Psychology

The Psychology Department includes senior clinical psychologists, clinical psychologists, clinical neuropsychologists, psychologists and intern psychologists working across various units and services on the St Vincent’s Campus.

All psychologists are registered with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board under the Psychological Practices Act 2000 and undertake regular professional development activities to ensure the highest level of expertise.

Contact
Caitlin Dixon
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Psychology - Head of Department
T 02 8382 1800

Referral process and eligibility criteria
The referral process and eligibility criteria vary for each service within the department. Please contact each service directly to discuss details.

SERVICES

Caritas Inpatient Psychiatry
Providing psychological assessments and interventions for inpatients of the Caritas psychiatric ward. Read more

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Providing mental health assessments and psychological treatments for medical inpatients, outpatients and palliative care patients. Read more
T 02 8382 3433

St Vincent’s Community Mental Health Service
A multidisciplinary team providing acute care services, case management and assessment for clients with psychiatric disorders and mental health issues. Read more
T 02 8382 1800 

Program for Early Intervention and Prevention of Disability (PEIPOD)
An early intervention program which provides a range of services for people aged 16 to 25 years who have experienced recent onset psychosis or mood disorders. Read more
T 02 8382 1800

Community Mental Health Rehabilitation Service
Psychological assessment and treatment service for outpatients with mental health disorders. Read more
T 02 8382 1800

Anxiety Disorders Unit (CRUFaD)
Providing psychological assessments and interventions of patients with anxiety disorders. Read more
T 02 8382 1730

Neurology Unit
HIV-funded area-wide position, providing neuropsychological assessments for HIV positive patients. Non-HIV patients of St Vincent’s Hospital are assessed as time allows.
T 02 8382 4105

Oncology
Medical Oncology clinical psychologists provide psychological interventions to oncology patients.
T 02 8382 4209

Bereavement Service
Free support, counselling and psychological treatment for the bereaved whose family member has died at Sacred Heart Palliative Care or at St Vincent’s Hospital. It is also a free service for the bereaved living in the northern network of the SESIAHS.
T 02 8382 9594

Rehabilitation Service (Sacred Heart Centre)
Neuropsychological and psychological assessment and treatment of adults aged 16 to 70 years with neurological injuries, chronic illnesses, acquired physical disabilities and chronic pain.
T 02 8382 9322

Drug and Alcohol Service
Providing psychological interventions for clients with alcohol or other drug problems. Read more
T 02 9361 8030

Gambling Treatment Program
Provides assistance in the form of counselling and clinical interventions developed specifically for the treatment of problem gamblers. Offers a structured, individually tailored evidence-based program. Read more
T 02 8382 3448

H2M HIV / Hep C
Outpatient psychiatric and psychological service for local (Darlinghurst) GP surgeries. Assessment and treatment of mental health issues for clients with HIV or Hepatitis C. Read more
T 02 8382 2418

Psychogeriatrics Service Caritas
Neuropsychological and psychological assessment of older adult inpatients and outpatients. Read more
T 02 8382 1800