Online Clinical Psychologist Australia-wideWelcome to MindFort Psychology
Helping you get through the tough stuff while building the strongest mind possible.
100% online therapy with a Clinical Psychologist, wherever you are in Australia
About MindFort Psychology
MindFort Psychology was founded with the mission of empowering individuals to construct strong (fortified) minds, adept at navigating and overcoming life's challenges. These challenges will often relate to work, family, money, and/or relationships and can often have significant and long-lasting impacts on our emotions and ability to achieve inner peace.
This MindFort approach of creating a strong mind and emotional resilience begins by creating a secure, non-judgmental space, encouraging exploration of concerns and difficulties. Through this process, a personalized evidence-based plan is employed to facilitate healing and growth. There are a range of strategies/therapies that may assist, such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), EMDR, schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and ADHD coaching principles, to name a few. The ultimate goal is not to completely change who you are, but to make you the strongest version of yourself possible.
Ryan Eather, Clinical Psychologist
Ryan holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England, and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with first-class honours from Central Queensland University. He has worked across the UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice and Lifeline.
Before psychology, Ryan worked as a Certified Financial Planner, mortgage broker and property buyer's agent, and before that as a café and restaurant waiter and guitar teacher. He understands the pressures of demanding workplaces, from busy hospitality shifts to high-stakes finance, as well as financial stress and burnout.
How Ryan can help
Evidence-based therapy for adults and adolescents (16+), matched to what you need. That might be a structured approach, or simply the space to talk things through and work out the next step together. Often it's a bit of both.
Key areas
Other areas
- Personality disorders (including BPD & NPD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Addiction and substance use
- Sleep difficulties
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
Treatments
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders
- Enhanced CBT for eating disorders (CBT-E)
- Ten-session CBT for eating disorders (CBT-T)
- Motivational Interviewing
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA and NDIS
If your sessions are funded by an insurer or scheme, there's no cost to you once treatment is approved, including evening and Saturday sessions.
NSW and Victorian workers compensation claims aren't currently offered. You can still book with a Medicare plan or privately.
Video & phone session fees
Sessions run weekday evenings and Saturdays (Sydney time). That means clients in WA, and sometimes NT and QLD, can book a weekday afternoon at the standard fee.
Medicare, private health & self-funded
50-minute video or phone session
Medicare rebate of $149.05 per session with a GP referral and either a Mental Health Treatment Plan or an Eating Disorder Plan.
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDIS
50-minute video or phone session
No cost to you
Sessions are billed directly to your insurer or scheme once treatment is approved. There's no extra charge for evening or Saturday sessions.
Workers compensation claims from WA, NT, SA, QLD, TAS and ACT. NSW and Victorian workers compensation claims aren't currently offered.
| Where you are | Weekday times | Saturday times | Medicare, private & self-funded | After rebate | WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS | 5:30pm – 9:30pm | 10am – 3pm | $300 all sessions | $150.95 | No cost |
| Queensland | 4:30pm – 8:30pm | 9am – 2pm | $280 starting before 5pm$300 from 5pm & Saturdays | $130.95$150.95 | No cost |
| South Australia | 5pm – 9pm | 9:30am – 2:30pm | $300 all sessions | $150.95 | No cost |
| Northern Territory | 4pm – 8pm | 8:30am – 1:30pm | $280 starting before 5pm$300 from 5pm & Saturdays | $130.95$150.95 | No cost |
| Western Australia | 2:30pm – 6:30pm | 7am – 12pm | $280 starting before 5pm$300 from 5pm & Saturdays | $130.95$150.95 | No cost |
NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS
WeekdaysSessions between 5:30pm and 9:30pm
SaturdaysSessions between 10am and 3pm
Medicare, private & self-funded
| Session | Fee | After rebate |
|---|---|---|
| All sessions | $300 | $150.95 |
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDISNo cost
Queensland
WeekdaysSessions between 4:30pm and 8:30pm
SaturdaysSessions between 9am and 2pm
Medicare, private & self-funded
| Session | Fee | After rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays before 5pm | $280 | $130.95 |
| From 5pm & Saturdays | $300 | $150.95 |
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDISNo cost
South Australia
WeekdaysSessions between 5pm and 9pm
SaturdaysSessions between 9:30am and 2:30pm
Medicare, private & self-funded
| Session | Fee | After rebate |
|---|---|---|
| All sessions | $300 | $150.95 |
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDISNo cost
Northern Territory
WeekdaysSessions between 4pm and 8pm
SaturdaysSessions between 8:30am and 1:30pm
Medicare, private & self-funded
| Session | Fee | After rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays before 5pm | $280 | $130.95 |
| From 5pm & Saturdays | $300 | $150.95 |
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDISNo cost
Western Australia
WeekdaysSessions between 2:30pm and 6:30pm
SaturdaysSessions between 7am and 12pm
Medicare, private & self-funded
| Session | Fee | After rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays before 5pm | $280 | $130.95 |
| From 5pm & Saturdays | $300 | $150.95 |
WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA & NDISNo cost
Times are shown in each state's local time and adjust automatically for daylight saving. Medicare, private and self-funded sessions starting before 5pm your time are $280; from 5pm, and on Saturdays, they're $300. Approved WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA and NDIS sessions cost you nothing, no matter what time of day your session is.
Booking takes a couple of minutes
Choose your session
Tell us whether you'd like a video or phone session, and how it will be paid for (Medicare, WorkCover, private health and so on). You'll go straight to the right booking calendar with the right fee.
Pick a time
Choose a time that suits you in the online booking calendar. Weekday evenings and Saturdays are available.
Meet online
We'll send a short digital form to complete before your first session. Then join by video link or phone call from wherever you're comfortable.
Get in touch
You can contact Ryan by phone, email, or by sending a message below. You can also book directly online.
- Phone02 9059 8287
- Emailreception@mindfortpsychology.com.au
- Fax02 8526 9858
- BookBook online
Opening hours
Video and phone sessions, Sydney time
| Monday to Friday | 5:30pm – 9:30pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00am – 3:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location: 100% online. There's no clinic to travel to, so you can have your session from home, work or wherever you feel comfortable, anywhere in Australia.
Therapy Australia-wide. Both video and phone sessions available.
Send us a message
We'll reply by email or phone, usually within one business day.
Common questions
Not if you're paying for your sessions yourself, or claiming through private health insurance. You can book straight away without a referral. To get a Medicare rebate, you'll need a GP referral and either a Mental Health Treatment Plan (previously called a Mental Health Care Plan) or an Eating Disorder Plan. For WorkCover, Comcare, TAC, DVA or NDIS, what you need depends on your scheme. Each one has its own page explaining what's required (see WorkCover and funded sessions), and the last step of the booking page lists what to have ready.
Yes. Medicare rebates apply to both video and phone sessions, as long as you have a GP referral and either a Mental Health Treatment Plan (previously called a Mental Health Care Plan) or an Eating Disorder Plan. The rebate for a session with a Clinical Psychologist is currently $149.05.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication. A Clinical Psychologist provides evidence-based talking therapies, such as CBT, EMDR and schema therapy, and doesn't prescribe medication. Many people see both, and Ryan is happy to work alongside your GP or psychiatrist.
Many extras policies include psychology. Check with your fund what they'll pay for a session with a Clinical Psychologist. You can't claim Medicare and private health insurance for the same session.
The first session is about understanding what's going on for you, what you'd like to change, and agreeing on a plan together. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable.
A phone, tablet or computer with a camera, a reasonable internet connection and a private space where you won't be overheard. You'll receive a secure link before your session.
Research suggests video therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for many common problems, and it's easier to fit around work, family and recovery.
Yes. What you discuss is kept confidential, with a few legal exceptions, such as a serious risk to your safety or someone else's. These are explained in your consent form before you start.
MindFort Psychology isn't an emergency service. If you or someone else is in danger, call 000. For 24/7 support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
Ready to talk to someone?
Booking takes a couple of minutes. Tell us whether you want a video or phone session and how it will be paid for, such as Medicare, WorkCover or privately, then pick a time that suits you.
Book a session