Online psychology for your Tasmanian workers compensation claim.
Video or phone sessions with an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist, billed directly to your insurer. No cost to you once your insurer approves treatment.
Helping you get through the tough stuff, while building the strongest mind possible.
100% online therapy, sessions with a Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA PSY0002467677
I'm a Clinical Psychologist who works with people dealing with the psychological impact of a workplace injury, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and workplace stress or bullying.
Every session runs by video or phone call, so you can talk to me from wherever you feel most comfortable.
More about my background and approach
Training. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University, with first-class honours, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England.
Experience. I've worked in the UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice and Lifeline. Before psychology I worked in around 20 different workplaces, including cafes, guitar teaching, real estate and finance (as a Certified Financial Planner, mortgage broker and buyer's agent), so I understand the pressures that come with many different kinds of work. I'm a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Approach. For trauma I use EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also draw on CBT, ACT, schema therapy, DBT, exposure and response prevention, the Unified Protocol and motivational interviewing, depending on what suits you.
A short introduction (about 3 minutes)
Book first, paperwork comes after
Book online
Pick a time that suits you on our online booking page. It's the quickest way to get started. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 5:30pm–9:30pm (Tasmanian time), and on Saturdays.
Having trouble? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au.
Complete your forms
Once you've booked, we'll send you a digital form to complete. It will cover consent, your details and your claim, and can be done any time before your first session.
Meet online
Join your video session from home, work, or wherever suits. Approved sessions are billed directly to your insurer.
Care that fits around a hard year, not the other way round
A workplace injury claim is stressful enough without also having to find time to sit in a waiting room. Sessions run over video or phone call, at a time that works for your schedule, with a clinical psychologist experienced in workplace injury, trauma and return-to-work recovery.
Treatment is matched to what you need. Sometimes that's a structured approach like EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, schema therapy or DBT. Sometimes it's simply having the space to talk things through and work out the next step together. Often it's a bit of both.
What's included
- No out-of-pocket cost for approved treatment
- Direct billing to your employer's insurer
- A registered Clinical Psychologist, not a provisional practitioner
- Sessions from anywhere in Tasmania, no travel
Common questions
Your insurer needs to have accepted your claim, or approved psychology treatment, before sessions can be funded. When you book, you'll be asked for your claim number and insurer details. If you don't have them handy, book anyway and we'll follow up by email. After booking we'll send your forms, where you can upload your claim approval letter and your GP referral if you have one. A referral from your GP or treating doctor is the usual starting point, and sometimes your insurer or case manager can refer you. Not sure what applies to you? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au and we'll point you in the right direction.
Tell your employer about the injury as soon as you can, and see a doctor (usually your GP) for a Workers Compensation Certificate of Capacity. Then give your employer the claim form and the certificate, and keep copies. Claims generally need to be made within 6 months of the injury. Once your claim is lodged, you can book with us. WorkSafe Tasmania can help with the steps on 1300 366 322.
In general, yes. Your claim needs to include a psychological injury, or a psychological condition arising from your injury, for treatment to be funded. Your insurer makes the call on whether a claim is accepted, not us. If you're not sure where yours stands, ask your case manager or get in touch and we'll talk it through.
In Tasmania, once your claim is lodged your employer's insurer must pay reasonable medical expenses up to $5,000, even while liability is still being decided. Psychology sessions can count towards this. The insurer has 84 days to dispute your claim. If it doesn't, the claim is treated as accepted. Tell us where your claim is up to and we'll talk through the options.
Claims for a psychological injury that arose substantially from reasonable action taken in a reasonable manner by your employer, such as a transfer, demotion, disciplinary action or counselling, can be excluded under Tasmania's rules. Action that wasn't reasonable, or wasn't carried out reasonably, doesn't count. Whether it applies to you is a decision for your employer's insurer, and it can be disputed. If you're unsure, a chat with your GP or a workers' compensation lawyer can help.
Your insurer decides this. They usually approve an initial block of sessions, which can be extended if treatment is helping and your insurer agrees.
Disputes about a claim, or about whether treatment is reasonable, go to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT). WorkSafe Tasmania can explain the process on 1300 366 322. Let us know too, as we can sometimes provide information to support a request for treatment.
Your employer and insurer can't access your clinical records without your consent. To keep funded sessions going, though, your insurer will usually need updates on how you're going and your treatment plan before approving more sessions. Our consent form explains what's shared and when.
Yes. Psychologists are registered nationally with AHPRA, not state by state, so you can see a psychologist anywhere in Australia by video. Your sessions are billed directly to your insurer, just like with a local provider.
Research suggests video therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for many common problems, and it's easier to fit around work and recovery.
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