Is Personal Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Personal Psychology 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 Personal Psychology provide?

Personal Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Personal Psychology cover?

Personal Psychology is based in Neutral Bay, NSW.

How do I connect with Personal Psychology?

You can call +61 2 9100 0909 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.

Personal Psychology · Psychology · Neutral Bay, NSW

What Personal helps with

Adult Therapy

Therapy and counselling services tailored to the needs of adults, addressing mental health, relationships, workplace stress, grief, trauma and personal development. Delivered by psychologists, counsellors and social workers using evidence-based approaches.

Adolescent Therapy

Therapy tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of children and teenagers, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, social difficulties and school-related stress. Therapists use age-appropriate approaches that engage young people on their own terms.

Family Therapy

Therapy that works with the whole family — or key members — to improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen relationships. It recognises that difficulties often affect and are affected by family dynamics, and works on shared patterns rather than focusing on one individual alone.

Couples Therapy

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.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is widely used for anxiety, depression, OCD and many other mental health challenges, and has strong evidence for both children and adults.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

An evidence-based therapy originally developed for people with intense emotional difficulties. DBT teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and is now used for a range of conditions including borderline personality disorder, eating disorders and self-harm.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

A mindfulness-based psychological therapy that teaches people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, and to commit to actions aligned with their values. ACT is effective for anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other conditions.

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)

Centres on improving family relationships, particularly for teenagers struggling with low mood, through building secure attachments.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

Aims at enhancing emotional connection and relationship satisfaction by addressing deep emotions and attachment needs.

Schema Therapy

An integrative psychological therapy that explores deep-rooted patterns (schemas) formed in childhood that drive unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours in adulthood. It combines elements of CBT, attachment theory and other approaches to bring about lasting personality and emotional change.

Bulk Billing

Free psychology sessions available through bulk billing.

Our approach

Personal Psychology uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to your child's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) for adolescents. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, creating a safe, caring space where young people work with a psychologist to manage emotional challenges, anxiety, low mood, and difficult behaviours. The focus is on combining clinical expertise with genuine warmth and practical, down-to-earth support. Therapy is thoughtful and research-based, delivered with personalised attention to help adolescents heal, grow, and feel more confident in their lives.

Working with families

Parents and carers are involved from the outset—at least one parent or guardian must attend the first session to provide background information and ask questions. After the initial assessment, the psychologist and your child decide together what works best going forward. The practice recognises that families and couples benefit from coordinated care and can offer family therapy to help manage complex dynamics, resolve conflicts, and improve communication. The team is committed to keeping you informed and supported throughout your child's therapy journey.

Meet the team

The team includes Adam Horvath, a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney and specialist training in CBT, DBT, ABFT, and EFT, who has years of experience supporting families, teenagers, and young people with emotional challenges; and Paul Fam, a registered psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychology Honours from Macquarie University, trained in CBT, DBT, and ACT, with experience across schools, NDIS, and government settings supporting neurodivergent and personality-related concerns. All psychologists are AHPRA registered, fully insured, and hold university qualifications with specialised training. Tatiana provides warm, professional administrative support as the first point of contact.

Your first visit

At the first session, your child will work with a psychologist to share their story and feelings in a supportive, understanding environment. At least one parent or guardian attends the first session so the psychologist can ask important questions and gather relevant background information needed to understand your child's specific needs and goals. The assessment helps create a formulation and treatment plan tailored to your child. After the first session, you and the clinician will decide together what the best approach is going forward—whether your child continues attending alone or with a parent. Initial and follow-up sessions are 50 minutes long.

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