Clinician
Janet Gallagher
Clinical Psychologist
BSc (Psych & HRM), Hons. MPsych (Clinical).
Experience
Janet is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience working in private practice and in children and family services. Janet started her psychology career working with at risk children and adolescents, focusing on childhood trauma and abuse and has gone on to focus her work with adults, predominantly adults that experienced trauma during their younger years.
Janet uses a number of therapuetic modalities dependant upon the needs of the individual. Janet is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema Therapy. She would describe herself as a truely attachment focused therapist.
Janet is also a board approved supervisor and provides clinical supervision to early career psychologists and clinical psychology registrars.
Qualifications
Janet commenced her Bachelor of Psychology at Murdoch University, and completed her Honours in Psychology with Human Resource Management at Middlesex University (UK & UAE). She completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Edith Cowan University in Perth.
Psychological services
Finesse Psychology provides support for a wide range of presenting issues. We are currently accepting new referrals for adolescent and adult clients:
Adults:
Depression and low mood
Anxiety / OCD
Trauma
ADHD / ASD
Stress Management
Grief and loss
Self esteem
Separation / Divorce
Parenting support
Blended family difficulties
Bonding and attachment
Peri-natal / Post natal
IVF
Adjusting to life changes
Grandparent / kinship care
Children and Adolescents: We are not currently accepting new referrals for adolescents or children:
Depression and low mood
Anxiety / OCD
Trauma
Stress
Grief and loss
Self esteem
Attachment difficulties
Fees and rebates
Consultation fees
The fee currently recommended by the Australian Psychological Society is $311 for a 45 - 60min consultation. The appointment fee for a 50+ minute consultation at Finesse Psychology is $300. Family and couples consultations are $320.
Extended consultations are available if required.
If you are on a low income (eg unemployed, health care card) please ask about the possibility of a reduced rate.
Cancellation fee
Non-attendance at a scheduled appointment without providing a minimum of 24 hours notice will attract a $150 cancellation fee.
Payment terms
Full payment of the consultation fee is required at the completion of each appointment. Payment can be made via credit card with your authorisation.
Referrals / rebates
You are welcome to see a Clinical Psychologist without a referral (privately) however if you would like to claim the medicare rebate then you need to be referred by your General Practitioner under Medicare’s Better Access scheme otherwise known as a Mental Health Care Plan. If you provide this at the initial session, you can claim $141.85 rebate and able to attend up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.
Consultation fees can also be claimed through some private health care funds ‘extras’ cover. Your provider can advise you of whether you are eligible for a rebate for clinical psychology services and the rebate amount.
Contact
Finesse Psychology operates between 9am-4pm Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and for special circumstances, outside of these hours’ by appointment.
Address: ECU Health Centre Level 3 30 Dundebar Rd Wanneroo, WA 6065
Emergencies
If your situation is an emergency, please call 000 or visit your nearest hospital. Helplines can provide you with immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, free and anonymous.
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (5-25 year olds) 1800 654 432 (parents)
CAMHS Crisis Connect 1800 048 636 (24/7 - Urgent mental health support, advice and assessment for children and young people)
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (Metro) 1300 555 788
Headspace (Youth) 1800 650 890
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Suicide call back service 1300 659 467
The Samaritans Crisis Line 9381 5555 (main line) 9388 2500 (youth line)
Men’s line Australia 1300 789 306
PANDA (perinatal anxiety and depression) 1300 726 306
QLife (LGBTI+ 3pm – 12am) 1800 184 527
Quitline 13 78 48
Child Protection and Family Support Crisis Care Helpline 9223 1111