flexible thinking
open up, be present, do what matters
Teens and Adults
Psychology Services
Tim Carey
Earlwood
NSW
open up, be present, do what matters
Teens and Adults
open up, be present,
do what matters
Serving Earlwood, Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, Petersham, Tempe, Hurlstone Park, Canterbury & surrounding suburbs.
My name is Tim Carey, I'm a registered Psychologist located in the heart of Earlwood. I provide professional counselling and psychological services for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. I am fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I'm dedicated to supporting teens and adults throughout the Inner West and surrounding areas with compassionate, evidence-based care.
I have 20 years' experience in providing direct care to disabled and able bodied adults as a direct carer and as a psychologist. I work with men and women of all ages and backgrounds. My Earlwood practice has become a trusted resource for families and individuals across the Inner West region.
I've helped people with a wide range of issues including Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Loss and Grief, PTSD and Critical Incident Debriefing, Work Cover (SIRA accredited), and Compulsory Third Party matters. From my Earlwood base, I proudly serve the diverse communities of the Inner West, including Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, Petersham, Tempe, Hurlstone Park, Canterbury, and surrounding neighbourhoods, providing convenient access to quality counselling and mental health care for the entire Inner West community.
Comprehensive treatment for generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and phobias using proven therapeutic techniques.
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Exposure therapy for phobias
• Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
• Panic disorder management strategies
Evidence-based therapy for managing depression, helping you regain control and rediscover meaning in your life.
• Depression-focused psychotherapy
• Behavioral activation techniques
• Mood monitoring and regulation
• Building resilience and coping skills
Specialised care for teenagers navigating life's challenges, building resilience and healthy coping strategies.
• Identity and self-esteem development
• School and social anxiety support
• Family relationship counselling
• Transition and life skills coaching
Compassionate trauma-informed care for PTSD, complex trauma, and acute stress reactions with specialised therapeutic approaches.
• Trauma-focused cognitive therapy
• Safety and stabilization techniques
• Post-traumatic growth facilitation
Support for drug and alcohol addiction recovery, including relapse prevention and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
• Motivational interviewing techniques
• Relapse prevention strategies
• Dual diagnosis treatment support
• Family and relationship counselling
Gentle guidance through bereavement, loss, and life transitions, helping you process grief and find a path forward.
• Grief counselling and support
• Complicated grief treatment
• Life transition coaching
• Meaning-making and acceptance
I am a SIRA-accredited psychologist. If you've been injured at work or in a motor vehicle accident, your counselling sessions may be covered. I handle WorkCover and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claims. Contact me to discuss your eligibility.
With GP Mental Health Plan
per 60-minute session
Medicare rebate available
Reduce your out-of-pocket cost
Up to 10 sessions per year
Under Medicare Mental Health Plan
GP referral required
Mental Health Treatment Plan needed
60 minute sessions
Full therapeutic hour
No referral needed
per 60-minute session
No referral required
Book directly with Tim
Immediate availability
No waiting for GP appointments
Flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend options
Receipt provided
For private health insurance claims
Not sure which option is right for you? Contact me to discuss the best option for you.
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel overwhelming. My practice is a safe space where you can feel at ease. Here's what you can expect during your visit to help you feel prepared and comfortable.
We'll start by getting to know each other. I'll ask about what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. This is your time to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
Together, we'll identify your personal goals and what positive change looks like for you. This helps us create a tailored approach that aligns with your values and desired outcomes.
Each 60-minute session builds on the previous one. We'll work together using evidence-based techniques like ACT to develop practical strategies and skills you can use in your daily life.
We'll regularly check in on your progress and adjust our approach as needed. Therapy is a collaborative process, and your feedback helps guide our work together.
Everything you share is completely confidential. I'm bound by professional ethics and legal requirements to protect your privacy.
You're in control of what you share and the pace of our work. There's no pressure to discuss anything you're not ready to explore.
Feel free to call or email before your first appointment. I'm happy to answer any questions that will help you feel more comfortable.
Find answers to common questions about our psychology services in Earlwood.
My aim is to work with you to promote and encourage positive change in your life, in whatever way that is defined and valued by you. Part of my role is to work alongside you and help to the best of my ability, when thinking about the bigger questions in life. Questions like how can you handle thoughts and feelings you really don't want; what do you want in your life that you currently don't have; what sort of person do you want to be; what do you want to achieve; what do you want your life to stand for?
I use an individually tailored approach incorporating traditional Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Supportive Counselling, and Strengths Based Positive Psychology. In my journey as a psychologist I am increasingly using mindfulness-based therapies, such as ACT, as they address the needs of the whole person. ACT does this by helping us to deliberately notice unwanted thoughts and feelings, and how much we ‘buy into’ them. We then see whether their attempts to control thoughts and feelings is really working in the long run.
For Medicare rebates, yes - you'll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. This allows you to access up to 10 subsidised sessions per year. However, you can also book private sessions directly without any referral, giving you immediate access to psychological support when you need it most.
I’m a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) . I keep my skills current with over 30 hours of professional development and supervision each year, so you can feel confident you’re in capable hands.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychological intervention that
focuses on developing psychological flexibility - the ability to stay present with your thoughts
and feelings rather than being controlled by them. Instead of trying to eliminate difficult
emotions or thoughts, ACT teaches you to accept them while taking action aligned with your
personal values and goals.
This approach combines mindfulness strategies with behavior change techniques, making it
particularly effective for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. ACT
helps you build a rich, meaningful life even when challenging thoughts and feelings are present.
Take the first step towards better mental health. Book your consultation today at our convenient Earlwood location.
Monday & Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 10am - 2:30pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Bus: Multiple routes service Earlwood
Parking: Street parking and nearby car parks available