A psychological practice working with adults
What to expect when seeing a psychologist
Counselling and psychotherapy can assist in identifying and overcoming unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour which impact on your ability to understand yourself and how you experience interactions and relationships with others.
In addition, counselling and psychotherapy can enable you to fulfil your emotional potential and wellbeing. It can help you to live according to your core inner values, gain clarity about your life, communicate with confidence and behave with integrity when facing life’s many challenges and opportunities.
Registered psychologists are bound by strict codes of ethical practice, which means:
they will treat you with respect.
they will provide a clear explanation of the services you will receive.
they will give you an explanation about the nature and limits of confidentiality surrounding the service they provide to you.
they will provide competent and professional service to you.
they will provide a clear statement about fees.
your personal information will be bound by the legal requirements of the National Privacy Principles.
Medicare and private health funds
Since 1 November 2006, the Australian Government has provided Medicare items for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. In order to receive a Medicare rebate you are required to have a referral from your General Practitioner. If eligible you can generally receive up to 10 individual services in a calendar year. From 1 July 2023, the Medicare rebate will be $93.35 for a session lasting 50+ minutes.
Click here to read more about Government mental health support.
Some private health funds will rebate a set amount per year, for psychological services. It is recommended you check with your private health provider if applicable.
About Agi O’Hara
Agi O'Hara is an experienced psychologist who uses various therapeutic strategies to help individuals, couples, and groups. She respects her clients and their potential for change, providing a safe environment to address their concerns.
Agi taught psychology for many years at the University of Sydney. Initially in the Dept of Psychology, then in the BSW program for almost two decades. She specialised in counselling, anxiety, depression, child abuse, domestic violence, suicide awareness & prevention, and grief and loss.
In addition, Agi is a co-author of the book Skills for Human Service Practice (Oxford University Press, 2006, 2011) and has worked as a consultant for government departments and private companies, conducting training and facilitating team-building.
She founded What Makes a Man Inc., a charitable organisation that offered virtual mentoring via multimedia resources for men facing adversity. Although the charity is no longer active, the videos associated with the What Makes a Man project can be found on the YouTube channel.
A member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Institute of Group Leaders, Agi also offers supervision to allied health professionals who work with individuals and groups, providing support and guidance in their professional practice.
Your Appointment
Agi O’Hara (of BetterRelating) offers both Telehealth and in-person appointments.
Appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with evening appointments on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Consultations are normally conducted by the hour.
You can make an appointment by:
Cancellations
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule your appointment. The full fee will be charged if such notice is not provided via text, email or phone.
Online appointments
Telehealth appointments are conducted from a ‘private’ Zoom room which clients can access on a phone, laptop or iPad. Details for accessing the private Zoom room will be provided when making a Telehealth appointment.
In-person appointments
Better Relating is located at 1/55 Renwick Street Leichhardt NSW 2040. Our location is a few minutes walk from Parramatta Road — see map for directions.
Entry is via the verandah at street level — please ring the doorbell on arrival.
Better Relating shares the clinical space with Relationship Counselling Inner West. Please click here to contact Anne-Louise Lagudi via phone at 0418 811 783 or email info@relationshipcounsellinginnerwest.com.au for counselling services with Anne-Louise.
Parking
On weekdays, there is limited metered parking on Renwick Street and some free parking on side streets. There is free 2-hr parking at Norton Plaza on Norton Street. There is ample parking along Renwick Street in the late afternoons and evenings and on Saturdays.
Public transport
Several buses from Railway Square (M10, 436, 438, 439, 440) turn into Norton Street, off Parramatta Road. The first stop on Norton Street is very close to Renwick Lane.
