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Anxiety Psychologist in Chippendale, Sydney (Telehealth)

AHPRA-registered psychologists based in or near Chippendale who work with anxiety and offer telehealth. Telehealth means the same Medicare rebate applies, and you can attend from home rather than travelling to the practice.

Medicare rebate for telehealth: With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, you receive $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist (MBS item 91170), or $149.05 with an endorsed clinical psychologist (MBS item 91167). Telehealth attracts the same rebate as in-person. Fees are set by individual practitioners; out-of-pocket costs vary.

Chippendale-based psychologists in this directory

The practitioners below are listed in the AHPRA public register and offer telehealth. Profiles are unclaimed until the practitioner verifies their listing.

Brett Ruehland
Registered Psychologist - Chippendale
AnxietyADHDAutismDepression
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Also available: telehealth practitioners (all of Sydney). Several psychologists in this directory practise exclusively via telehealth and can see clients in Chippendale or any other Sydney suburb. Browse the full directory to see them, or use the connect form and we will suggest a match based on your needs.

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About accessing a psychologist in Chippendale via telehealth

You are not limited to Chippendale: Via telehealth, you can see any psychologist in this directory regardless of their suburb. Telehealth sessions attract the same Medicare rebate as in-person sessions - $101.55 with a registered psychologist, $149.05 with a clinical psychologist (MBS items 91170/91167 from 1 July 2026). The psychologists listed above are based in or near Chippendale; the telehealth practitioners listed below serve all of Sydney and NSW.

Telehealth removes the need to travel to a practice, which is particularly useful during high-anxiety periods or when managing a heavy work schedule. Many psychologists in Sydney now run entirely telehealth practices, expanding the pool of practitioners you can see well beyond your immediate area.

The starting point is always a GP visit to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. From there, you can search for a psychologist who has availability, specialises in anxiety, and offers telehealth. Listings use AHPRA-registered psychologists sourced from public records.

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How to get started from Chippendale

  1. See your GP and get a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)

    Book a longer appointment with your GP (at least 20-30 minutes) and tell them you are seeking psychology support for anxiety. They will issue an MHTP and a referral. From November 2025, the MHTP must be prepared at an in-person GP visit.

  2. Browse the directory or connect via this site

    Browse the practitioners listed above or use the connect form and we will suggest a match based on your needs and suburb.

  3. Book a telehealth session

    Contact the psychologist directly and book a telehealth session. You will attend via secure video call from home.

  4. Claim your Medicare rebate

    After each session, claim your rebate through Medicare online or the Express Plus Medicare app. For registered psychologists, the rebate is $101.55 per session (MBS item 91170), effective 1 July 2026.

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Common questions about anxiety therapy in Chippendale

Is anxiety psychology available in Chippendale via telehealth?

Yes. The psychologist listed in this directory for Chippendale offers telehealth sessions, meaning you can attend via secure video call from home rather than travelling to the practice. Telehealth attracts the same Medicare rebate as in-person sessions under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. You can also see any telehealth-based psychologist in this directory regardless of where their practice is physically located.

How much does seeing an anxiety psychologist in Chippendale cost?

Psychologists in the Chippendale and inner city area typically charge $200 to $280 per session. With a Medicare rebate under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, you receive $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist (MBS item 91170, effective 1 July 2026). The out-of-pocket gap depends on the individual practitioner's fee. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan are required to access the Medicare rebate.

What inner city suburbs near Chippendale have anxiety psychologists?

Chippendale is in Sydney's inner south, close to Newtown, Surry Hills, Glebe, Camperdown, and Ultimo. The practitioner listed here serves the Chippendale area and nearby inner-city suburbs. Via telehealth, you can also see any psychologist in this directory from anywhere in the inner city or inner south without needing to travel. The directory also lists practitioners in Surry Hills and Marrickville who serve the inner south and inner west area.

Does the Chippendale psychologist offer affirming care for LGBTIQ+ clients or neurodivergent people?

Yes. The practitioner listed for Chippendale offers LGBTIQ+-affirming care and has experience working with neurodivergent clients. If this is important to you, it is worth reviewing the individual profile and contacting the practice to discuss your specific needs before booking. If the Chippendale practitioner is not available, use the connect form and note that LGBTIQ+-affirming care or neurodivergent experience is a priority - we will try to suggest a match.

Do I need a GP referral to see an anxiety psychologist in Chippendale?

A GP referral is not legally required to see a psychologist, but it is required to access the Medicare rebate. Your GP will assess you and, if appropriate, prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) giving you access to up to 10 Medicare-rebatable sessions per calendar year. Without a referral you can still see a psychologist privately at the full fee. Any GP in NSW can prepare an MHTP, and your referral is valid for any AHPRA-registered psychologist anywhere in the state.

Crisis support: This directory is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in distress right now, contact Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), or 13YARN (13 92 76).