AUTHENTIC BEING: Clinical Psychology 
Are you experiencing a difficulty or facing a challenging time in your life?

By coming to understand your own personal challenges, steps can be taken towards recovery and growth.

This could be the time when you need to talk to someone who is there to hear what is on your mind and in your heart.

You may discover something new about yourself; qualities that could enhance your sense of well-being and happiness.

My Practice

I am able to work with those over the age of 17 years and offer psychological services to address the following areas that include but are not limited to:

  • Depression both current and recurrent
  • Anxiety (Managing Worrying; Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Agoraphobia; Panic
     Attacks;  Social Anxiety; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Mixed anxiety and depression
  • Managing difficult emotions 
  • Grief and loss
  • Self-harm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
  • Managing stress
  • Lifestyle imbalance and general life stressors
  • Issues with confidence and self-esteem
  • Issues that may arise in the workplace
  • Assistance with exam preparation
About Maria Chorney

I am described as a warm, frank, creative person who is authentic and genuinely cares about the individual. I believe that recovery from emotional pain and growth into living a fulfilling and courageous life are possible.


An open compassionate stance of the heart and attitude of curiosity about one’s own experience gives space for awareness,


acceptance and wisdom to arise. My intention is to assist you to awaken your understanding or your inner self and your own connection with your inner wisdom and authenticity so that you are able to live your life to its potential. You will find me in a comfortable office that is easily located in North Adelaide.
My Qualifications

I have completed the necessary university degrees that allow me to practice in the area of Clinical Psychology.

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degrees majoring in Psychology     - University of Adelaide
  • Diploma in Education - University of Adelaide
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practices with a                    Distinction - University of South Australia
  • Masters in Applied Psychology - University of Adelaide
  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis

In addition I am:

  • A full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
  • Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
  • Full and current registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
  • Approved area of practice – Clinical Psychology
  • Accredited to provide supervision of those wishing to gain expertise in the area of Clinical                        Psychology
  • Authored a self-help book “Getting Through the Tough Times”
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Why see a Psychologist?

Are you wondering what the difference is between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist? 


Clinical Psychologists are trained in the behavioural sciences.  

We have a solid understanding of human behaviour.  

In addition we have extensive training in understanding the various problems people face in life and how to best treat these problems.  Psychologists are not able to prescribe medications.


Psychiatrists are trained medical doctors who have additional 

training in mental health and are able to prescribe medications.  
Appointments, Referrals & Fees
Appointments
The easiest way to make an appointment is to ring me directly. Should I not be able to respond to your call, leave a message on my voicemail and I will call you back as soon as it is possible. You may also contact me by email. I will then call you to discuss the nature of your enquiry and to arrange an appointment time. Please note that emails will be checked on Mondays to Fridays once a day.

Once we have agreed upon a time, a letter will be sent to you confirming the appointment. For your convenience a reminder text of your appointment will be sent to you two days prior to your appointment.
Referrals

  • How do I get referred?

    You are able to receive Psychological services without being referred.  However, for you to receive any rebates from Medicare, a referral from either your GP or Psychiatrist is required. 

  • Medicare Referrals

    It may be possible for you to receive a substantial rebate from Medicare under the Better Access initiative of Medicare Australia.  You will need to discuss your eligibility with either your General Practitioner or Psychiatrist.  In order to claim your Medicare rebate the referring practitioner will need to complete the relevant referral documentation prior to you attending your appointment.  

  • Non Medicare Referrals

    Private payment - If you intend to pay for sessions yourself and you do not intend to claim a Medicare rebate, you do not need a doctor’s referral and there are no restrictions on the number of sessions. You may self refer for this option.

    Private health insurance may offer some rebate for self-referrals.  This is something you will need to discuss with your private health fund. No referral is necessary for this. If you are claiming from your private health fund you will be given a receipt, which will need to take to your health fund to claim the rebate.

Fees & Rebates

  • What will sessions cost?

    Please contact me to discuss fees.

  • How do I pay?

    There are no EFTPOS facilities thus prepayment is 

    requested prior to session.

  • How do I get my rebate from Medicare?

    Once you have paid the full amount of the fee, Medicare will directly deposit the rebate into your bank account. This will be done online; however, you need to ensure that your Medicare has your bank account details.

Get in Touch
Postal Address
PO Box 234 Marden SA 5070

Phone
Phone 0402 084 265

Fax
Fax 08 8362 2028

For urgent assistance:
Mental Health Triage 131465

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