Gail Purkis
Gail Purkis B.Sc. (Applied Psych), Dip. Psychol. MAPS
Areas of interest are:
- Life adjustment issues
- Developmental disabilities including Autism
- Individual, couple and family therapy
- Mental health issues
- Post traumatic stress disorders
- Anxiety and Depression
- Addictions
- Work related psychological issues
- Complex health issues
Booking an appointment
Ring the surgery on 9418 1388 option 3 weekdays between 9am and 5pm or Fax: 94181418
All appointments are for one hour and the fee is $170
Patients are entitled to a specialist Medicare rebate when referred by a G.P, Pediatrician or Psychiatrist.
Most private health funds offer a refund when not claiming from Medicare
Hours
Gail’s Hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 5pm.
Later appointments are available on request.
Consultations are by appointment only. Please ring our secretaries between 9am and 5pm to make an appointment.
More information about Gail
Gail is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the UNSW and her postgraduate clinical qualifications at the University of Sydney. Gail is a member of the Australian Psychological Society’s Clinical College. She is approved by Work Cover to provide psychological services to injured workers in the NSW Worker’s Compensation System.
In addition Gail is also a member and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Type of services provided
Gail has worked in private practice for a number of years and provides a range of evidence based strategies and therapies, including hypnotherapy to reduce distress and enhance and promote emotional wellbeing for people of all ages. This may include therapy for children with autism and other developmental issues, and their families; individual, couple and family therapy; mental health issues for adolescents and adults; life adjustment issues; post traumatic stress disorders; stress management, grief and loss issues and addictions. The strategies are tailored to the individual needs of the client in the context of their life, experiences and beliefs as a whole.
Her services can be claimed from Medicare and most private health funds.
