For individuals:

Where is Bring to Mind located?

Bring to Mind offers both telehealth and in person psychology sessions.  Emily offers telehealth on Tuesdays, Saturday mornings and outside of regular business hours.

In person sessions are offered on Thursdays and Fridays at Pakington Health (374 Pakington Street, Newtown).

What is a Mental Health Care Plan?

Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) also known as Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP) are part of the Medicare Better Access Initiative.  MHCPs can be created by your GP or psychiatrist if you meet eligibility criteria.  Most GPs will require a longer consult to complete the paperwork and refer you to Bring to Mind.

A MHCP and referral letter from your treating professional can provide access to up to 10 Medicare-rebated therapy sessions per calendar year.  

The current rebate for clinical psychologists per 50-minute session is $141.85, resulting in an out-of-pocket fee of $108.15 for sessions within business hours, or $123.15 for out-of-hours sessions.

Do you offer Workcover, TAC, NDIS, court reports or assessments?

Currently Bring to Mind is unable to offer court support, or services for third party providers.  

If you are on a self-managed NDIS plan, please include this in the Contact form.

How many sessions will I need?

Whilst the Better Access initiative offers rebated access to up to 10 sessions per calendar year, the amount of sessions needed may vary. 

Emily will work collaboratively with you to determine your goals for seeking therapy and can provide both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on your individual needs.

How do I access telehealth sessions?

Telehealth sessions are held online via a secure telehealth platform that is HIPAA compliant.  A link to the therapy session will be sent to you via email and you are able to join from whichever platform suits you best. 

Given the content of therapy sessions, it is important that you are not driving your car whilst on the consult, or in a public area where you are unable or uncomfortable with talking about challenging topics.  A quiet room where you are undisturbed is the best option.  If you are aware that others are around, headphones may improve your privacy.  

How do I pay for sessions?

Payments for sessions happen automatically through the practice management system.  As part of the intake procedure, you will be asked to provide your credit/debit card details to assist with this process.  All unsuccessful payments will be invoiced following the appointment with payment due within 30 days.  In the instance of unsuccessful payments, no further sessions will be able to be booked until the balance is settled.

For supervisees:

Can we do supervision in person?

Absolutely! Emily is able to provide in person supervision in Geelong and surrounding suburbs.  Please discuss further with Emily to determine suitable locations. 

Who is Emily able to supervise?

Emily is a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor for provisional psychologists on the 5+1 pathway, clinical registrars and peers.  Supervision services may also be available to clinicians from other disciplines who are working with substance use and addiction, complex trauma, and/or personality disorders.

If you are interested in supervision, please complete the Contact form.  Emily will then set up a brief telehealth call at a time that is mutually suitable to discuss your supervision needs, determine whether we are a good fit, and discuss scheduling of supervision sessions. 

What are your areas of interest?

Emily's areas of interest in supervision are:

• substance use and addiction

• trauma-informed practice and interventions

• complex trauma and personality disorders

• psychology in the public health system

• emerging leadership in public health

• transitioning from provisional psychologist to registered psychologist

• working with mandated clients

Emily has experience in the following interventions:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Solution-focused Therapy (SFT)

• Harm reduction for substance use

How do I pay for sessions?

Payments for sessions happen automatically through the practice management system.  As part of the intake procedure, you will be asked to provide your credit/debit card details to assist with this process.  All unsuccessful payments will be invoiced following the appointment with payment due within 30 days.  In the instance of unsuccessful payments, no further sessions will be able to be booked until the balance is settled.

For referrers:

How do I refer to Bring to Mind?

Email referral and Mental Health Care Plan to: 

Dr Emily Trethowan

Bring to Mind  0468 485 251

www.bringtomind.com.au | emily@bringtomind.com.au

Who should I refer to Bring to Mind?

Emily has particular interest in substance use and addiction, trauma and complex trauma, and personality disorders.  She also enjoys working with general mental health concerns including anxiety and mood disorders, and has experience in a wide range of psychological interventions.

What is your current availability? 

Emily is on maternity leave until June 2025.  Please check back regularly for updates regarding wait times.

Can I contact you via phone?

Email is the preferred method of correspondence, however you are welcome to contact Emily on 0468 485 251.