Dural Psychology

Welcome to Dural Psychology, a safe and confidential space dedicated to managing issues causing distress in your life. Our dedicated team of psychologists is committed to providing exceptional care for individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological issues. We believe that all individuals deserve to live a life of the highest quality possible, with meaning, contentment, and opportunities to achieve personal goals.

At Dural Psychology, we offer individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children aged 12 years and above. Our team of practitioners collectively provides an extensive range of psychological services, including therapy and supervision, private practice mentoring, and eResources. Every practitioner holds academic qualifications in Psychology and is registered with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which mandates adherence to approved standards of training, competence, and confidentiality.

Our Services

Our services aim to assist individuals in managing a wide range of psychological issues, including:

• Mood Issues & Addictions: Depression, Post Natal Depression (PND), Bipolar Disorder, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, and Gambling Addiction.
• Anxiety: Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Perfectionism, Trauma & Stress, PTSD, Complex Trauma/CPTSD, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Adult Survivor of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Bullying, Life Transitions, and Workplace Stress.
• Other Issues: Dissociation, Adjustment Issues, Chronic Pain Management, Brain Injury, ADHD, Grief, Hoarding, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Anger Management, Trichotillomania, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Personality Disorders, and Schizophrenia.

Our therapy services can help you learn more about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours and how to manage them effectively. We offer supervision and assistance with gaining registration as a Psychologist. Our eResources provide helpful content that may assist your mental health journey. Private Practice Mentoring is available for those looking to set up or build their private psychology practice.

We service the Hills District and surrounding Sydney regions, with our office located in Dural. We understand that attending in-person sessions can be challenging, so we also offer remote options for sessions.

Meet Our Team

Our team of practitioners includes Dr. Stephanie Saulnier (Director and Clinical Psychologist), Katrina Dever (Registered Psychologist), Mirelle D'Mello (Registered Psychologist), Sophie Peek (Clinical Psychologist), Kara Campbell (Clinical Psychologist), Rachael Gould (Clinical Psychologist Registrar / Registered Psychologist), and Tamara Robinson-Macleod (Registered Psychologist). Each practitioner has unique areas of specialisation and approaches to treatment, ensuring that you receive the best possible care.

FAQs

Do we offer phone or online (Telehealth) sessions?

Yes, we do offer phone or online sessions (Telehealth) for all clients. Clients who have a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP are eligible for the standard Medicare rebate per session (10 sessions per calendar year). Private clients and NDIS clients will be subject to standard fees for telehealth sessions. WorkCover clients are eligible for telehealth sessions as long as the injured worker and the claim manager agree to these services.

Can you provide reports for court?

We do not have a specialist Psychologist who provides medico-legal reports for court. However, all Psychologists are able to provide a treatment report for court purposes, to confirm that you have been attending sessions.

Can we see clients under NDIS?

Yes, we can see clients under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). However, we can only see clients who are self-managed or plan-managed. Unfortunately, we are no longer able to see clients who are specifically managed by the NDIS.

What age groups do you see?

We can see adults, adolescents, and children aged above 12 for individual sessions. For young children under 18 months, issues are usually resolved with parents having sessions without the child.

What is a Mental Health Care Plan?

Medicare rebates are available to clients for selected mental health services provided by Psychologists. In order to access this rebate, a GP needs to complete a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) which outlines your issues, goals, and the treatment required. A GP usually requires a longer consultation time to complete the plan.