Psychologist in Erina
Gosford rooms serving Erina & surrounds · Telehealth across NSW
Evidence-based individual therapy for adults from Erina and nearby suburbs, at our Gosford rooms a short drive away, or online from home.
Gosford rooms, a short drive from Erina
The rooms are in the Gosford CBD, inside John’s Place at Suite 112, 159 Mann Street, about a ten-minute drive along the Central Coast Highway.
Coming from Erina, Erina Heights, Green Point or Springfield, most people drive straight along the Central Coast Highway into the Gosford CBD. There is parking nearby, and regular buses run between Erina and central Gosford if you’d rather not drive.
Appointments run from late morning into the evening on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (11:30am to 7:30pm), so the trip doesn’t have to come out of your work day.
Telehealth: Available anywhere in NSW or Australia.
One of the therapy rooms at our Gosford location
Suite 112, 159 Mann Street, Gosford, inside John’s Place
What people from Erina come in for
Anxiety in its many forms is the most common reason people get in touch: constant worry, panic, health fears, social anxiety, or sleep that never quite settles.
Others come in carrying something older. A difficult event, or a difficult period, that still surfaces in dreams, reactions, or avoidance. Therapy for trauma and PTSD is structured and carefully paced, and James has completed accredited training in EMDR, one of the main evidence-based trauma therapies.
OCD and intrusive thoughts respond well to specific approaches such as exposure and response prevention; if checking, rituals or distressing unwanted thoughts have crept in, that page explains how treatment works.
Depression and low mood, and the overwhelm that can come with adult ADHD, are also common. A note on ADHD: this is therapy and practical support, not formal assessment or diagnosis.
Choosing between practices near Erina
Erina has several psychology practices, and for many people a clinic close to home is the right call. Distance is only one part of fit, though.
What tends to matter more: whether the psychologist works regularly with your specific concern, whether appointment times fit around work and family, whether fees are clear before you book, and whether their way of working feels right to you.
People who make the short trip from Erina to MindSure usually do it for the daytime and evening appointments, for therapy focused on a particular concern such as OCD or trauma, because they prefer a male psychologist, or because James’s approach felt like the right fit. And if travelling doesn’t suit, telehealth covers the distance instead.
You can read about James’s approach and see exact fees before you book anything. For the fuller picture of the practice, see our psychologist serving the wider Central Coast page.
A two-minute introduction: how James works and what to expect from sessions.
Know the cost before you book
$138.45 out of pocket
Sessions with a Medicare rebate
The full fee is $240 for a 50-minute session. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, the rebate is $101.55 per session.
Common questions from Erina
The practical things people from the Erina area usually want to know before booking.
Is MindSure Psychology located in Erina?⌃
No. The practice is in the Gosford CBD, inside John’s Place at Suite 112, 159 Mann Street, about a ten-minute drive from Erina. This page exists for people searching from the Erina area, so you know exactly where we are before you book.
How long does it take to get there from Erina?⌃
Around ten minutes by car along the Central Coast Highway outside of peak times. There is parking nearby, and buses run between Erina Fair and central Gosford if you’d rather not drive.
There are psychologists in Erina itself. Why travel to Gosford?⌃
Erina has good local practices, and for some people nearby is the right choice. The reasons people choose to travel to MindSure are usually practical: daytime and evening appointments, therapy focused on a specific concern such as OCD or trauma, a preference for a male psychologist, and clear fees published upfront. Fit matters more than distance either way.
Can I have sessions by telehealth instead?⌃
Yes. Secure video sessions are available from anywhere in NSW or Australia, at the same fee as in-person appointments, and Medicare rebates apply in the same way with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.
How much does a session cost?⌃
The standard fee is $240 for a 50-minute session. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, the Medicare rebate of $101.55 brings the out-of-pocket cost to $138.45. NDIS sessions (plan-managed and self-managed only) are $252.99. Full details are on the fees page.
Do I need a GP referral to book?⌃
No. You can book online straight away. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan is only needed if you’d like to claim Medicare rebates on your sessions.
Does my Mental Health Treatment Plan expire?⌃
No. Your Mental Health Treatment Plan doesn’t expire, so you can start using it at any time, even if it was written a while ago. Medicare rebates are capped at 10 sessions per calendar year, and the cap resets each January. You can read more on healthdirect.
Have a question that isn’t covered here? See our full FAQs.
Book your first session, a short drive from Erina
Starting is usually the hardest part. Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and we’ll help you sort out the rest.