Dr Jamie Marshall
Clinical Psychologist
PhD, MPsych (Clinical), BA (Hons) (Psych), MAPS FCCLP, AFAIDH
Providing online / telehealth clinical psychology services to adults, teens and children.
I am currently unable to take on new clients. Please check back here periodically regarding my current availability.
About Jamie
Areas of Interest:
High functioning autism
Anxiety
Depression
Sleep issues
Trauma (particularly with first responders & military personnel)
Bipolar disorder
People in regional and rural areas
People living with a disability
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Digital mental health solutions
Jamie is eligible to provide services under NDIS, Medicare, Workcover / workers compensation schemes, and DVA. He has a particular interest in working with people who have a disability. Jamie only provides online therapy by telehealth, and he is therefore available to anyone in Australia.
Jamie provides individual psychological assessment and treatment to children, teens and adults for a range of presenting issues. He has previously facilitated group programs on many topics, including anxiety, depression, social skills for individuals with autism, relaxation techniques, and managing emotions. He is also an AHPRA registered supervisor.
Jamie uses the psychological therapy techniques of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), positive psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. He is also certified with the Australasian Sleep Association to provide CBT for insomnia (CBTi).
Jamie maintains an interest in digital health, particularly digital mental health solutions. He is a Digital Health Advisor for the Australian Digital Health Agency and an Associate Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health.
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Jamie completed a PhD in 2021 exploring the benefits of mental health apps for smartphones and tablet devices. There have been nine publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals that have stemmed from his research. The most recent publication in Frontiers in Psychology can be found by clicking here. Jamie's Linked In profile can be found here.
Contact
I am currently unable to take on new clients. Please check back here periodically regarding my current availability.
E-mail: admin@drjamiemarshall.com.au
Phone: 0412 575 185
Fax: (02) 3813 8087
PO Box 107
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Australia
I acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land. I pay respect to elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Medicare Provider No. 454379CY
AHPRA Registration No. PSY0001685145
ABN 82 163 484 491 (Cog Tonic Pty Ltd)
Fellow of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society
Fees
Different fees and rebates apply, depending on the type of referral. See below for more information.
Medicare
To access Medicare rebates, people are required to have a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP, OR a referral only from a Psychiatrist or Paediatrician.
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Individual 50-minute sessions are $275. The Medicare rebate for a session with a Clinical Psychologist is currently $141.85. Clients will therefore be out of pocket (i.e. have a gap fee of) $133.15.
Please note that if you have been referred under Medicare, you are usually entitled to an initial six sessions that attract a Medicare rebate. This can be extended for another four sessions (if required) in any calendar year, but you will need to visit your referring doctor for a new referral in order to access the extra sessions. There is an exception for those with an eating disorder who are able to claim Medicare rebates for up to 40 sessions in a calendar year.
For further details about Medicare-supported psychology services, please contact us or visit: https://www.psychology.org.au/for-the-public/Medicare-rebates-psychological-services .
NDIS
You can only access NDIS funding for our services if you have funds allocated to the Capacity Building Supports group category (Improved Daily Living Skills), and in some cases Core Supports when our services are aligned with the goals of an individual's NDIS Plan.
NDIS fees can vary depending on where you live. Fees for NDIS participants are aligned with the NDIS Support Catalogue (Support item number 15_054_0128_1_3). For further details, please contact us or speak to your NDIS Support Coordinator or Plan Manager.
If you are about to register with the NDIS for the first time, or if you are about to go through the registration renewal process, please contact us for further details BEFORE you have your NDIS plan meeting to ensure funds for our services are allocated properly. Click here to access the NDIS Support Catalogue and to get further information about pricing under the NDIS.
Private Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance, you may be entitled to rebates for psychological therapy. Health insurance will often provide rebates of up to half of the total session fee. However, all health insurance providers are different, so clients are encouraged to contact their health insurance provider for more information.
In the case of private health insurance, the number of rebated sessions is often only up to 5 in a calendar year, but again, individuals should contact their insurer for further details.
Private Full-Fee Paying & Other Circumstances
For individuals wishing to access psychological services under Workcover or other workers compensation schemes, please speak with your insurance case manager for further details.
For individuals who wish to access our services privately, all services are charged at $275 per hour. (Please note that the current recommended rate for psychologists by the Australian Psychological Society is $311 per hour, but I have chosen to discount my rate.)
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In some other circumstances, individuals may also be eligible for an additional Allied Health / Primary Health Care Plan that may allow them to access rebates for a further 5 sessions in a calendar year, but this attracts a larger out-of-pocket fee. Individuals are advised to contact their GP for more details.
How Does Telehealth Work?
Telehealth is the word used to describe health services that are delivered by a health provider over the Internet or by phone instead of in-person. More information about telehealth can be found at:
Telehealth is increasingly being used by both consumers and health providers. Research has found that telehealth can be as effective as in-person treatment for many health-related issues, including for counselling / psychological therapy. Click on the following links to various research articles on the effectiveness of telehealth as it relates to counselling / psychological therapy.
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To use telehealth you need to be able to connect to the Internet using a computer, tablet device (such as an iPad), or smartphone. Detailed instructions are given to you prior to your first session. You do not need to download any special software or pay for any extra equipment if your device already has a camera, microphone and speaker. However, we do recommend using headphones with a microphone during telehealth sessions to get the most out of sessions. These headsets have become quite cheap, such as this one for less than $60: Headset. If you are using a desktop computer without a video camera, you will need to purchase this, but “webcams” for computers are also becoming more affordable, such as this one for less than $90: Webcam.
The telehealth system is highly secure, encrypted, and works on all Internet-enabled devices. You do not have to be a technical wiz to participate in telehealth sessions, as it is very simple to operate. If you have used Zoom, Skype or FaceTime in the past, you should have no problem. If you have any concerns about this, tell us before your first session and we will ensure that we offer full support to help you get set up and ready. If you have doubts, we suggest that you try it once and see for yourself how easy it can be.
Please note that telehealth may not be appropriate for everyone. People with acute severe mental health symptoms and/or who may be suicidal, or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, are advised to seek alternative emergency assistance rather than participating in our telehealth services. Such emergency assistance may be found by ringing 000, or attending a nearby hospital emergency department. Alternatively, we have links to several emergency mental health services on our website here.
