Regional Psychology, Mt Barker & Adelaide Hills

Experienced psychology care in Mt Barker.

Mt Barker Psychology provides professional care for adults, children, teens, couples, and families from our Mt Barker practice.

We offer calm, practical support for emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, life transitions, and times when things feel harder than they should.

Book a session (08) 8391 1546

Medicare rebates available • Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu • After-hours appointments Mon to Fri

Therapy isn't only for crisis.

Although therapy can be beneficial for people who do have serious emotional problems, it is also helpful for people with everyday concerns such as adjustment or phase of life issues. Whilst talking to family and friends can be helpful, many people find that talking to a professional who can provide an objective viewpoint can be very beneficial.

Our Services

How we help

Four core services for individuals, families, and life transitions, plus deep specialist scope for those who need it.

For Adults

Individual adult clinical psychology and psychotherapy.

We offer a range of evidence-based treatments for clinically diagnosable disorders. Our experienced clinicians offer psychological assessment and intervention for a range of clinical issues, including depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and stress disorders.

Depression Anxiety Stress PTSD Adjustment

For Children & Teens

Help when things aren't quite right for your child.

We provide expertise, advice and support for those times when things aren't going as well as they could be for your children. Behavioural and emotional difficulties, school issues, and social challenges. Andrea sees clients aged 5 and older.

Behaviour School issues Parent-child Social skills

For Couples & Families

Marriage, couples, and family systems.

Our practitioners are experienced in helping families function and assisting people to deal with challenges within the context of marriage, couples and family systems. We provide professional therapy for navigating complex relationships.

Communication Conflict Resolution Infidelity Systemic Therapy

For Life Transitions

Redundancy, retirement, and the changes in between.

Redundancy and retirement can be challenging times. Mt Barker Psychology offers a systematic approach which can assist you to deal with these life transitions and plan for a positive and productive future.

Retirement Redundancy Identity

Specialist Scope

Beyond general counselling, real specialist depth.

In addition to treating people with everyday concerns such as depression and anxiety, our practitioners work with persistent psychological problems where specialist assistance can be hard to find. We use scientifically supported treatment modalities to ensure effective care.

Conditions we treat

complex PTSD personality disorder (BPD) history of trauma & abuse emotion regulation problems substance use disorders dissociative disorders self-harm

How we work

CBT & ACT Schema Therapy Dialectical Behavioural (DBT) Emotion Focused (EFT) Systemic Family Therapy Narrative therapy Mindfulness approaches

From our FAQs

"You don't have to have the emotional equivalent of a heart attack to see a psychologist."

Most of us do not think we have to experience a heart attack before we can see a doctor. It is OK to go if we merely have a sprained ankle. The same applies to therapy. By working with a psychologist you can often get back on track much faster.

Who We Are

Senior clinicians, evidence-based practice, no fuss.

Mt Barker Psychology takes a clear and practical approach to psychology. We initially focus on understanding our clients' needs and then provide a range of targeted treatments and strategies.

Our experienced team of professionals have strong backgrounds in successfully treating a wide range of presenting issues across both adults and children. We are fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and committed to ongoing professional development.

Registered Board Clinicians

Medicare Providers

MAPS Members

CBD Location, Easy Parking

Meet our Principal, Andrea Sangster

Frequently Asked

Common questions, plain answers.

What people most often ask before their first session.

Not necessarily. Anyone can make an appointment to see a psychologist. Many people see a psychologist for help with everyday non-medical issues. However, to receive Medicare rebates, you will need a referral from a GP. If you are in any doubt consult your GP or contact us.

To use the Medicare rebate system you need to be referred by a GP, who completes a Mental Health Care Plan. In one calendar year each person can be funded for a rebate on a maximum of 10 individual psychological consultations. All Mt Barker Psychology practitioners are registered Medicare providers.

The number of sessions varies greatly depending on your particular circumstances. Mt Barker Psychology provides treatments and strategies designed to be efficient and effective. Our goal is to help you achieve the outcome you're looking for in the shortest amount of time possible.

All therapy discussions are confidential, with the important exception that if you are at risk of harm to yourself or someone else we may need to break confidentiality. The third limitation on confidentiality is in relation to court orders. Should any of these situations be relevant to you, your psychologist will discuss them with you.

See all 14 FAQs

Visit Us

Mt Barker, Adelaide Hills.

The Saleyards Centre

2-3/69 Gawler Street

Mt Barker SA 5251

(08) 8391 1546

admin@mtbarkerpsychology.com.au

Our Hours

Mon to Thu Normal office hours

Mon to Fri After-hours available

Andrea Sangster's practising days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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