Evidence-based psychological treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. CBT is among the most researched and effective therapies available — delivered by clinical psychologists with 25+ years of experience.
Reducing excessive worry and physical tension through thought restructuring and behavioural strategies.
Breaking negative thought cycles and building engagement with meaningful activity.
Combined with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for obsessions and compulsions.
Trauma-focused CBT targets intrusive memories and avoidance behaviours.
Understanding the panic cycle and building confidence through gradual exposure.
Identifying cognitive distortions and practising social situations with graduated exposure.
Your psychologist conducts a comprehensive initial assessment to understand your specific thought patterns, behaviours, and goals.
You learn to identify, challenge, and restructure unhelpful thoughts, and develop practical coping and behavioural strategies.
Skills are applied between sessions through structured exercises. Progress is reviewed and strategies refined throughout treatment.
A standard CBT course involves 10–16 sessions for most presentations. Sessions are 50 minutes. Your psychologist will provide psychoeducation, collaborative goal-setting, and homework exercises between sessions. CBT is structured and skills-based — you'll leave each session with practical tools to use in daily life.
Dr. Gurprit Ganda brings over 25 years of clinical psychology expertise — one of the most experienced practitioners in the Hills District.
Services available in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Marathi, Tamil, and Kannada — culturally sensitive care for diverse families.
Sessions are eligible for Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Care Plan (up to 10 sessions per calendar year).
Typically available same week. Telehealth sessions offered across NSW.
Most people see meaningful improvement within 10–16 sessions for anxiety or depression. Complex presentations or combined diagnoses may benefit from extended treatment. Your psychologist will discuss expected duration at the initial assessment.
Yes. CBT sessions are covered by Medicare with a GP Mental Health Care Plan (up to 10 sessions per calendar year). Your GP can refer you to a psychologist for a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
CBT is structured, skills-based, and goal-focused. It typically involves 10–20 sessions. Other approaches like ACT or EMDR may be recommended depending on your presentation. Many clients receive an integrated approach combining elements of multiple evidence-based therapies.
Yes. CBT is effective for both recent-onset and long-standing anxiety and depression. The approach teaches skills that remain useful well beyond therapy.
Yes. CBT is well-suited to telehealth delivery. Research supports its effectiveness via video sessions, which are available to clients across NSW.
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. Same-week appointments available with Medicare rebates.