James Donnelly, MSc, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
About
Dr Donnelly has 35 years’ experience assessing and treating clients with a wide range of presentations. He served as Head of Psychology and Neuropsychology at Sydney Children’s Hospital but has also researched and provided support for older adults with dementia and their families. He currently sees children and adults who have suffered concussions or other neurological conditions, and those dealing with life challenges that have led to relationship difficulties, depression or anxiety. He works closely with schools, and clients’ GPs and other medical providers to ensure coordinated care.
Areas of practice
- Adjustment disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Behavioural issues/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Cognitive impairment
- Loss & grief
- Mood disorders
- Perinatal/Postnatal depression
- Relationship issues
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sports performance
Service & access
- Service features
- Male practitioner, Out of consulting room visits available
- Fee options
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- Healthy Minds (Rural and remote)
- Medicare Better Access to Mental Health (Bulk billed by arrangement, Medicare rebate)
- Medicare Better Start for Children with Disability (Bulk billed by arrangement, Medicare rebate)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (Non-registered provider – Plan managed clients)
- Private billing
- Private health insurance funds
- Medicare rebate
- Yes — with MHCP (if registered)
- NDIS
- Available
- Client groups
- Adults, Carers, Couples, Older Adults, Youth
- Session types
- In-person, Telehealth
- Available days
- Tuesday-09:00-17:00,Wednesday-09:00-17:00,Thursday-09:00-15:00
- Therapies
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training, Skills Training
- Other services
- Community and corporate public speaking.
Other services offered
- Personality assessments
Location & contact
Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA
Cairnmillar Institute
Clients and supervisees seen nationally via telehealth. Dr Donnelly is now based in Port Macquarie for public speaking engagements in the region and as well as nationally online.
- Phone
- (03) 9813 3400
- New patient appointments currently available (2-4 weeks)
Days working: Tuesday (09:00-17:00), Wednesday (09:00-17:00), Thursday (09:00-15:00)
More information about this location: Telehealth services for clients with a wide range of presentations and supervision for psychologists and allied health professionals and managers who do not require a BAS. Public speaking in the community and online.
Coffs Harbour LGA
Cairnmillar Institute
The Cairnmillar Institute has multiple locations in the Melbourne region and offers telehealth services across Australia.
- Phone
- (03) 9318 3400
- New patient appointments currently available (2-4 weeks)
Days working: Tuesday (09:00-17:00), Wednesday (09:00-17:00), Thursday (09:00-15:00)
More information about this location: Online or phone appointments only arranged via Cairnmillar Institute reception. Dr Donnelly is an experienced Supervisor for psychologists, and health professionals. Public speaking services (e.g., relationships, stage of life adjustment, dementia care, stress management, sports concussion).
Listing information
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