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Anxiety Psychologist in North Sydney, Sydney (Telehealth)
AHPRA-registered psychologists based in or near North Sydney 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 North Sydney area
North Sydney is the commercial centre of Sydney's lower north shore, home to a dense concentration of corporate offices and a large working population. Several psychology practices operate here, with practitioners experienced in work-related anxiety, performance pressure, and the demands of corporate life. The suburb is well connected to the Sydney CBD by rail and bus, and is close to Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, Milsons Point, and Waverton for residents in the broader lower north shore area.
For professionals based in North Sydney or commuting through, telehealth is often the more practical option - it removes the need to travel and makes it easier to schedule sessions around work commitments. Telehealth attracts the same Medicare rebate as in-person sessions, so there is no financial trade-off. The psychologists listed on this page are based in North Sydney and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments. If none currently have availability, use the connect form below and we will suggest an alternative.
North Sydney-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 North Sydney 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 North Sydney 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 North Sydney
- 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 North Sydney
Is anxiety psychology available in North Sydney via telehealth?
Yes. Several psychologists based in North Sydney 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 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 North Sydney cost?
Psychologists in North Sydney typically charge $200 to $290 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). Some practices may also have clinical psychologists on staff with a higher rebate of $149.05 (MBS item 91167). 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 lower north shore suburbs near North Sydney have anxiety psychologists?
North Sydney is the commercial centre of the lower north shore, close to Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, Milsons Point, and Waverton. Via telehealth, you can see any psychologist in this directory from anywhere on the lower north shore without needing to travel. Several psychologists listed on this page are based in North Sydney practices and serve the broader lower north shore area both in person and via telehealth.
Do I need a GP referral to see an anxiety psychologist in North Sydney?
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) that gives you access to up to 10 Medicare-rebatable sessions per calendar year. Without a referral you can still see a psychologist privately but will pay the full fee. Many North Sydney GP practices can prepare an MHTP, and your referral is valid for any AHPRA-registered psychologist anywhere in NSW.
Is telehealth practical for professionals working in the North Sydney CBD?
Telehealth is well suited to the North Sydney work pattern - you can attend a session during a lunch break or from home without commuting back across the harbour. Several psychologists listed here offer early morning, evening, or lunchtime telehealth appointments that fit around corporate work schedules. The Medicare rebate is identical for telehealth and in-person sessions, so there is no financial reason to prefer in-person if flexibility matters to you. If you are not sure which practitioner to approach, use the connect form and we will suggest a match.