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Dr Lorraine Brown, OFC Director, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lorraine Brown, OFC Director, Clinical Psychologist
Lorraine has been registered as a psychologist since 2001 and has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and has clinical psychology endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She is also a registered provider as a clinical psychologist with Medicare. Lorrain
Lorraine has been registered as a psychologist since 2001 and has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and has clinical psychology endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. She is also a registered provider as a clinical psychologist with Medicare. Lorraine has worked in private practice with clients of all ages, and specifically with children, young people and their families in several public mental health services. Lorraine enjoys connecting with people and feels privileged to be able to share and assist in peoples' lives. Lorraine has a therapy dog (a toy cavoodle), who is sometimes with her in the room. Lorraine has completed training in the following therapeutic approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Attachment, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Dr Susannah Runci, Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lorraine Brown, OFC Director, Clinical Psychologist
Susannah was first registered as a Psychologist in 2004, after completing her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She is endorsed in the area of Clinical Psychology by the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority. Susannah is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a registered provider with Medicare.
Susannah was first registered as a Psychologist in 2004, after completing her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She is endorsed in the area of Clinical Psychology by the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Authority. Susannah is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a registered provider with Medicare. Susannah has worked in adult and aged public and private mental health settings and has also conducted applied research, supporting older people from diverse backgrounds with dementia and their families. She has recently joined Oakley Family Clinic after a break in practice due to family commitments. Susannah is passionate about mental health and wellbeing for all and particularly enjoys supporting people to improve their lives. Susannah's primary therapeutic approaches are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Peaches, Toy Cavoodle, Trained Therapy Dog
Peaches is Dr Lorraine Brown's therapy dog and is usually with her when she practices. She is a toy cavoodle, very small and loves people and cuddles. She takes her work very seriously but has been known to sleep on the job. Peaches has completed Lead the Way Animal Assisted Training over 6 days to be able to be included in Dr Lorraine Br
Peaches is Dr Lorraine Brown's therapy dog and is usually with her when she practices. She is a toy cavoodle, very small and loves people and cuddles. She takes her work very seriously but has been known to sleep on the job. Peaches has completed Lead the Way Animal Assisted Training over 6 days to be able to be included in Dr Lorraine Brown's clinical psychology practice. Let Dr Lorraine Brown know if you have any issues with dogs, as Peaches usually likes to greet people in the OFC waiting room and may be off lead.
Medicare rebates
If you have a mental health care plan from your GP, you are able to receive Medicare rebates for psychological therapy. Currently you can access up to 10 rebates per calendar year to help offset the costs of private psychological therapy. If you have your bank details listed with Medicare, we may also be able to process the Medicare rebat
If you have a mental health care plan from your GP, you are able to receive Medicare rebates for psychological therapy. Currently you can access up to 10 rebates per calendar year to help offset the costs of private psychological therapy. If you have your bank details listed with Medicare, we may also be able to process the Medicare rebate on your behalf. Unfortunately bulk billing is not offered. However, if you have private health insurance extras with psychology, you also may be eligible for rebates but not in addition to Medicare.