Telehealth Psychologist in Adelaide
Yes — you can see a registered psychologist online from anywhere in Adelaide or regional South Australia. MindLens Psychology delivers evidence-based therapy by secure video call, so you access support from home with no travel and no waiting room. Sessions attract a Medicare rebate when you have a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
MindLens Psychology is a telehealth-only practice founded by Susan Rudnick, Registered Psychologist (AHPRA PSY0001893218). Susan works with adults across South Australia — from Adelaide’s inner suburbs to the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, and rural and remote SA — using the same evidence-based approaches you would receive in a consulting room, delivered over a private, encrypted video link.
Who MindLens helps in South Australia
Telehealth removes the two biggest barriers South Australians face when seeking psychological support: distance and availability. Whether you live in metropolitan Adelaide and want to skip the commute, or you’re in a regional town where local psychologists have long waitlists, online therapy gives you access to a psychologist who has current availability.
- Metro Adelaide residents who want therapy that fits around work and family without travel time.
- Regional and rural SA — the Barossa, Riverland, Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula and beyond, where in-person options are limited.
- New and expecting parents managing pregnancy, birth recovery or the early months, for whom leaving home is hard.
- People with limited mobility, health conditions, or caring responsibilities that make attending a clinic difficult.
How telehealth therapy works
- Request an appointment. Submit an enquiry or call, and Susan will confirm a session time that suits you.
- Talk to your GP (optional but recommended). A GP Mental Health Care Plan lets you claim a Medicare rebate on your sessions. You can begin therapy without one if you prefer to pay privately.
- Attend by secure video. You’ll receive a private link. Join from a quiet space on any phone, tablet or computer — no software account required.
Fees and Medicare rebates
An individual 50-minute session is $260. With a GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral, Medicare provides a rebate of $101.55 per session, bringing your out-of-pocket cost to approximately $158.45. A limited number of sliding-scale places are available for genuine financial hardship. MindLens also welcomes self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Services available to Adelaide and SA clients
Susan provides therapy for a wide range of concerns, all delivered via telehealth:
- Anxiety and depression — including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic and low mood.
- Perinatal psychology — pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, and adjustment to parenting.
- Trauma-informed therapy — PTSD and complex trauma, using approaches such as EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, adapted for effective online delivery.
- Couples therapy — Gottman Method (Level 2 trained), with partners able to attend from the same or separate locations.
- CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a structured, evidence-based program for chronic sleep difficulties.
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
For many common concerns — including anxiety, depression and PTSD — research consistently finds that psychological therapy delivered by video can be as effective as face-to-face treatment. Telehealth also improves consistency: clients are less likely to miss a session because of travel, weather or scheduling, which supports better momentum in therapy.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a telehealth psychologist in South Australia?
No. You can book directly with MindLens Psychology without a referral. A referral is only needed if you want to claim the Medicare rebate — for that you’ll need a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
Can I use my Medicare rebate for online sessions in Adelaide?
Yes. Medicare rebates apply to eligible telehealth psychology sessions the same way they do to in-person appointments, provided you have a current GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral. The rebate is $101.55 per session.
What do I need for a telehealth session?
A private, quiet space and a phone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and internet connection. You’ll receive a secure video link before your appointment — there’s no app or account to set up.
Is telehealth therapy private and secure?
Yes. Sessions run over an encrypted, secure video platform, and your information is handled in line with Australian privacy and health-records requirements, just as it would be for an in-clinic appointment.
Do you see clients outside metropolitan Adelaide?
Yes. Because MindLens is telehealth-only, Susan works with clients anywhere in South Australia, including regional and rural areas where in-person psychology services are limited.
How do I get started?
Request an appointment through the website or call 1300 646 353. Susan will be in touch to confirm a time and explain what to expect in your first session.
Request an appointment — telehealth psychology for Adelaide and all of South Australia.
