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Tess Pollard

Psychologist

Ballina

Suite 4, 243 River Street, Ballina 2478, Australia

Accepting patients Telehealth

About


Tess is a registered Psychologist in Ballina, supporting adults through person-centred care. She uses evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR. Tess works with clients experiencing difficulties including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. She also supports parents and carers of young people with additional needs. With empathy and diligence, Tess creates a safe space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes.

Areas of practice


  • Adjustment disorders
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Behavioural issues/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Crisis intervention
  • Developmental disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Somatic disorders
  • Trauma

Service & access


Service features
Female practitioner
Fee options
  • Medicare Better Access to Mental Health (Medicare rebate)
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (Non-registered provider – Plan managed clients)
  • Private billing
  • Private health insurance funds
  • State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA, formerly Workcover)
Medicare rebate
Yes — with MHCP (if registered)
NDIS
Available
Client groups
Adults, Carers, LGBTQIA+, Older Adults, Youth
Session types
In-person, Telehealth
Available days
Monday-19:00,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday
Therapies
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement De-sensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving, Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training

Other services offered


  • Behavioural reports
  • Psychological assessments

Location & contact


Ballina LGA

Monday in clinic appointments Tuesday-Thursday online and community based appointments available (location dependant)

Address
Suite 4, 243 River Street, Ballina 2478, Australia
  • New patient appointments currently available (Within 1 week)
  • After hours appointments available

Days working: Monday-19:00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Monday in clinic appointments, Tuesday-Thursday online and community based appointments available (location dependant)

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