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Telehealth psychology for anxiety in Sydney
Use this guide to understand how telehealth psychology for anxiety works in Sydney: Medicare rebates, the GP referral process, what to expect, and how to find an AHPRA-registered practitioner who specialises in anxiety.
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What do you need help with?
Jump straight to the answer for the questions people ask most before booking a telehealth psychologist for anxiety.
How it works
Getting started with a telehealth psychologist for anxiety is a four-step process. You can read the full walkthrough.
Medicare Better Access scheme. Rebates: MBS items 91170 and 91167, effective 1 July 2026. Up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Full cost guide →
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Tell us a little about what you are looking for and we will connect you with a suitable psychologist in Sydney. You will hear back within 1 business day.
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Why telehealth for anxiety?
Telehealth is not a lesser alternative to in-person therapy. Research consistently supports it as an effective format that works well for anxiety, and attending from home reduces the practical threshold for many people.
Same Medicare rebates
Telehealth psychology attracts the same rebate as in-person under Better Access.
Effective for anxiety
Telehealth CBT and other evidence-based therapies produce outcomes comparable to in-person for most anxiety presentations. See the evidence →
Access more practitioners
Not limited to your suburb. Telehealth opens the full pool of practitioners across NSW, which typically means shorter waits. About waitlists →
Attend from home
No travel, no waiting room, no commute. Useful when anxiety itself makes leaving the house harder - a session from your own environment can feel less daunting.
What does it cost?
Telehealth psychology attracts the same Medicare rebate as in-person. The total cost depends on the psychologist's fee and whether you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
| Situation | Medicare rebate | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Registered psychologist, MHTP in place (item 91170) | $101.55/session | $50–$150 depending on the practitioner's fee |
| Endorsed clinical psychologist, MHTP in place (item 91167) | $149.05/session | $85–$165 depending on the practitioner's fee |
| No MHTP (self-referred) | No rebate | Full fee: typically $150–$310/session |
| Bulk-billing psychologist | Rebate covers full fee | $0 (limited availability) |
Rebates: Medicare Benefits Schedule, effective 1 July 2026. MBS items 91170 and 91167. Full cost guide including the GP MHTP process →
Good to know
A Mental Health Treatment Plan unlocks the rebate. Without an MHTP from your GP, the full fee applies; with one, you can claim up to 10 sessions per calendar year under Better Access. How the MHTP works →
Looking for bulk billing? It exists but is genuinely rare. The guide covers what low-cost options are actually available in Sydney. Bulk billing explained →
Guides & resources
The guides people read most before their first appointment - plain-English, written for people seeking help, not clinicians.
What does it cost?
Fees, Medicare rebates, and the out-of-pocket gap - before you book.
Read the guideGetting a Mental Health Care Plan
What to say to your GP, and how to get the Medicare referral you need.
Read the guideHow telehealth sessions work
Technology, privacy, what to expect - if you have never done it before.
Read the guideBulk billing - what actually exists
Why it is rare, and what low-cost options are genuinely available in Sydney.
Read the guideHitting waitlists?
Practical steps to be seen sooner, without compromising on the right fit.
Read the guideDoes online therapy actually work?
What the research says about telehealth CBT for anxiety.
Read the guideMore resources & free tools
- Browse all guides
- Complete guide: telehealth anxiety psychology in Sydney
- Medicare rebate & gap calculator - your exact out-of-pocket after Medicare
- Mental Health Care Plan eligibility checker - 5 questions, instant result
Find a practitioner: the directory
Once you know what to look for, the directory makes it easy to compare AHPRA-registered psychologists in Sydney who work with anxiety - by suburb, specialty, fee, or experience. Every listing links to a full profile with an enquiry form.
With telehealth, you are not limited to your suburb. Every AHPRA-registered psychologist in NSW is effectively accessible, which typically means shorter waits than in-person-only lists.
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AHPRA-registered psychologists listed in Sydney who work with anxiety and offer telehealth. Filter by specialty, sort by price or experience, and view full profiles.
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Common questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist online?
No referral is needed to book directly. However, a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP is required to claim Medicare rebates. Without one, the full fee applies. From November 2025, rebates generally require the referral to come from your usual GP or a practice where you are enrolled via MyMedicare. How the MHTP works →
Is telehealth as effective as seeing a psychologist in person?
Research consistently supports telehealth psychology as effective for anxiety disorders. CBT delivered via video call produces outcomes comparable to in-person delivery for most presentations. More on the evidence →
How many sessions will I need?
This varies by presentation and goals. Evidence-based anxiety treatments typically involve 8 to 12 sessions. Medicare covers up to 10 per calendar year under Better Access, with a GP review after the first 6. Your psychologist will discuss expectations in the first appointment.
What kind of anxiety do listed psychologists treat?
The directory focuses on psychologists working with anxiety broadly: generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, agoraphobia, and OCD. When you make contact, specify the presentation and we will match accordingly.
I keep hitting waitlists. What can I do?
Telehealth expands your options beyond your suburb to the full pool of NSW practitioners. Book your GP Mental Health Treatment Plan in parallel with your psychologist search rather than after. Guide: waitlists and how to be seen sooner →
Can I find an anxiety psychologist near me in Sydney?
Yes. With telehealth, every AHPRA-registered psychologist in NSW is effectively near you. A video appointment from home attracts the same Medicare rebate as an in-person visit under Better Access. You are not limited to psychologists in your suburb or postcode. Browse the directory →
Do I need to travel to see an anxiety psychologist in Sydney?
No. Telehealth sessions via video call attract the same Medicare rebate as in-person appointments under Better Access (MBS items 91170 and 91167, from 1 July 2026). No travel required. Sessions take place from wherever you feel comfortable. How telehealth sessions work →
Take the first step
If you are ready to connect with a telehealth psychologist who specialises in anxiety, tell us a little about what you are looking for. You will hear back within 1 business day. We connect you - we do not provide clinical services.