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Flexible Thinking

Suite 25, Level 1/100 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff NSW 2027

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About Flexible Thinking

Tim Carey is a registered psychologist with 20 years' experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to teens and adults in Sydney's Inner West. He uses an individually tailored approach incorporating Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Counselling, and Strengths Based Positive Psychology, with increasing focus on mindfulness-based therapies to address the needs of the whole person.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Flexible Thinking lists

Anxiety Disorders
Comprehensive treatment for generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias using proven therapeutic techniques including ACT, exposure therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and panic disorder management strategies.
Depression Support
Evidence-based therapy for managing depression, helping you regain control and rediscover meaning in your life through depression-focused psychotherapy, behavioral activation, mood monitoring, and resilience building.
Teen Support
Specialised care for teenagers navigating life's challenges, including identity and self-esteem development, school and social anxiety support, family relationship counselling, and transition and life skills coaching.
PTSD & Trauma
Compassionate trauma-informed care for PTSD, complex trauma, and acute stress reactions using trauma-focused cognitive therapy, safety and stabilization techniques, and post-traumatic growth facilitation.
Addiction & Substance Use
Support for drug and alcohol addiction recovery, including relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, dual diagnosis treatment support, and family and relationship counselling.
Loss & Grief
Gentle guidance through bereavement, loss, and life transitions, including grief counselling, complicated grief treatment, life transition coaching, and meaning-making and acceptance.

Fees

  • 60-minute private session

    No referral required; immediate availability; receipt provided for private health insurance claims

    $175

  • 60-minute session with Medicare rebate (GP Mental Health Plan)

    Medicare rebate available; up to 10 sessions per year; GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan required

    $76.15

From Flexible Thinking's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.

Get to know Flexible Thinking

From Flexible Thinking's website.

  • Our approach

    The practice uses an individually tailored approach that blends Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Counselling, and Strengths Based Positive Psychology. Sessions focus on helping you develop psychological flexibility—learning to notice unwanted thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, while taking action aligned with your personal values and goals. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult emotions, the approach teaches you to accept them and work towards meaningful change in your life. Each 60-minute session builds on the previous one, using practical evidence-based techniques you can apply in daily life, with regular progress reviews and adjustments as needed.

  • Meet the team

    The practice is run by Tim Carey, a registered Psychologist fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS). With over 20 years of experience providing direct care to disabled and able-bodied adults as both a direct carer and psychologist, he has developed expertise across a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, loss and grief, PTSD, and critical incident debriefing. He maintains his skills with over 30 hours of professional development and supervision each year and is SIRA-accredited for WorkCover and Compulsory Third Party claims.

  • Your first visit

    Your first session begins with getting to know each other, where the psychologist will ask about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve—this is your time to share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. Together, you'll identify your personal goals and what positive change looks like for you, helping to create a tailored approach aligned with your values and desired outcomes. The session is 60 minutes long, and you'll be asked to bring your Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP if applicable. The practice emphasises that you're in control of what you share and the pace of the work, with no pressure to discuss anything you're not ready to explore.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Flexible Thinking a registered NDIS provider?

Flexible Thinking is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Flexible Thinking provide?

Flexible Thinking provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Flexible Thinking cover?

Flexible Thinking is based in Edgecliff, NSW.

How do I connect with Flexible Thinking?

You can call +61 401 673 696, email them and visit their website.

What ages does Flexible Thinking work with?

The practice works with teens and adults.Based on Flexible Thinking's website

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment 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 Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP 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.

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