Maida Kanwal is a fully Registered General Psychologist with MindGives Psychology, with a strength-based approach that works particularly well with patients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Maida consults at Botanic Ridge on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Botanic Ridge Doctors has visiting psychologists onsite, providing assessment and therapy for a range of mental health and life concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship issues, and adjustment difficulties.
Patients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP can claim Medicare rebates against psychology sessions. Speak with your GP about whether a plan suits your situation.
Maida's practice is grounded in respect, empathy and open, honest communication — values she believes are central to genuine therapeutic understanding. Her motto is "Sharing Helps Heal" and she invites anyone needing professional support to reach out.
CBT, ACT and other evidence-based talk therapies for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias.
Trauma-informed therapy for past or recent traumatic events, refugee experience, family violence.
Relationship stress, parenting challenges, family conflict, intergenerational issues.
Postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, perinatal adjustment.
Teen mental health, school stress, identity, family relationships.
Culturally informed therapy for patients from diverse backgrounds, supporting cultural identity and family dynamics.
Psychology consultations are with our visiting psychologists. Most patients access psychology under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP.
Your GP completes an MHCP — a 30–45 minute consultation that establishes goals and Medicare-rebated psychology access.
Your first psychology session is typically 60 minutes. The psychologist takes a full history and discusses your concerns.
Approaches may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or other evidence-based modalities tailored to your needs.
After 6 sessions your GP can refer for up to 4 additional rebated sessions (10 per calendar year total under standard MHCP).
Psychology is appropriate for adults and adolescents experiencing:
Psychology sessions attract a private fee. With a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates apply (up to 10 sessions per calendar year). Out-of-pocket gap depends on the psychologist's fee schedule — please confirm with reception. Bulk-billed psychology may be available for eligible patients with concession cards (subject to availability).
Bulk-billed consultations for eligible Medicare patients. Some procedures may attract a private fee — please contact reception to confirm costs at booking. Open 7 days, walk-ins accommodated where possible.
Important: The information on this page is general health information only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. Outcomes vary between individuals — your GP will assess your specific situation and recommend the right approach for you. If you have urgent symptoms, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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