Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist and
Relationship
Counsellor
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​Suite 604,
26 Ridge Street,
NORTH SYDNEY
NSW 2060
Telehealth sessions also available
(telephone or videoconference)
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Appointments
p: 0458 888 480
e: info@russelldrinkwater.com​
Call me today for an appointment, phone 0458 888 480
North Sydney, Telehealth (online counselling) and telephone counselling)
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* Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution?
On average people wait 6 years before seeking help with a relationship problem. The longer the problem persists, the more likely you are to feel resentment towards your partner.
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* Psychological treatment for anxiety, panic attacks, depression and stress also provided.
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* Seeking help can feel confronting. People are sometimes anxious because they don't know what will happen in couples counselling. I know that this can be a difficult time. If you could use some support, I'd like to help.
About me
​​I'm a male Psychologist based in the North Sydney and via Telehealth who specialises in couples counselling and helping people with their relationships.
I have received training in couples therapy through the Australian College of Applied Psychology, Relationships Australia, Dr Leslie Greenberg (a Canadian Psychologist who helped to develop Emotion Focused Therapy) and The Gottman Institute in Seattle. ​
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Many Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists provide relationship counselling, very few have specialised in this area.
I have 21 years experience providing couples therapy at Relationships Australia, IVFAustralia and in my private practice.
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Wouldn't you prefer to see somehow who is highly trained and experienced?
Medicare provider number 2840248W
If you are experiencing depression, anxiety or another mental health condition, you are eligible for Medicare rebates when you see a Psychologist. A GP referral is needed to receive the Medicare rebate (under the Better Access to Mental Health care plan). Give the GP my full name, practice address & my Medicare Provider number for the referral.
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Bring the GP referral to your next appointment. After the appointment, submit the receipt to Medicare and you will get a rebate of $98.97 per session (maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year). ​
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The Medicare rebates are only eligible for individual counselling sessions. Individual Telehealth sessions are also eligible for the Medicare rebate.
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Unfortunately, couples counselling sessions cannot receive a Medicare rebate.
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If you have private health insurance, check with your health fund to see if there is a rebate for sessions with a Psychologist.
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology),
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology,
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Practice,
Certificate IV Assessment & Workplace Training,
Master Practitioner of NLP,
Master of Nursing,
Master of Clinical Psychology (with distinction).
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Level I Marital Therapy: A Research Based Approach,
Level II: Assessment, Intervention & Co-Morbidities and
Level III: Certification Practicum at The Gottman Relationship Institute in Seattle, USA.
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Qualifications
payment policy
Medical services are provided and billed by Medical Clinic. Our providers participate in most all of the major health insurance plans in the region. Following are the health plans which we currently accept.
If your plan is not listed, we will be unable to file a claim on your behalf. However, we can provide you with a form that you can submit to your insurance company to instruct them to send reimbursements directly to you.
Please be aware that with any health plans, there may be deductibles and copayments for which you could be responsible.
health plans
- HealthPLUS
- Medical Insurance Co.
- All Insure, Inc.
- MedCare
- ABC Insurance
- Alternative Care
- Medical Insurance Co.
- MedCare
- HealthPLUS
- ABC Insurance
- Alternative Care
- All Insure, Inc.
- HealthPLUS
- Medical Insurance Co.
- All Insure, Inc.
- MedCare
- ABC Insurance
questions about your bill
What billing or insurance information will I receive?
​You will receive a copy of your bill. After your insurance has paid, we'll provide you with a monthly statement of your account.
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How long will it take to get things settled with the insurance company?
Generally, it takes from 45 to 60 days to obtain payment from an insurance carrier.​
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​Why am I getting bills from physicians?
​Each physician who provides professional services will send you a separate bill from his or her office. These physicians will include:
- your own physician
- other physicians who conducted tests and procedures
- consulting physicians chosen by your primary physician to read and interpret test results.
These physicians may include specialists in anesthesiology, cardiology, emergency medicine, nuclear medicine, pathology, radiology, or urodynamics. You will be responsible for paying these bills as well.
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​I received a notice that my insurance company has paid on my bill -- but I can't understand how they calculated their payment amount. Do you know?
​If we have received any such information from your insurance company, we'll be glad to share it with you. However, for answers to any questions about insurance payments, deductibles, or co-payments, you generally need to check with your insurance company.