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- Emotional Health Clinic
- Australian Hearing Hub
- Level 1, 16 University Ave
- T: +61 (2) 9850 8711
- E: ehc.admin@mq.edu.au
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Visit our shopWe aim to further our understanding of emotional disorders and improve methods of treatment. In addition to our research programs, we also offer private psychological treatment for adults and older adults.
See an overview of all our programs and services below.
Ageing Wisely is a psychological treatment program developed at Macquarie University. The program uses gold-standard cognitive behaviour therapy and has been shown to be effective in previous clinical trials.
This program is specifically designed for older adults (aged 65 years and older) to help them learn skills to manage worry, anxiety, low mood or depression.
Ageing Wisely sessions can be completed in-person at a clinic, online using telehealth or during telephone calls. This flexibility makes it easier to access help.
Think about the following questions:
If you answered yes to any of the above, this program may help you.
Download the Ageing Wisely brochure to help you recognise the symptoms of worry, anxiety, depression and low mood in yourself and others. These symptoms can be hard to detect in older adults.
The Ageing Wisely program is currently part of our older adult research clinical trials.
To participate:
There are no costs for participating in the Ageing Wisely program.
This clinical trial is co-funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council and Beyond Blue.
You can self-refer to this treatment program, you do not need a referral from a GP or a mental health care plan.
If you are interested in participating in the program or would like to know more, contact us:
Connections is based on 15 years of research conducted at the Centre for Emotional Health. It is a program for adults who are experiencing anxiety in social and performance situations, including anxiety that arises:
Social anxiety may cause you to avoid social situations. This can lead to distress and an inability to perform well at work or education, and it may place limits on friendships and everyday interactions in your community.
Connections looks to challenge the thinking and behaviour that contribute to social anxiety. The program uses a cognitive behavioural approach, where you will learn skills to:
The psychologist who works with you on the program will assist you to apply these skills in your everyday life.
Think about the following questions:
If you answered yes to any of the above, this program may help you.
Connections is a 12 week program offered on an individual basis with sessions typically scheduled once per week.
We have chosen to offer an individual approach, rather than group approach, as research indicates that response to treatment is better following individual therapy. This approach also provides you with better flexibility for treatment to be adapted to your specific needs.
When you contact us:
Session costs vary depending on whether you see a clinical psychologist or a registered psychologist.
A Medicare rebate is claimable if a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral letter has been obtained from your GP (limit of 10 sessions in each calendar year). You can also self-refer to the program, however you will not be eligible for Medicare rebates.
See tailored individual therapy fees for this program.
Download the Connections flyer.
If you are interested in participating in the program, or if you would like to know more, contact us:
If none of our specific programs meet your needs, we offer individually tailored therapy as a full-fee service.
A registered or clinical psychologist will conduct an assessment to determine your specific needs and construct a treatment plan informed by the latest research. Download the flyer for further information on our individual therapy services for adults.