Here at Ritchie & Associates Psychologists, we have a team of fully registered experienced psychologists who are available to offer professional psychological services to you in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Our ethos is to “Help you to help yourself” with a wide variety of life situations.
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Services Offered
Psychologists use observation, interviews and tests to clearly identify the nature and extent of the problem and then decide upon the best form of assistance. They then choose the treatment that best suits your needs, your personality and your circumstances.
Some issues may be dealt with in one or two sessions, others may take longer as behaviour change can be a difficult process.
Psychologists can also work in conjunction with your Doctor or other Allied Health Professional on issues that require medical as well as psychological therapy.
Psychologists assist you to help yourself to make effective and durable life changes, by providing a safe, supportive environment for you to explore your concerns and issues. Psychologists listen, reflect, provide feedback and options allowing you to take the necessary steps to achieve positive changes.
Our Counselling and Clinical Psychology Services can help with issues such as: Addiction -Marital, Family & Relationship Problems -Stress & Tension -Anxiety & Panic Attacks -Depressions & Unresolved Grief -Pain Management -Sexual Difficulties -Work Difficulties -Sleeping Difficulties -Fears & Phobias -Eating & Weight Control Problems -Children’s Learning & Behaviour Management (age 14 and up) -Cognitive Assessments of children
Fees and Payment
Bulk billing for people with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP is available in certain circumstances.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.