Olive Grove Psychology
Katy Perisic - Clinical Psychologist
Olive Grove Psychology was established in 2022 and was originally located within the beautiful surroundings of Beaumont House gardens and the local olive groves,
Olive trees have long been symbolic of shelter, hope, peace, resilience, regrowth, and productivity. In many ways the olive tree represents the setting, purpose, work, and outcomes of therapy.
Please note: Olive Grove Psychology has a new location in College Park House,
67 Payneham Road, College Park.SA 5069
NOTE: Katy is currently unable to accept new clients
About Katy
Katy Perisic
BMus (Perf) (Hons) BA (Psych) (Hons) M Psych (Clinical)
Katy is a Clinical Psychologist who has over 17 years’ experience. She has worked in a university counselling support service, private practice, research within a hospital setting, and disability services. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), and a fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP).
Katy is deeply passionate about providing support to people who are experiencing challenges that are impacting on their wellbeing and functioning. She has extensive experience working with people with diverse needs and from diverse cultural backgrounds. In her work she draws on a range of evidence-based intervention strategies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). She tailors these strategies to best meet each person’s unique needs.
Central to Katy’s approach to therapy, is a client- centred focus incorporating strength-based models (including Positive Psychology) to encourage people who are experiencing and working through personal challenges to draw on their own resources and to develop strategies that will assist them in both the short term and into the future. Key elements she brings to therapy are empathy, sensitivity, compassion, collaboration, and supportiveness.
Prior to her studies and career in psychology Katy studied music and worked as a professional musician for many years. She has a keen interest in how people learn and has an understanding and interest in performance and anxiety- related challenges.
Services Available
Katy works with clients (aged 18+) with the following concerns:
Depression
Anxiety – (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic attacks)
Grief and loss
Adult ADHD
OCD
Stress management
Perfectionism
Sleep issues
Trauma
Behavioural and emotional regulation challenges
Interpersonal and communication difficulties
Procrastination, motivation, and time management challenges
Olive Grove Psychology is a neurodiversity affirming practice that acknowledges the strengths and complexity of experiences that neurodivergent people bring to our therapeutic relationship.
General Information and FAQs
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If you are a new client, please phone Olive Grove Psychology on
0468 396 035 or email admin@olivegrovepsychology.com.au and Katy will contact you to discuss your needs and to organise an appointment time.Follow up appointments are typically booked at the end of a session however you will also have the option to book online, reschedule or cancel an appointment via the online booking link.
Clicking on the online booking link will take you to a client portal where you will be able to see available appointment times. As this link is set up for existing clients, the system will already have your details entered. To access the online portal please click on the link (or copy it into your browser), then click on ‘forgot password’ to set up your password and gain access.
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A doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with a psychologist – you are able to self-refer. If, however you would like to access a rebate from Medicare you will need to speak with your doctor to see if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan.
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Katy is a registered Clinical Psychologist and attracts the highest level of rebate from Medicare for psychology services.
The current Medicare rebate for a 50-60 minute appointment is $145.25. Please speak with your GP to see if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan.
If you have private health cover, you may be able to access a rebate if you have psychology as an extras cover. Different levels of cover with different private health funds will have varying rebate amounts. Please check with your private health fund to find out what you may be entitled to.
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A 50-60 minute appointment is $270.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fees suggests a fee of $318 for a standard 46-60 minute psychology consultation. Olive Grove Psychology Fees are lower than this fee and align with or are less than other clinical psychology practices.
Fees are payable on the day of the appointment (this includes Telehealth). Credit and Debit Cards as well as bank transfer options are available.
Late cancellations (less than 24 hours notice) will incur a cancellation fee and non-attendance for a scheduled appointment will be charged at the full fee.
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Olive Grove Psychology is a part-time practice with service and support being provided via booked appointments only.
If support is required outside of appointment times, please contact one of the after hours and 24-hour support services below.
Life Line: 13 11 14 – 24 hour phone service
Mental Health Triage Service: Ph: 13 14 65 - 24 hour service
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre: Ph 8448 9100 215 Grenfell Street Adelaide. Open 24 hours, free service, walk in (or phone ahead) and no referral or appointment needed
Suicide Call Back Service: Ph: 1300 6659 467 - 24 hour service offering telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Beyond Blue: Ph: 1300 22 4636 - 24 hour service offering telephone and online counselling https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
1800 RESPECT: Ph: 1800 737 732 - 24 hour service. National sexual assault service, domestic family violence counselling service https://www.1800respect.org.au/
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Telehealth sessions are available. If you are not well or for many any other reasons Telehealth can be a good option - please discuss your needs at the time of booking.
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Booking Link- for existing clients only
(new clients please phone or email)
https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/olivegrovepsychology