engaged in gaining insight into the challenges they experience, as well as to find practical and workable interventions towards an enriched life. I further consider the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Using a client-centred approach in providing interventions, I aim to tailor the intervention to suit the client’s individual style, preferences and circumstances.

My therapy style is warm, open, non-judgemental, and I am sensitive to the cultural and religious backgrounds of my clients. I am mindful and respectful of the role their cultural and religious beliefs could play in the challenges they experience, as well as in the treatment of these challenges.

Looking forward to being part of your process towards healing and growth.

OUR LOCATIONS

Please view the details below for our 3 locations.

Appointments are available at:

CLEVELAND on Mondays and Fridays - 7am to 4pm

CARINDALE on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 8am to 4pm

SPRINGWOOD on Wednesdays - 7am to 4pm

CLEVELAND

THE SAVANNAH PLACE

3/187 Middle Street Cleveland

Phone: 0404 731 488

Email: info@iwillpsychology.com.au

SPRINGWOOD

PHYSIO ON CHATSWOOD

14 Chatswood Road Springwood

Phone: 0404 731 488

Email: info@iwillpsychology.com.au

www.physioonchatswood.com.au

CARINDALE

WESTFIELD CARINDALE

Healthcare Plus Medical Centre

1151 Creek Road, Carindale

Phone: (07) 3135 9898

www.healthcareplusmedical.com.au

Email: reception@healthcareplusmedical.com.au

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All consultations are scheduled as a 50-minute appointment.
  • The costs per consultation is $250
  • If you have a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan you will receive a Medicare rebate of $96.65 for each attended session.
  • Consultations for clients referred under WorkCover Queensland, will be charged according to the approved rates.

  • No, however, you can obtain a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Psychiatrist. This will allow you to get a rebate from Medicare that will reduce the cost of your sessions.

  • If you have a GP referral and mental health care plan, the out of pocket expense for a fifty-minutes consultation is $153.35 (With a fee of $250, you will receive a Medicare rebate of $96.65 for each attended session, in this example the gap fee will be $153.35).

  • Ten medicare rebates are claimable each calendar year. Alternatively you may use your private health fund or pay privately.

  • Currently, Medicare provides rebates for 10 individual Psychological Consultations per Calander year (January to December)

  • To qualify for such rebates, you would require a valid referral from your GP or Psychiatrist, as well as a valid (active) Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)

  • The MHTP is created and registered with Medicare by your treating GP or Psychiatrist

  • The MHTP needs to be reviewed if there is a change in your mental health status OR if 12 months have passed since your last review. Kindly refer to your GP regarding more information on any Reviews of your MHTP

  • The Referral

    Each eligible person is currently entitled to a Medicare Rebate for up to but not exceeding 10 psychology consultations per year.

    There are 2 standard referrals:

    - The 1st referral is normally for 6 sessions

    - The 2nd referral is normally for 4 sessions

    Each referral expires after a 12-month period.

    These referrals allow you to access therapy sessions from your MHTP. Without a referral from your doctor for these therapy sessions, your MHTP will be 'mostly' inactive or asleep. In other words, to keep your MHTP active and working for you, you need a valid and current Referral. Without it, you will not be able to legally claim for your rebates.

  • What makes a Referral valid?

    Each Referral from your doctor will need to contain the below information:


    - Date of Referral


    - Client's full name


    - Client's date of birth - Diagnosis


    - Number of sessions required


    - Stating that the referral is under a mental health care plan / an eating disorder plan - The GP's name and signature - The GP's provider number

  • You do not need a Review to gain your Referral for your extra 4 sessions. However, you do need a Referral Letter for each course of sessions

  • Please note that your GP may need a longer session than the standard GP session times to register a MHTP, a MHTP Review and to provide you with a referral. Kindly mention that when booking in with your GP

Your GP determines the number of sessions in the letter sent to the mental health professional. The maximum limit is 6 visits in the first referral, an additional 4 visits after one mental health review.  Usually this means that there are up to 10 sessions in the calendar year, if the GP recommends this is required for the condition being treated.

No referral is needed if you are using private health insurance or paying yourself.  Many clients engage in treatment without a referral.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 48 hours' notice
  • If you cancel or fail to attend your appointment, fees will apply unless there are extenuating circumstances.

​Cancellation Policy

  • If cancelled with 48 hours or more notice: $0 fee

  • If cancelled between 48 hours and 24 hours notice: 50% of fee applicable

  • Cancelled with less than 24 hours notice: 100% of the fee applicable.

  • Non-attendance without notice: 100% of the fee applicable.

No, you can only get rebates when you have a valid MHTP, which is only registered for Individual Psychological Treatments.

Contact Us

Address

187 Middle Street

Phone

+61404731488

Email

info@iwillpsychology.com.au