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Anxiety Psychologist in Edgecliff, Sydney (Telehealth)
AHPRA-registered psychologists based in or near Edgecliff 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.
Anxiety psychologists in the Edgecliff area
Edgecliff has one of the highest concentrations of registered psychologists specialising in anxiety of any suburb in this directory. McKinnon Psychology, based in Edgecliff, has multiple practitioners on staff - meaning that if one psychologist has a wait list, others at the same practice may have sooner availability. Edgecliff sits in Sydney's eastern suburbs, a short distance from Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Woollahra, and Rose Bay, and is easy to reach from across the eastern corridor.
For most people in the eastern suburbs, telehealth is now a practical alternative to in-person appointments at the Edgecliff practice. Telehealth sessions attract the same Medicare rebate as in-person sessions, and you can attend via secure video call from anywhere in Sydney. If you are not sure which Edgecliff practitioner to approach, use the connect form below and we will try to suggest a match based on your needs and availability.
Edgecliff-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.
Also available: telehealth practitioners (all of Sydney). Several psychologists in this directory practise exclusively via telehealth and can see clients in Edgecliff 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 Edgecliff via telehealth
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 Edgecliff
- 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.
- 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.
- Book a telehealth session
Contact the psychologist directly and book a telehealth session. You will attend via secure video call from home.
- 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 Edgecliff
Is anxiety psychology available in Edgecliff via telehealth?
Yes. Several psychologists based in Edgecliff offer 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 are also not limited to Edgecliff-based practitioners - you can see any telehealth psychologist in this directory regardless of where they are physically located.
How much does seeing an anxiety psychologist in Edgecliff cost?
Psychologists in Edgecliff typically charge $230 to $300 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) or $149.05 with an endorsed clinical psychologist (MBS item 91167), both 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 eastern suburbs near Edgecliff have anxiety psychologists?
Edgecliff is in Sydney's eastern suburbs, close to Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Woollahra, Rose Bay, and Potts Point. The practitioners listed on this page are all based in Edgecliff and serve the broader eastern suburbs. Via telehealth, you can see any psychologist in this directory from anywhere in the eastern suburbs, including Double Bay or Woollahra, without needing to travel.
Why does Edgecliff have so many psychologists compared to other suburbs?
Edgecliff has a notably high concentration of registered psychologists relative to its size. McKinnon Psychology, based in Edgecliff, has multiple practitioners on staff, all specialising in anxiety. This makes Edgecliff one of the better-serviced eastern suburb locations for anxiety psychology. If a particular practitioner there has a wait list, others at the same practice may have sooner availability.
Do I need a GP referral to see an anxiety psychologist in Edgecliff?
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 see a psychologist privately at the full fee. Telehealth means you are not limited to practitioners in Edgecliff - your referral is valid anywhere in NSW.