“People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. I understand what a big step it can be to make that first call for support. I offer a compassionate, safe place to explore what may be going on for you.
We will work together to understand and manage your situation, and for you to enjoy your life more. I consider it an honour to be with people in this way and I look forward to meeting you.”
Sha Okan - ginibi psychology
ginibi psychology is a community oriented, person- centred psychology service that upholds social justice. We welcome all people as they come, and we support each person's right to compassion, understanding, equity, and dignity.
Contact connect@ginibipsychology.org
PLEASE NOTE:
WHEN YOU HAVE BOOKED AND ARE SOON TO ATTEND AN APPOINTMENT WITH SHA, AND IF YOU ARE SEEKING MEDICARE REBATES, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE LOOKED OVER THE SCHEDULE OF FEES ON THIS PAGE, AND YOU HAVE:
Completed and signed the online intake form and service agreement, and given your Medicare number etc. After you have booked you will receive a link via email to complete this online, so be on the look out for that email.
Provided your up to date credit card details.
Provided a referral to S. Okan or ginibi psychology from your GP
Provided a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
If you are seeking Medicare rebates for your psychology sessions, we require all of the above four things before your appointment can go ahead. If you have any difficulties with the online booking process, please drop us a line and we will help you out connect@ginibipsychology.org
Location: Northern NSW, Widjabul/Wiabul Country.
ginibi psychology operates on Sydney time.
Credentials
Sha is a registered psychologist with with the Australian Health and Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also a fully qualified counsellor, and is a registered Medicare provider.
Sha is skilled in a variety of evidence-based approaches including Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), trauma therapy, and others.
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR GINIBI PSYCHOLOGY
From the BOOK AN APPOINTMENT links on this website, you will be directed to the private, ginibi psychology Halaxy booking page where you will be asked for relevant information such as Medicare number etc., and credit card details (for full paying clients and for late cancellation fees for all clients). All gathered information will be kept strictly confidential.
Psychology sessions are of 46 - 50 minutes duration. There are several tiers of billing with ginibi psychology, as outlined below. For all Medicare rebates, a referral to S. Okan or ginibi psychology and a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) are required from your GP. As of 2023, Medicare allows rebate for 10 sessions per year. Referrals can be renewed each year, and unused sessions out of the 10 Medicare available in one year, will be rolled over into the next year for use against the 10 available for that year. If coming from another psychologist or platform, your current referral will need to be updated by your GP to be in the name of S. Okan or ginibi psychology.
Full paying client for 1 - 10 sessions per year: $180 per session (eligible for $92.90 Medicare rebate per session). For sessions 11 onwards, you will be asked to pay the full $180. Cancellation without 24 hours notice, or not attending a scheduled appointment, will incur a $95 fee which is not covered by Medicare. Self-referred and fully self paying clients not seeking Medicare rebates do not need a referral or MHCP from a GP. You can book any time you like, for as many sessions as you like in the calendar year.
Previous bulk billed clients of Sha Okan and/or ginibi psychology on other platforms: 1 - 10 sessions will be bulk billed to Medicare. For sessions 11 onwards, you will be asked to pay $95 per session, and for these you do not need a new referral from your GP. You can book as many of these as you like, for as many additional sessions as you like, within the calendar year. Cancellation without 24 hours notice, or not attending a scheduled appointment, will incur a $25 fee which is not covered by Medicare.
Health Care Card and/or Pension Card holders: 1 - 10 sessions will be bulk billed to Medicare. For sessions 11 onwards, you will be asked to pay $95 per session. Cancellation without 24 hours notice, or not attending a scheduled appointment, will incur a $25 fee which is not covered by Medicare. For sessions 11 onwards, you will be asked to pay $95 per session, and for these you do not need a new referral from your GP. You can book as many of these as you like, for as many additional sessions as you like, within the calendar year.
NDIS, HCF, DVA, and/or workers compensation clients: Please contact connect@ginibipsychology.org for details.
FEES FOR REPORTS AND SUPPORT LETTERS can be provided,
Psychology/Counselling Experience
Sha has many years of experience working with people across the life span in multicultural contexts from school aged kids (having worked in primary and secondary schools) to the elderly. She has worked in youth mental health (for 12 - 25-year-olds), in aged care settings, and as an online counsellor.
Sha has also worked for NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) with people living with different abilities, including children on the autism spectrum.
Sha has experience working in the LGBTQIPA+ Rainbow Community.
Psychology sessions can be carried out in person, online, or by phone, as possible/preferred by each client.
Medicare and/or private health care fund rebates can be applied.
Psychological and/or neurodivergent testing is also available.
If you are in a crisis...
If you are in a crisis, if another person may be in danger, or if you are experiencing immediate suicidal or homicidal thoughts, don’t use this site. Call 000 or the following resources can provide you with swift help:
Beyond Blue
Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential.
PH: 1300 22 46 36
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
PH: 13 11 14
Suicide Prevention Call Back Service
National service that provides free 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
PH: 1300 659 467
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