Dr Janine Peckham

Psychologist in Balmain, NSW

Dr Janine Peckham is a psychologist in Balmain, NSW. A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one. It is one of 472 psychologists listed in New South Wales.

Contact and location

Location Balmain NSW 2041
Phone 02 7903 0370
Website www.thebalmainpractice.com.au/enquiries

Who practises here

Dr Janine Peckham Psychologist

Areas of practice

Eating disorders
Infertility issues
Body image
Post-natal depression
Child (5 - 12 yo)
Saturdays
ADHD in adults
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic disease management
Pain management
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Relaxation
Stress management
Anxiety & phobias
Depression
Grief & loss
Memory problems
Panic Disorder
Self-harm
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cancer support (clients and carers)
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Health-related problems
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

What a psychologist does

Psychologists provide talking therapies for anxiety, depression, birth trauma, grief and the adjustment of becoming a parent. Perinatal psychologists work specifically with pregnancy, loss and the year after birth.

At any point, and there is no threshold you have to reach first. Perinatal anxiety and depression are common and treatable, and starting early usually means fewer sessions rather than more.

Referrals, fees and Medicare

A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one.

Under Better Access, a GP mental health treatment plan gives you a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions each calendar year. Some psychologists bulk bill, most charge a gap. Public perinatal mental health services are free where they are available.

See what maternity care costs in Australia.

Common questions about Dr Janine Peckham

Does Dr Janine Peckham offer telehealth?

This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.

Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in New South Wales?

A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one.

Is Dr Janine Peckham taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 02 7903 0370 is the quickest way to find out.

What if Dr Janine Peckham is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 472 psychologists in New South Wales, 4 of them in Balmain, so there are other options nearby.

Questions worth asking

Do you work specifically with pregnancy, birth trauma or the postnatal period?
What is your fee, and what will I get back with a mental health plan?
What is the wait for a first appointment, and for regular sessions after that?
Do you offer telehealth if getting out of the house is hard?
What approach do you use, and what would the first few sessions look like?