Education & Resources for
Health Practitioners
About this resource hub
Working alongside GPs, Psychiatrists, Paediatricans and other health professionals, we’re focused on designing a safe, supportive, collaborative and tailor-made experience for clients that will help guide them towards enriched mental health and overall well-being.
This section of our website is a resource hub we are developing to support health practitioners we work with.
It’s the one-stop-shop for you to find out everything you need in order to refer - and feel comfortable referring - clients to us.
Let us know if there is anything else you would like us to add here that will assist you in referring your clients who require psychological treatment.
Our psychological services are designed to help your clients understand the root of their challenges - so they can move towards a life that feels more in control.
Therapy
We provide only evidence-based therapeutic treatments for a broad range of conditions including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, sleep difficulties, and more.
Assessments
We offer comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning difficulties, to inform decisions and provide support.
Our Referral Process
We want you to feel comfortable that when you refer clients to us, they are in safe hands.
The diagram below outlines how our referral process works for the majority of therapy clients.
Please refer to pages on ADHD Assessments, Autism Asssessments and Psychoeducational Assessments for more information on the specifics of each assessment process.
We aim to keep you informed of treatment plans and progress as much as possible, however, if there is a client you are particularly concerned about, you are welcome to contact us at any time during their treatment.
Assessment & therapy services information for clients you refer
We’ve created two tear-off flyer pads with information on our assessment and therapy services, making it easier for you to support your clients when referring to Aperture Psychology.
Therapy Information Pad – a simple guide for clients outlining what to expect when starting therapy.
2. Cognitive Assessment Information Pad – an overview of the assessment process, helping clients understand the steps involved and how results can support their care.
Simply tear off, print, or download and email, a sheet to provide patients with clear, take-home information at the time of referral, helping them feel prepared and supported from the very beginning of their journey with us.
FAQs for Referral Partners
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CURRENT WAIT TIME - THERAPY: We have no wait list for therapy appointments
CURRENT WAIT TIME - ASSESSMENTS: We have no wait list for assessments
We aim to offer timely appointments for all referrals for therapy and assessments. In most cases, clients can be seen within a few days to two weeks, depending on the clinician’s availability and the client’s preferences for location or telehealth. For urgent cases, we will always do our best to accommodate quickly or suggest an alternative pathway. Please contact us if you have a client you would like to refer who needs urgent attention.
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Our fees vary depending on the service and clinician. Standard therapy sessions are charged at rates consistent with or below the APS National Schedule of Recommended Fees. Assessment costs vary depending on the type of assessment (for example, ADHD, Autism, or cognitive/learning assessments). A detailed fee estimate and assessment plan are provided before commencement so clients and referrers have full transparency around costs. Medicare rebates apply to eligible services under a GP Mental Health Care Plan. Please contact us if you require any further information.
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You can refer a patient by completing a standard referral letter or Mental Health Care Plan addressed to Aperture Psychology and either:
Provide it directly to the client to bring to their appointment, or
Email it securely to our practice through your practice management system or directly to admin@aperturepsychology.com.au
We accept referrals from GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, and other specialist health professionals.
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We see adults, adolescents, and school-aged children for a range of mental health and neuropsychological concerns, with the following exceptions:
therapy for children under 14 years of age
therapy for eating disorders
couples therapy/relationship counselling
cognitive or neuropsychology assessments in children under 6 years of age
Our clinicians have expertise in treating a broad range of psychological (e.g. anxiety, depression) and neuropsychological conditions (e.g. ADHD, autism) and we only use evidence-based approaches. Each client is matched with a clinician best suited to their needs as part of our standard intake process.
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Yes. With client consent, we provide updates to referrers at key stages of treatment, such as commencement, 6th session review, and discharge. For assessments, a detailed written report is provided to both the client and the referrer outlining findings, diagnoses (if applicable), and recommendations for ongoing management. Please refer to our Referral Partner Hub for more information on our processes for communicating with referrers.
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Yes. All of our clinicians offer telehealth consultations for clients across Australia. This ensures continuity of care for clients who cannot attend our Randwick or Marrickville practices in person or live outside Sydney.
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Our Practice Manager, Toni Gumley, is your key contact for all referral-related queries. Toni can assist with matching clients to the most appropriate clinician, confirming availability, and answering any administrative questions.
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Yes we do. Our Referral Partner Education & Resource Hub is regularly updated with referral tools, downloadable client information sheets, and information on educational events. You can also subscribe to receive occasional updates via email.
Stay up to date with our educational events and resources
From time to time we host in-person and online educational events for our community of referral partners.
We also occasionally share news or resources related to clinical psychology via email which you may find useful.
Our aim is always to provide value to our partners to support the work you do with clients requiring psychological treatment.
In line with our Privacy Policy, we will never share your information or spam your inbox. You may update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time.
Our team
We have a friendly team of clinicial psychologists ready to treat the clients you refer to us, often with wait times of only a couple of days.
Our clinical psychologists have undergone extensive training in the implementation of evidence-based approaches either through a Masters, Doctorate, or combined PhD/Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
This depth of knowledge allows our team to assist those experiencing a range of psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, perfectionism, phobias, sleep disturbance, and anger.
All clinicians at the practice receive quality mentoring and supervision personally from Peter Walker & Sophie Li, with Registrars receiving the highest level of attention and support.
Since our practice was founded in 2002, we have developed a reputation for empathy, understanding, and sensitivity. We offer our clients and clinicians flexibility through in-person and telehealth consultations Australia-wide.
Meet your key contact, Toni
Practice Manager, Toni Gumley, has worked with us for over ten years and is the backbone of practice operations.
If you have any questions about clients you have referred to us, conditions we treat, availability of clinicians, suitability of clinicians for specific clients - or anything else, Toni will be happy to help you.
Useful resources
Below are some useful resources which may help you when referring clients for psychological treatment.
Please note that clicking these buttons may take to you external websites.
