Services

Support for people working in demanding professional environments

Roles in defence, police and other high-pressure professions can involve sustained responsibility, exposure to difficult situations, demanding workplace cultures and pressure to perform consistently.

Psychological support can provide a confidential space to address the personal and professional impact of these demands.

Professional pressures

Support may include stress, trauma, workplace relationships, conflict, motivation, performance under pressure, career transition and the impact of demanding work on life outside the workplace.

Approach

Pamela’s broader work across clinical psychology, stress management, executive coaching, motivation and performance informs a practical approach to people working in high-pressure environments.

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Light-filled consulting room at Macquarie Street Psychologists in Sydney

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE

No referral is required for a private appointment. A GP referral is required if you wish to access eligible Medicare rebates.
Yes. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychological treatment when referred by your GP.
Many private health funds provide rebates for psychological services, depending on your level of cover. Please check directly with your fund.
Yes. Services may be provided under approved workers compensation arrangements. Written approval from the insurer is required before treatment commences.
Pamela Williams Smith works across clinical psychology, relationships, executive coaching, performance and professional environments. Stephanie Jones has a particular focus on children, adolescents, families, education and student wellbeing. Consulting Psychologist Dr Martha Knox-Haly works with adults across clinical and workplace concerns and consults at the practice on Mondays. If you are unsure who may be best suited to your needs, please contact the practice and we can help guide you.
Yes. Personal information is treated with strict confidentiality and stored securely, with access limited to your psychologist and authorised practice staff in accordance with the practice’s privacy policy.
Please contact the practice by phone or email to discuss availability and the most appropriate psychologist for your needs.

FOR REFERRERS

Macquarie Street Psychologists welcomes referrals from GPs, specialists and other health professionals.

Where appropriate and with client consent, we work collaboratively with referring practitioners to support continuity of care.

Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychological treatment following a GP referral. Private health fund rebates may also apply depending on individual cover.

REFERRALS

For referrals or to discuss the most appropriate psychologist for your patient:

02 9235 3880

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