Fristad Psychology Brisbane
Lina Karlsson - Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor
About Lina
Lina is a clinical psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with a warm and authentic approach. She aims to make you feel safe, heard and understood and to help you make changes that reduce symptoms and enrich your life.
Lina sees adult clients (18+) with concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress and trauma. Lina tailors therapy to each individual, using Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) frameworks. Lina tries to keep therapy conversation casual and always works with you to come up with goals for therapy.
Lina has completed a Master in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, as well as a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Lina is also a Board-Approved Supervisor and can provide supervision for psychology postgraduate students.
When to see a psychologist
Psychotherapy is effective in treating and managing a range of conditions, including:
Anxiety disorders, such as phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Stress
Worry and ruminating
Low mood
Low motivation and procrastination
Adapting to life changes such as relationship breakdowns, moving or becoming a parent
Grief
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Fees and rebates
The cost of a 50 minute session is $250.
A rebate of $141.85 per session is available with a Mental Health Care Plan from a GP (in total 10 sessions per calendar year), making your out-of-pocket cost $108 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not require a referral to see a psychologist. However, if you would like to claim sessions through Medicare, you will require a Mental Health Care Plan from a GP.
How many sessions will I need?
The amount of sessions required varies greatly depending on the complexity and severity of your presenting problem. The average number of sessions is generally around 6-7, with some needing fewer and some benefiting from more.
Contact & Book
Brisbane City
Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays
Level 6, 141 Queen Street
Brisbane City 4000
Phone: 07 3229 9355
Fax: 07 3229 0882
qspsychology.com.au
Ascot
Fridays
Level 1, 121 Racecourse Road
Ascot QLD 4007
Phone: 07 3924 6688
Fax: 07 3112 5956
reception@ascotpsych.com.au
