Ms Tess Rutherford

Psychologist in Felixstow, SA

Ms Tess Rutherford is a psychologist in Felixstow, SA. A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one. It is one of 75 psychologists listed in South Australia.

Contact and location

Location Felixstow SA 5070
Phone 08 8233 0828
Website www.willowtreepsychology.com.au/Tess-Rutherford

Who practises here

Ms Tess Rutherford Psychologist

Areas of practice

Infertility issues
Post-natal depression
Pregnancy support
ADHD in adults
Cancer support (clients and carers)
Diabetes
Hoarding disorder
Pain management
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-harm
Stress management
Adult survivors of sexual abuse
Chronic disease management
Grief & loss
Panic Disorder
Sexual abuse
Suicide
Anxiety & phobias
Depression
Health-related problems
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality disorders
Sleeping disorders
Trichotillomania

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 Ms Tess Rutherford

Does Ms Tess Rutherford 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 South Australia?

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

Is Ms Tess Rutherford taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 08 8233 0828 is the quickest way to find out.

What if Ms Tess Rutherford is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 75 psychologists in South Australia, 4 of them in Felixstow, 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?