Psychological Treatment in Wollongong
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and more.
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About Our Clinic
At The Psych Collective, we help adults navigate life’s challenges with evidence-based psychological care.
Our experienced team provides therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to complex trauma and PTSD.
We’re committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where you can work toward meaningful change and improved well-being.
Our Areas of Interest
We provide treatment for:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Occupational Trauma (Emergency Services & Military)
- Burnout and Distress
- Substance Use and Addiction
- Couples Counselling
- Family Therapy
- Practical support with forms, phone calls and paperwork
- DVA Psychological Assessments and Reports
Therapy Approaches We Use
Our clinicians use proven, evidence-based therapies to help you achieve lasting progress:
- Schema Therapy – Identify and change deep-rooted life patterns.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) – Effective for trauma and PTSD.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Manage intense emotions and build coping skills.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Develop resilience and live by your values.
Now offering Psychological Assessments
with Peter Bland
Assessments for Kids (ages 6-16)
- ADHD
- Autism
- Specific Learning Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Cognitive Assessments
- Educational Assessments
Assessments for Adults (17+ years)
- ADHD
- Intellectual Disability
- Cognitive Assessment
Meet Our Wollongong Team
Jess O’Garr
Clinical Psychologist
Director
Works with BPD, complex trauma, PTSD, and occupational trauma.
Uses Schema Therapy, DBT, CBT, and EMDR.
Fee: $265
(Medicare rebate $145.25)
Jay Sankey
Clinical Psychologist
Focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and occupational trauma.
Uses CBT and EMDR.
Fee: $250
(Medicare rebate $145.25)
Nicole Hewitt
Senior Psychologist
Works with addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, and occupational trauma.
Uses CBT, ACT, and EMDR.
Fee: $200
(Medicare rebate $98.95)
Dr Caitlin Pike
Clinical Psychologist
Treats anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.
Uses Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, and EMDR.
Fee: $250
(Medicare rebate $145.25)
Georga Bovingdon
Clinical Psychologist
Works with mood, anxiety, and occupational trauma.
Uses DBT, EMDR, CBT, and Schema Therapy.
Fee: $250
(Medicare rebate $145.25)
Dr Rebecca Deloraine
Clinical Psychologist
Over 10 years’ experience with PTSD, occupational trauma, chronic pain, addiction, and personality disorders.
Uses EMDR, DBT, ACT, CBT, MI, and IPT.
Fee: $265
(Medicare rebate $145.25)
Laura Marett
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
My practice combines evidence-based, focussed psychological strategies with a holistic biopsychosocial approach. I also offers couples counselling and therapy for ADHD and Autism.
Fee: $200
(Medicare rebate $85.20)
Kellie Blake
Registered Psychologist
I have a strong interest in helping people navigate the impacts of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Uses DBT, EMDR, CBT, and ACT.
Fee: $220
(Medicare rebate $98.95)
How to Get Started
We treat adults aged 18+ and offer therapy under Medicare, WorkCover, DVA, third-party insurance, or private self-funding.
Medicare & DVA Clients
Step 1: Submit an Enquiry
If you are a new patient, click Email Us below to submit your enquiry.
Step 2: GP Referral
Please obtain a referral from your GP. This is required before we can book your initial appointment. It can be addressed to The Psych Collective Clinic so we can use it for any clinician.
Step 3: Complete Online Assessment
Once your referral is submitted, complete the Online Assessment tool here, so we can ensure our services are the right fit for you.
Workers Compensation Clients
Step 1: Submit an Enquiry
If you are a new patient, click Email Us below to get started.
Step 2: GP Referral + Approval
Please obtain a referral from your GP and written approval from your insurance case manager before we can book your initial appointment. Your case manager needs to email the approval to us.
Step 3: Complete Online Assessment
Once your referral is submitted, complete the Online Assessment tool here, so we can ensure our services are the right fit for you.
Open Arms Clients
Step 1: Submit an Enquiry
If you are a new patient, click Email Us below to submit your enquiry.
Step 2: Call Open Arms
We are registered with BUPA Open Arms to offer individual therapy and couples counselling. You need to call Open Arms to ask them to refer you to us directly. If you are seeking couples counselling, both partners need to call and complete a brief telephone screening assessment.
Call Bupa Open Arms on 1800 011 046
Step 3: Complete Online Assessment
Once your referral is submitted, complete the Online Assessment tool here, so we can ensure our services are the right fit for you.
NDIS Clients
Step 1: Submit an Enquiry
If you are a new patient, click Email Us below to get started. We are only accepting plan-managed and self-managed clients for psychological assessments at this time.
Step 2: Get Approval
We can provide a quote for the psychological assessment. If you are plan-managed, please obtain written approval from your plan manager before we book your initial appointment. If you are self-managed, full payment is required on the day of the appointment. Please note we are cashless.
Step 3: Online Assessments will be sent
To optimise your assessment process, online questionnaires will be sent via email before the appointment. Please let us know if you will need extra assistance with this.
Not sure where to start?
Contact us and we’ll guide you through the process.
FAQs
How can you help with anxiety?
We help clients manage anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias. Our psychologists use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness techniques to help you reduce anxiety symptoms and regain confidence in daily life.
Do you provide treatment for depression?
Yes. We support clients with depression and mood disorders using proven approaches like CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. Our goal is to help you improve mood, motivation, and quality of life while addressing the underlying causes of depression.
What treatments do you offer for PTSD?
Our psychologists specialise in trauma therapy for PTSD and complex trauma. We use evidence-based approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Schema Therapy, and trauma-focused CBT to help reduce distress and process traumatic memories safely.
Can I use NDIS?
At this time we are only accepting self-managed and plan-managed NDIS clients for psychological assessments only.
What ages do you treat?
Our therapy services are for clients over the age of 18 years.
Our psychological assessment service is offered to children aged 6-16 years and adults aged 17 years and over.
What is Schema Therapy, and who is it for?
Schema Therapy helps people identify and change long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that developed in early life. It’s particularly effective for those with complex trauma, personality disorders, or recurring life difficulties. Our psychologists integrate Schema Therapy to help clients create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps people process traumatic memories and reduce distress linked to trauma, PTSD, and painful life experiences. Our psychologists are trained in EMDR and tailor sessions to each client’s needs for safe and effective trauma treatment.
Do you have psychologists who work with DVA clients?
Yes. We have psychologists experienced in working with veterans and DVA clients. We provide assessments, reports, and therapy for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues related to military service. We can help guide you through the DVA referral and claims process.
Can I pay with cash?
No, we are cashless. If you are a privately paying client, your card details will be securely stored securely on file so payments are automatically deducted. This may also include cancellation fees.
Do you treat Couples or Families?
Yes, we offer couples counselling and family therapy sessions using the Gottman Method framework.
All participants must be over 18 years.
What is the clinic's cancellation policy?
Appointment reminders are sent via email 3 days prior to your appointment and SMS reminders are sent 2 business days prior to your appointment.
To help limit the impact on other clients who are waiting for appointments, we ask that clients please confirm their appointment by replying Y to the SMS.
If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please contact us 2 business days prior. Changes or cancellations with less than 2 business days notice may incur a fee.
Cancellation and non-attendance fees are billed at the full fee of the clinician. Please check their profiles to review their fees.
Medicare rebates cannot be claimed for cancelled sessions.
Can I get a report for court?
Generally no.
The Psych Collective Clinic is a therapy-focused practice, not a forensic psychology service, which means our clinicians’ primary role is to provide treatment and support mental health recovery rather than conduct legal or court-based assessments. Court and medico-legal reports require specialist forensic training and an independent, objective role that is different from therapeutic work, and asking a treating psychologist to provide such reports can compromise the therapeutic relationship, create ethical conflicts, and place the clinician in an inappropriate dual role. For these reasons, we do not generally prepare court reports, forensic opinions, or act as expert witnesses, although in limited circumstances we may provide basic factual information such as confirmation of attendance where appropriate and permitted by law, and we can assist clients to seek an appropriately qualified forensic psychologist if a legal report is required.
Does the clinic use Ai?
Yes, The Psych Collective Clinic uses secure AI-assisted tools in limited and controlled ways, such as transcribing session notes and preparing draft documents, to reduce administrative burden and allow clinicians to focus more fully on you during sessions rather than on note-taking. These tools are used to support, not replace, clinical judgement, and all notes and reports are reviewed and finalised by your treating clinician. If you prefer that AI transcription is not used in your sessions, you are welcome to discuss this with your therapist and alternative note-taking arrangements can be made.
Location & Clinic Info
Clinic Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(By appointment only)
Why Choose The Psych Collective?
Highly experienced, compassionate psychologists
We work across a range of mental health issues
Evidence-based treatment approaches
Convenient Wollongong location
Supportive and non-judgmental environment
Take the First Step Toward Better Mental Health
Book an appointment today or contact us for guidance.
