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Dr David ShapiroI am a clinical psychologist in Sydney with over thirty years’ experience, with particular areas of expertise in:

  • Stress, anxiety and depression.
  • Relationship issues
  • School performance anxiety (late adolescence)
  • Issues of sexuality and sexual identity
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Life transitions

My undergraduate training  was in South Africa and I completed my Masters and Doctoral degrees in the USA.  I have published research in the areas of anxiety and neuropsychology, have worked in the public sector in hospitals in the USA, and have consulted to the NSW Departments of Education and Department of Health.  

The uniqueness of each person’s life means that I work in a different way with every person.  My training includes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and family systems approaches, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).  I work with patients on a short- and long-term basis, depending on the nature of the issues.

We have the capacity to transform ourselves, given a safe, confidential and understanding space within which to explore our issues.  Profound change and greater enjoyment of life are possible, given commitment and courage.

I am a Medicare Psychologist Provider registered with the Australian Health Providers Registration Authority,  the Australian Psychological Society and I am a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

or call / text me 0416 001 801 if you wish to speak to me before making an appointment. 

Fees and Rebates

Medicare has implemented a “Better Access to Mental Health Care Program”, which entitles all eligible Medicare card holders to a rebate of $141.85 (or more, if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net) per consultation for ten consultations per calendar year.

If you wish to consult with me, please see your GP who will assess you for the program.  The GP might ask you to fill in a short questionnaire.  This assessment is longer than a standard consultation, so please inform the receptionist when you make the appointment that you need an extended consultation.  You will need to bring this referral and Mental Health Care Plan to your first appointment.

My fee structure is guided by my professional association, the APS (Australian Psychological Society).  I believe that everyone has the right to access psychological services, and thus maintain flexibility in this regard.

Please call me on 0416 001 801 if you wish to discuss this or obtain more information.

Once you have used your Medicare Rebate, you can also claim from your Private Health Fund if they cover psychological consultations.  Please check with your fund to see if you are covered.



or call / text me on 0416 001 801 if you wish to speak to me before making an appointment.

Location and Directions

You can find me at

Level 8, Suite 810 Harley Place
251 Oxford St (corner Hollywood Avenue)
Bondi Junction NSW 2022

If you are coming by car, there is 2 hours’ free parking at Westfield Bondi Junction (The nearest parking is in the Woolworths car park area).  If you are coming by bus or train, I am about 5 minutes’ walk from the Bondi Junction train/bus station.

Harley Place is diagonally opposite the Zara entrance to Westfield Bondi Junction.  Harley Place is above OPSM on this corner.  The entrance to the building is on the Hollywood Ave side, not the Oxford St side.

You need to use the black intercom panel to access the building after 6pm on weekdays and on Saturdays after 12pm.   Press ‘810’ and the BELL icon.  I will answer and activate the glass entry doors and elevators. Come up to level 8.

or call / text me 0416 001 801 if you wish to speak to me before making an appointment. 

Contact

Dr David Shapiro

Address:

Level 8, Suite 810 Harley Place
251 Oxford St (corner Hollywood Avenue)
Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Phone:  0416 001 801