Suite 4 Birubi Chambers/ 121 Hawker Pl Hawker 2614

Optimal Health And Performance Pty Ltd

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Clinical & Forensic Psychology

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Suite 4 Birubi Chambers/ 121 Hawker Pl, Hawker ACT 2614

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Mon
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu
9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat By Appointment
Sun By Appointment
Public Holidays Closed
Open Monday to Friday, Sat and Sunday by Appointment
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About Us

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About Optimal Health And Performance Pty Ltd

AT A GLANCE
  • Dr Antoinette Harmer, Forensic Psychologist
  • Dr Cath Hunt, Clinical Psychologist
  • Dr Allison Clarke, Clinical Psychologist
Optimal Health & Performance is a private psychology practice in Belconnen, ACT. Our practice first opened in Deakin in 1997 and since that time we have provided psychological services for individuals and organisations. Our managing director, Dr Antoinette Harmer, founded the practice and over the years we have evolved to include a number of psychologists with varied professional interests.

Our Clinic At a Glance

- A Private Psychology practice in Belconnen, ACT

- Clinical psychologists specialising in Anxiety Disorders

- Therapy for children, adolescents and adults

- Assessment and Treatment

About Us

We are a supportive and vibrant team of psychologists with expertise in the assessment and treatment of anxiety-based issues.  We offer evidence-based therapies for children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing a range of anxiety disorders.  These include Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Phobia, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, and Separation Anxiety Disorder.

Our Team

Our Psychologists

  • Dr Antoinette Harmer: Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, MClinPsych, DPsych (Forensic)
  • Dr Cath Hunt: Clinical Psychologist, PhD (Clinical Psychology)
  • Dr Allison Clarke: Clinical Psychologist, MClinPsych, DPsych (Health Psychology)
  • Nicole Villatobas: Psychologist BSc (Grad Dip Psych)
  • Jessica Chiu, Clinical Psychologist
  • Dr Lyndall Strazdins: Clinical Psychologist, PhD (Psychology)

Admin Team: 

  • Jacquie Langdon: Accounts Receivable
  • Jacqui Langdon: Practice Manager

Payment Methods

CashEFTPOSMastercardVisa
Established
1970

Products and Services

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Hours of Operation

Flexible Hours, Open Monday - Friday, Open Saturdays

Services

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Communication Issues, Confidence, Evidence Based Treatment, Hypnosis, Life Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Personal Crisis, Personal Development, Psychological Assessments, Psychometric Testing, Psychotherapy, Rehabilitation, Reports, Stress Management, Trauma

Features

After Hours, By Appointment, Disabled Access, HICAPS, Medicare, Registered

Issues

Abuse, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Behavioural Disorders, Bereavement, Bipolar, Body Image, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Critical Incidents, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Distress, Grief, Insomnia, Inter-personal Problems, Life Transitions, Obsessions, Pain, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Physical Health, Post-traumatic Stress, Postnatal Depression, Relationships, Self-esteem, Stress, Substance Abuse, Violence, Weight Management, Work Related Issues

Catering To

Adults, All Ages, Children, Groups, Individuals, Seniors, Social Workers, Teenagers, Therapists

Keywords

Compulsive Behaviour, abuse and trauma, child psychologist, social phobia, emotional distress, psychological assessments, post traumatic stress disorder, psychotherapy, phobias, medicare rebates, exposure based therapy, social concerns, cognitive behaviour therapy, PSTD, obsessional thinking, solution oriented therapy, assertiveness, coping, generalised anxiety disorder, panic attacks, relaxation and meditation, stress, HICAPS, self esteem, mindfulness, change, confidence, separation anxiety, diagnosis, GAD, families, obsessive compulsive disorder, clinical psychologists, adolescents and children, panic, hypnosis, anxiety, treatment and therapy, agoraphobia, inter personal problems, psychoeducation, belconnen psychologists, obsessions, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychometric testing, anxiety in children, conflict

FAQs

  • What do I need to bring to my first session?

    You should bring a copy of your mental health treatment plan from your GP if you have one, as well as any referral letter from your referring practitioner. If you wish to claim a rebate at the session, you should bring your Medicare card and an EFTPOS card or your Private Health Fund card. You should bring the form of payment you wish to use to pay for your session (cash or card).

  • How do I pay for my sessions?

    The practice has a HICAPS terminal to process client payments. This means that you can easily and conveniently pay for your consultations using your EFTPOS or credit card, cash or cheque. If you have private health fund coverage, you can also claim your eligible rebate (from participating health funds only) 'on the spot' through the HICAPS terminal - you'll need your health fund card for this. We are also able to process your Medicare rebate on the spot.

  • Can I use bulk-billing?

    Some of our psychologists are able to offer bulk-billing to a limited number of clients with genuine financial hardship. You should raise your need for bulk-billing when making your initial appointment. If we do not have any bulk-billing places available, we may be able to offer a reduced fee, so your out-of-pocket fees are lower.

  • What can I expect at my first session?

    At your initial appointment session you will be asked to complete a client information form and your psychologist will discuss the nature of our services and fees and ask you to sign a consent form. You may be asked to complete some brief questionnaires to assist with a comprehensive assessment. Initial appointments are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow enough time to conduct an initial assessment and provide you with a plan for how things might proceed from that point.

  • How often will I need to attend sessions?

    Initially it is useful to have sessions on a weekly basis to maximise efficiency of assessment and initial therapeutic change. Over time, in consultation with your psychologist, sessions may become less frequent depending on your needs. This will depend on the type of issues you are addressing and the type of therapy or stage of therapy.