About Me Matthew
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I am an experienced registered Psychologist and board-approved supervisor, who is located in Paddington, Brisbane. I have completed 6 years of university training, including a Master of Clinical Psychology. I have experience in working across the lifespan with various psychological issues including anxiety and depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress, borderline personality, grief and loss, emotion dysregulation, behaviour management, and health behaviour change. I also have experience working with both individuals and groups.
I have particular interest in working with adults who are experiencing psychological issues related to anxiety and depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress, borderline personality, and co-morbid chronic health issues and their management.
In addition to working with individuals in a private practice setting, I work part-time in a hospital facilitating skill-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups for borderline personality disorder.
My approach to therapy is to explore and bring awareness to underlying causes of current symptoms/issues, understand their influence on the present, and provide evidence-based skills to cope and change. I practice primarily from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) principles. I also incorporate Somatic Experiencing techniques within my therapeutic practice.
Appointment times are on Mondays (9:00am-6:30pm), Tuesdays (9:00am-6:30pm), and Wednesdays (9:00am-6:30pm). Telehealth appointments are also available upon request and I also accept Workcover QLD referrals.
Professional Supervision
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I am a board-approved supervisor for both provisional and registered Psychologists. I am STAP trained and qualified to supervise those undertaking the 5+1 pathway, registered Psychologists, and other professionals in the mental health field (e.g., counsellors and social workers, etc.). Supervision can be conducted onsite in Paddington or via telehealth. My fee for supervision is $170 (including GST) for 1 hour. Please feel free to contact me via email, text or a phone call for an initial conversation to see if we would be a good fit. Please review my website for areas of interest and therapeutic frameworks implemented.
Therapeutic Areas of Focus
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Anxiety (Generalised, Social, Panic etc.)
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Depression
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Trauma
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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OCD
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Relationship Anxiety
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Stress
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Grief & Loss
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Adjustment to Life Changes
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Self-Esteem
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Anger
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Chronic Health Issues
Fees & Rebates
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$205 per 50-minute session. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Psychiatrist, you are entitled to a Medicare rebate of $92.90 per session. Out of pocket expense is $112.10. You can access up to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year.
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There is a $15 surcharge for after hours appointments (5:00pm+). The Fee for after hours appointments is $220 ($92.90 rebate with valid referral).
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​$205 for self-referral (without Mental Health Care Plan).
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If applicable, please check with your private health fund if they cover psychology sessions. I also accept Workcover QLD referrals. Matthew
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Referral Information: Your GP or Psychiatrist can send the referral to mheilig.psychology@gmail.com or alternatively, please bring a hard copy to the first session. Without a referral, your Medicare rebate cannot be claimed. Please call, text, or email to book an appointment once you receive your referral. If calling, please leave a voicemail.
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Payment Process: Upon completion of the session you will be sent an invoice via email. Payment is in full via bank transfer. If you have provided me with your Medicare card details, your rebate can be processed on the same day as your payment. Matthe
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Cancellation Policy: You will be sent a text message 24 hours prior to your appointment time as a courtesy reminder. Less than 24 hours notice of cancellation will result in a $205 (or $220 for after hours appointments) cancellation fee (full-fee of the session). Please note, failure to receive the text message will not be considered a valid reason for not attending the appointment or contacting to cancel.
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What to Expect in Sessions​​
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1. Once an appointment has been made, I will send you a copy of the consent form via email for your perusal. This form will also be reviewed and a copy signed in the initial session.
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2. Initial session generally focuses on gathering information on the presenting problem/s (e.g., reasons for attendance, goals for therapy) and relevant background information (e.g., history). Occasionally, a portion of the second session may also be needed to gather further information. Matthew
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3. Based on the above information, I form and provide a conceptualisation of your individual presentation and needs, to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Sessions can then focus on helping you to address identified areas and move towards achieving your goals.