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Telehealth Psychology Sessions

I provide Telehealth services alongside in-person sessions.  Telehealth sessions were made available to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and have now been made a permanent part of the  Medicare rebatable services for all clients.
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If you are interested in using Telehealth for your sessions, either to help minimise risk, or for convenience, you might find the information below helpful.

What is Telehealth

  • Telehealth is basically a fancy word for a video chat or can be just a phone call.
  • The Telehealth platform I use is called Coviu. Coviu allows me to deliver video and audio sessions while adhering to the strict privacy requirements of the profession and the Australian Government.
  • It is easy to use.
  • You do not need to download anything. 
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What do i need

You will need the following:
  • A private space
  • A device connected to the internet (computer/ipad/smartphone)
  • A decent internet connection and webcam (most devices have one built-in)

How does it work

Benefits of Telehealth

  • the technology is easy to use
  • sessions can be done from home in a familiar and safe space
  • no need have to travel
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Tips for getting the best out of your Telehealth appointment

  • Set yourself up before the appointment in a private well lit space
  • Set up your device and check the view through the webcam, try to make sure that your entire face and shoulders are in the picture
  • if using a mobile phone or tablet, find a way to prop it up in a convenient spot so you don't have to hold on to it for the whole session
  • if using a mobile phone have headphones handy, some calls have had a bit of a feedback echo that is remedied by the use of headphones
  • Turn off or mute any notifications that might come through and distract you
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Tip Sheet for Telehealth

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​​The Australian Psychological Society have developed an information sheet for consumers
about accessing Telehealth services.  

​You can view the tip sheet by clicking the button below.
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