Helen Scott, Psychologist

Helen Scott is a Registered Psychologist, who has been working at Gymea Lily since 2012. Helen is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.  Helen is also a Board Approved Psychology Supervisor.

Helen has over 25 years of clinical experience in Australia and the United Kingdom, largely working with families and/or children and adolescents. Helen has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Psychology, as well as a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Sydney.

Her work has been varied, working with adults individually, with adolescents and children individually, as well as providing therapy to couples and families. While in the United Kingdom, she worked as a systemic psychotherapist and family therapist within the Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care Program. She currently also works as psychologist in Out of Home Care for Life Without Barriers in Wollongong.

Helen’s interests and professional specialisations include anxiety and phobias, bullying as well as trauma and attachment. Helen particularly enjoys working with older adolescents and young adults.  Helen is proficient in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy, as well as narrative therapy and solution focused therapy. In addition, she has completed training in ACT and DBT.  She also has experience with eating disorders, trauma counselling as well as emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

Helen was also awarded a Graduate Certificate in professional writing from Deakin University and has an interest in creative writing.

Helen previously worked as a family therapist at Boys’ Town, Engadine and as an Adolescent and Family Counsellor at the Manly Youth Centre. She is a member of the Association of Family Therapy in the United Kingdom.

Helen has completed extensive training in family therapy and trauma and attachment therapy as well as domestic violence and drug and alcohol. Helen has completed a Working with Children check.

Location

Phone: 02 9545 4772
Fax: 02 9542 2959
Address: 170 Oak Road, Kirrawee NSW, 2232

Email: mail@gymealily.org
Postal Address: PO Box 566, Sutherland NSW 1499

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Gymea Lily Psychotherapy Centre will continue to see clients with a broad range of presentations at flexible and convenient times. We remain open 6 days a week (returning on the 13th of January 2025), with after-hours appointments available. In addition to our individual sessions, we are adding Psychotherapy Groups in the new year. More information about the Psychotherapy Groups can be found on our website. gymealily.org/group-therapy/We have 11 Clinical/Psychologists at Gymea Lily Psychotherapy Centre. Our therapists have different areas of interest, which are all listed in their individual bios on our website. gymealily.org/therapists/If you questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 02 9545 4772 or send an email to mail@gymea.org We look forward to working with you in 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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Information About Medicare Rebates in 2025- Clients who are utilising Medicare rebates under the Mental Health Care Plans are entitled to 10 rebates per calendar year. Clients may now receive all 10 sessions in one plan. In addition, these rebates can be used towards 10 group therapy sessions as well, however a separate referral is required for group therapy. - Clients who are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months are entitled to additional rebates of up to 3 sessions of pregnancy counselling, for which we are also accredited providers. Any case of post-natal depression, in the 12 months following birth, also falls under this category.- We have 3 psychologists for Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD), where clients are able to claim 4 assessment sessions and 20 treatment sessions for children who come under Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Medicare rebates remain available under Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans. This enables clients to have 5 further sessions per calendar year. It is necessary to have a new plan each calendar year in order to access these sessions.If you have any questions about our services, please do not hesitate to call 02 9545 4772 to speak to our intake psychologist, alternatively you may send us an email to mail@gymealily.orgFor more information please visit our website www.gymealily.org ... See MoreSee Less
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