Counselling
Managed by Sandra Richards
Sandra lives and works on the Bellarine Peninsula. She is an experienced Mental Health Social Worker accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). As such, Sandra can see people with a GP Mental Health Care Plan and access to a Medicare rebate. Sandra has provided psychology services to people of differing ages, genders, and cultures in both community-based and private mental health service settings.
Sandra is passionate about helping people overcome their psychological distress. She offers clinical assessment and therapy to help people with a range of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, phobia, grief and loss, trauma, addictions, and issues arising from family conflict. Additionally, Sandra also offers support with managing stress and life transitions and enhancing self-esteem, self-development, and social skills.
Sandra uses a range of focused psychological strategies, including cognitive and behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy. She utilises a short-term strengths-based approach as well as offering longer-term psychotherapy. The therapy is individualised and developed collaboratively with the individual with regards to their reasons for seeking out therapy.
Sandra is also able to provide psychotherapy to individuals with funding for therapy as part of their National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan that are plan-managed or self-managed.
Other services
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy services provided by Emma Zahl, Kelsey Ollis and Sarah Murphy from All Matters Physiotherapy.
Podiatry
High quality podiatry services from local podiatrist Chris Williams from Bellarine Foot and Ankle Clinic.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic care services provided by Rogan Smith from Portarlington Chiropractic.
FAQs
Have a question? View our frequently asked questions below.
Where are you located?
Portarlington Allied Health Group is located at 28-30 Brown St Portarlington, just down the road from Woolworths.
Do I need a referral to any of your services?
In Australia, patients have direct access to physiotherapy services. This means you do not have to see a doctor first before seeing a physiotherapist unless you are claiming your treatment through DVA, WorkCover or TAC.
All other services provided at Portarlington Allied Health Group do not require doctor referrals.
If you have any queries, please contact reception on (03) 5259 1537
Can I use my private health insurance?
Depending on your health insurance provider and level of cover, you may be covered for physiotherapy services.
We recommend you check with your private health insurance provider to find out more.
What are your payment terms?
For physiotherapy, we claim direct to DVA, WorkCover and TAC with no out-of-pocket fees.
We also claim direct to all private health insurance funds on the day of service, meaning that you will only be required to pay the gap (if any).
If none of the above applies, you will be required to pay the full amount of your service on the day.
If you have any further questions regarding payments, please contact our reception on (03) 5259 1537
Live your best life
Take control and give yourself the best opportunity to acheive your health goals by making an appointment with Portarlington Allied Health Group today.