psychCentral Psychological & Allied Health Services

22/04/2024

Please use info@psychcentral.com.au for urgent enquiries. The clinics have formally closed, and only Bankstown will re-open after restructuring and renamed to Psychcentral Australia only offering mental health and psychologica services. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

12/01/2024

FREE no-cost psychological therapies at psychCentral for those living in Western Sydney and impacted by international events. We are offering free psychological therapy for our community impacted by either the recent international conflicts overseas or the pandemic. Please support the community access free psychological therapies by sharing the attached flyer with your contacts, stakeholders, and any networks you are part of.
We have plenty of capacity in this program and are keen to see increased referrals so if you could share in any way you can it would be very much appreciated.
www.PsychCentral.com.au (02) 9793 7762 or mentalhealth@psychcentral.com.au

02/01/2024

Understanding Big Feelings and Answering the Big Questions about Palestine at psychCentral is tailored for girls aged 7–12 in Western Sydney. It is a dynamic session with 12 enthusiastic participants engaging in interactive workshops covering a spectrum of enriching activities, including insightful information about Palestine, hands-on exercises focusing on understanding and managing emotions, discussions on social and political awareness, resilience-building activities, breathing and relaxation exercises, and a lively conclusion featuring lessons on the traditional Palestinian dabke dance that the children will thoroughly enjoy. This workshop will have an Islamic focus.
[Note: Parents interested in a Christian focus, this will be delivered shortly by our Christian therapists]
Registration page: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/787881614117?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/12/2023

Happy holidays to all our clients. We hope you experience joy & connectedness with your loved ones during this period 🥳🎁🎈🎄

18/12/2023

psychCentral will be holding a school holiday program throughout January 2024. Therapy informed and facilitated by our Allied Health Manager, Senior Speech Therapist, Sakina Fattouh on Mondays in January for 4 weeks. Your child will have fun, develop skills, and learn along the way. The program is open to all NDIS Participants between and ages of 5 and 13 and their NDIS plan-funding can be used. Please fill out the SnapForm link https://psychcentral.snapforms.com.au/form/psychcentral-ndis-intake-form- and enter 'School Holiday Program' in any of the comments, and then one of our friendly staff will be in contact with you to discuss pricing and your booking. If you have any questions, please email ndis@psychcentral.com.au. Spots are limited.

21/10/2023

Contact National Zakat Foundation Australia to find out how you can access our services with their support

✉️ A Message from our CEO Ismail Davids

Assalamu Alaykum,
We find ourselves in truly trying times. The world is filled with an unsettling number of deaths, catastrophes, heartaches, and hypocrisy. Many of us are grappling with emotional and spiritual challenges. While it's clear that the difficulties we face can't be compared to the immense struggles our beloved brothers and sisters in Palestine are enduring, it's essential that we also prioritise self-care and resilience.
At NZF, we understand that thousands of Muslims right here in Australia are struggling to cope with these challenges. To address this, we've collaborated with our partners who are prepared to offer the following services:

• Deliver your charity to our brothers and sisters in Gaza
Islamic Relief Australia
• Mental health counselling
psychCentral Psychological & Allied Health Services

Furthermore, we are currently in discussions with several other partners who specialise in mentoring and counselling to meet the increasing demand, including the needs of children. If you feel that you would like guidance from an Imam, please reach out to your local Imam while we work on putting together a more tailored service with many of our Imams across Australia.

Each of us has our unique coping mechanisms for challenging situations, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. It's crucial not to judge those who choose not to immerse themselves in the continuous stream of media and videos. Personally, I have found solace through the following actions:

• I have refrained from watching untrustworthy news.
• I no longer listen to the radio.
• I selectively engage with content from respected scholars who offer guidance on coping and finding strength.
• I've increased my attendance at the mosque, particularly those that include the Qunoot in their prayers.
• I ensure not to miss the Fajr prayer at the mosque.
• I dedicate more time to reading the Quran.
• I make daily supplications for Palestine during my prostrations.

I hope this can offer some assistance in its own small way. May Allah protect us all and spare us from such arduous tests. Ameen.

11/09/2023

FREE PSYCHOLOGY, DIETICS, AND PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSIONS (02) 9793 7762 - info@psychcentral.com.au for more info
Post COVID Mental and Physical Health Support program
Are you someone or supporting someone who is experiencing ongoing and persistent effects of the COVID 19 Virus? Ongoing and Persistent COVID can include:
• ongoing symptomatic COVID-19 – COVID-19 symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks
• post-COVID-19 condition/syndrome – COVID-19 symptoms after 12 weeks that are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.
Have you or someone you support experienced any of the following symptoms post-COVID that are ongoing and persistent?
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• shortness of breath
• problems with your memory and concentration (‘brain fog’).
In addition, you may have experienced the following symptoms:
• heart palpitations, chest pain or tightness
• cough
• changes in taste or smell
• joint and muscle pain
• pins and needles
• problems sleeping (insomnia)
• changes in mood (increased worry, anxiety or depression)
• dizziness
• headache
• low-grade fever
• skin rashes, hair loss
• nausea, diarrhoea, stomach aches, loss of appetite.
I have experienced these symptoms ongoing after COVID, what can I do?
You should speak with your doctor about your symptoms if they are ongoing. Your GP then may be able to refer you to additional support through a Post COVID support program.
What is the Post COVID support program ?
This is a program for people in Western Sydney who have been diagnosed by their GP as requiring mental and physical health support to reduce the impact of ongoing COVID symptoms and increase health and wellbeing.
Psychcental have been funded by WentWest PHN to provide this support for eligible people in Western Sydney and this support would be of no cost to you, your loved one or person you support.
How would support help me?
By working with mental health and allied health professionals Psychcentral will be able to offer a supported, well rounded and tailored care that would benefit both your physical and mental health and would work closely with you and your doctor to ensure these approaches have a positive effect on reducing some of the debilitating effects due to post-COVID symptoms.
I think this program might be for me, what do I do next?
You should make an appointment to speak with your GP, mentioning this project and if they are unaware of this project.
No Medicare necessary. Just a referral from your GP that satisfies criteria for the referral.

04/08/2023

psychCentral has been commissioned by WentWest to deliver a unique Long-COVID allied health program to individuals living in Western Sydney over the next 12 months. Dr Roy Sugarman (Senior Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist) and the Clinical Lead of the program, Hanan Dover (Senior Clinical & Forensic Psychologist) have been training our allied health staff for the last few weeks, who will be providing psychological, dietetics, and physiotherapy sessions to those who are suffering from long-COVID. We are looking forward to serving the Western Sydney community. GPs will be able to refer directly to the program shortly and the program is at no cost to patients

18/07/2023

We are looking for speech pathologists to join our multidisciplinary allied health team. Our Allied Health Manager is a Senior Speech Pathologist.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST POSITION AVAILABLE – New Graduates and Experienced Clinicians wanted!

18/07/2023

THANK YOU to all who attended last Friday's successful parenting workshop on Culturally-Inclusive Parenting :)

18/07/2023

09/06/2023

Our culturally-responsive clinical psychologists and educational & developmental psychologists conduct comprehensive assessments for autism and it's associated co-occurring conditions. They draw on research, evidence-based practices, and clinical guidelines to provide accurate diagnoses and develop appropriate treatment plans tailored to the individual's needs. Email info@psychcentral.com.au for more information.

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