Is Dr Margo Orum a registered NDIS provider?

Dr Margo Orum is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Dr Margo Orum provide?

Dr Margo Orum provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Dr Margo Orum cover?

Dr Margo Orum is based in Ryde, NSW.

How do I connect with Dr Margo Orum?

You can call +61 1300 739 536 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

Dr Margo Orum · Psychology · Ryde, NSW

What Dr helps with

Anxiety

Therapy and support to help children and adults understand and manage anxiety — including worry, panic, phobias and social anxiety. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, and helps individuals gradually face feared situations with greater confidence.

Depression

Psychological therapy and support for people experiencing depression, helping them understand low mood, develop coping strategies and re-engage with meaningful activities. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT and interpersonal therapy are commonly used.

Relationship Counselling

Therapy for couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdowns or major life transitions. A therapist helps partners understand each other's perspectives, improve communication and work toward a healthier, more connected relationship.

Trauma

Support for traumatic experiences including PTSD, sexual abuse, bullying, and war-related trauma that disrupt sense of safety.

Bipolar Disorder

Specialised support for managing bipolar disorder, with extensive experience helping hundreds of people over 15 years.

Eating Disorders

Specialist psychological and medical treatment for conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Treatment is usually multidisciplinary — involving a psychologist, dietitian and sometimes a medical professional — and aims to restore health and build a positive relationship with food.

Stress

Support for managing stress built into modern work and home life, with strategies for relaxation and unwinding.

Addictions

Treatment for addictions including alcohol, drugs, smoking, gambling, sex, internet, and pornography.

Anger Management

Therapy and skills training to help children and adults understand and regulate strong feelings of anger. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, learning calming strategies and developing healthier ways to express frustration and resolve conflict.

Complex Trauma

Treatment for psychological and sometimes physical damage from extremely stressful experiences over time affecting safety and security.

Marriage Counselling

Counselling to help couples access strategies for navigating and negotiating long-term couple relationships.

Couples Counselling

Insomnia

Treatment for sleep problems with strategies to help clients sleep better and feel happier.

Mental Illness

Support for serious mental health problems affecting thinking, feelings, behaviour, and reactions.

Grief and Loss

Specialised counselling to support individuals and families navigating bereavement, significant loss or life change. A therapist provides a safe space to process grief at whatever pace is needed and helps clients find meaning and a path forward.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Treatment for traumatic experiences that cannot be processed at the time, leaving shocking or frightening feelings stuck in the present.

Pain Management

A multidisciplinary approach to reducing and managing persistent pain, combining psychological strategies, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and education. The goal is to improve quality of life and daily functioning, not just to reduce pain intensity.

Postnatal Depression

Support for mothers and families experiencing postnatal depression following the hormonal and life changes of having a baby.

Family Counselling

A talking-based support that helps people work through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, grief, stress or mental health concerns. A counsellor listens without judgement and helps you develop coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

Self Esteem

Support for low confidence, shyness, insecurity, and difficulty expressing oneself.

Sexual Assault

Trauma-informed support starting with building safety and a respectful therapeutic relationship to tell one's story and begin recovery.

Sexuality

Support for understanding and exploring one's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction.

Sexual Harassment

Trauma-informed support starting with building safety and a respectful therapeutic relationship to tell one's story and begin recovery.

Life Issues

Support for major life milestones and challenges such as finding a life partner, having children, or finding fulfilling work.

Terminal Illness

Support for caregivers of those with terminal illness, addressing emotional stress and feelings of hope, fear, anger, regret, and grief.

Weight Management

Support for maintaining healthy weight, weight loss, body image concerns, and troublesome eating patterns.

Workplace Bullying

Support for those experiencing workplace bullying, intimidation, shaming, blaming, or sexual harassment.

Workplace Issues

Support for workplace challenges including performance reviews, deadline pressure, team dynamics, and emotional stumbling blocks.

Our approach

Dr Margo Orum uses a flexible, collaborative approach tailored to each person's unique needs. The practice draws from a range of therapeutic modalities including Emotion Focused, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Systemic, Schema Therapy, Solutions-Focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. The therapeutic relationship itself is considered all-important, with sessions designed to help you access your most authentic inner values and move toward living by them more directly. The aim is to help you find a stronger, better version of yourself and move in a direction that feels right for you.

Meet the team

Dr Margo Orum is the Director and a Psychologist with a PhD and MAPS credentials, with over 25 years of experience in psychology—her first 10 years in private practice in Balmain/Rozelle before founding this Ryde practice in 2010. The team includes 7 psychologists and a mental health accredited Social Worker, most of whom are highly experienced. Dr Margo works with life purpose, anxiety, depression, adult development, relationships, work–life balance, grief, and existential questions. Other team members hold qualifications such as PhD, Board Approved Supervisor, and specialisations in trauma, ADHD, EMDR, and various other areas. Two practitioners are fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, and one in Korean.

Your first visit

Your first appointment begins before you arrive, with Dr Margo Orum calling you to introduce herself briefly before your session day. Upon arrival, you'll complete a registration form and be collected from the waiting room by your psychologist. The first session itself focuses mainly on getting to know you—your story, what prompted you to come, and what you want to achieve from your sessions together. Your psychologist will listen well and work to find the best approach to suit your unique needs. The decision about ongoing session frequency and duration is always made collaboratively with you and is ultimately your choice.

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