"Dear Doctor, I pride myself in providing high quality evidence based support to your patients. I work compassionately, collaboratively and I am very outcome focused" - check out the results here
Jay Beckley, MEdPsych(Hons) MAPS
Psychologist
Brief Profile – Jay Beckley, Psychologist
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I have been working in mental health since 2006. I started as a support worker in inpatient mental health.
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Since 2010 I have been working clinically with people with mental health and substance use disorders.
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I have worked in inpatient mental health and forensic hospitals, prisons, schools and community settings.
Qualifications and Credentials
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Master of Educational Psychology (Honours), Graduate Diploma Arts (Psych), Bachelor of Health Science.
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I’m a full member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Therapeutic Interventions – I am trained in:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy,
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Motivational Interviewing.
Area of Practice
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Adolescents and adults who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, work stress and chronic pain.
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Adults with substance use issues: alcohol, methamphetamine, prescription medication, cannabis.
Location
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I work in a custom designed home/office practice with a separate entrance for clients in The Ridges, Peregian Springs.
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I have clients that travel as far as Caloundra and Landsborough.
Fees
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$120.00 for a 50 – 60 minute session. The Medicare Rebate is $87.45. The Gap is $32.55.
Concession Rate for Health Card Holders
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$100.00 for a 50 – 60 minute session. The Medicare Rebate is $84.80. The Gap is $12.55.
Why is my fee lower than what is recommended? Mainly because I work independently in a home office without excessive overheads.
Bulk Billing
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From mid March until the 1st of July, I reduced my fee from $140.00 to fully Bulk Billing all clients to support them through COVID-19. However, as we are returning to normality, in order for my practice to survive, I am no longer Bulk Billing.
Referral Process
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You can refer by fax or through Medical Objects.
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I will phone the client within 24 hours to complete an intake. This includes a brief intervention. An appointment time will be agreed upon. I aim within seven to 10 days.
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I will contact you acknowledging the referral and advising of the appointment date.
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I will communicate with you as required and provide an update after the sixth and tenth sessions.
Outcomes
I have recently undertaken a review of 30 clients that I have seen over recent months that have completed six sessions.