Trusted Women’s Health Psychologists in Sydney
Mental health support that meets you where you’re at
Why See a Women’s Health Psychologist?
Emotions, relationships, identity, hormones they all interact. A psychologist who specialises in women’s health understands how mental health is influenced by body changes, life transitions, and social pressures.
Whether you're feeling anxious, burnt out, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to our psychologists offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your life and needs.
What Can a Women’s Health Psychologist Help With?
Our Sydney women’s health psychologists can support you with:
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Depression and low mood
Fertility and pregnancy-related emotional support
Birth trauma and postpartum mental health
Relationship challenges and boundary setting
Body image and disordered eating
Life transitions and identity shifts
Trauma and emotional regulation
Menopause and midlife mental health
Psychologist vs Psychiatrist — Which One Do I Need?
A psychologist helps you understand and work through emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges using talk therapy (like CBT or ACT). They don’t prescribe medication but offer evidence-based tools and support for managing stress, trauma, mood disorders and more.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can assess, diagnose and treat complex mental health conditions often combining therapy with medication if needed.
If you're looking for talk therapy or emotional support, start with a psychologist. If you suspect you may need a diagnosis or medication for a complex condition, we can refer you to one of Ponti Health’s women’s health psychiatrists.
Why Choose Ponti’s Women’s Health Psychologists?
Mental health is complex and for women, it’s often shaped by hormones, identity, life stages and social roles. Our psychologists offer a therapeutic space where you can be fully yourself, with care that honours both your story and the science.
Here’s what makes our approach different:
Deep experience in women’s mental health, trauma, and life transitions
Compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs
Collaborative care model with physios, GPs and dietitians under one roof
Gentle support for anxiety, overwhelm, birth trauma and beyond
Therapy that meets you where you’re at with no pressure, and no pretence
A space to feel safe, heard, and wholly understood
Convenient Sydney women’s health location with a warm, calming space designed for women’s health with telehealth sessions also available
Psychologist
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Dr Maria-Elena Lukeides
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Dr Erin Kelly
Important Information
Please read important information around your booking and services prior to attending your appointment. If you have any questions about your booking, please reach out to enquiries@pontihealth.com.
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When booking appointments through HotDoc, we require valid card details to be provided and stored securely at the time of reservation.
Your consideration helps us ensure equitable access to timely care for all patients. We're committed to working collaboratively with you to find practical solutions when challenges arise.
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To secure your initial psychiatry consultation, we require a $400 deposit at the time of booking. Your deposit will be applied towards your consultation fee on the day of your appointment.
The deposit is fully refundable with 48 hours' notice of cancellation
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We understand that life can be unpredictable. We do ask for advance notice which allows us to offer your appointment to someone on our waiting list. We currently have waitlists for appointments (which we wish we didn't), and many patients are hoping for earlier availability.
We are available via 0272010015 or if you have Concierge services, please text us.
Cancellation/Rescheduling: 24 hours notice
To ensure all patients receive the care they deserve, we kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.
Running Late?
Please Call us 0272010015 or if you have Concierge service, please text us.
We completely understand that life can be unpredictable, and sometimes delays are simply unavoidable.
To ensure we can provide the best care for all our patients, please call or text us immediately if you're running behind schedule. We'll always do our best to accommodate you.
What to expect:
Up to 15 minutes late: We'll still see you, though your appointment may be shortened to respect other patients' scheduled times
Full consultation fee applies regardless of appointment length, as your time slot remains reserved for you
Why this matters: We currently have waitlists for appointments (which we wish we didn't), and many patients are hoping for earlier availability. When we can predict delays, we're sometimes able to contact waiting patients to offer your slot, then reschedule you appropriately.
No-Show Policy
We care deeply about ensuring every patient has access to the care they need. To support this, we have comprehensive reminder systems in place - we'll text, email, and call to confirm your appointment.
Despite these efforts, some patients don't attend their scheduled appointments. This impacts not only our ability to provide timely care but also means another patient who needed that appointment time has missed their opportunity for support.
When you don't attend a scheduled appointment without prior notice, you'll be charged the full consultation fee. Additionally, we'll require a deposit before booking your next appointment.
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Once a patient reaches the Medicare Safety Net threshold, they can receive higher Medicare benefits for out-of-hospital services for the rest of the calendar year. This reduces their out-of-pocket costs for services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). It applies automatically for individuals, while families need to register. Ref. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets
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Medicare benefits are available and vary based on the type of consultation and eligible services provided. You will be required to pay the full cost of the consultation. At the time of payment, we’ll process the electronic Medicare claim for you, which will be credited directly to your debit card or the bank account that you've registered with Medicare.
If you are on a Mental Health Care Plan or an Enhanced Primary Care Plan, you will also be eligible for a benefit from Medicare.
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If you have Private Health Insurance you may be eligible to claim benefits through Extras cover for allied health services such as physiotherapy, psychology, and more. The amount you can claim will depend on your specific level of cover and the service provided.
For more details on your entitlements and how to claim, please check your policy or contact your Private Health Insurer directly.
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Our Psychiatrist, Psychologist and Mental Health GPs work as a team and can step in and support you during business hours, even if your specific doctor is away.
However, should you or someone you know require urgent crisis assistance, pls call please call 000 and ask for immediate support. You can also present to your nearest Emergency or Accident and Emergency service at your local hospital for immediate intervention and support.
The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service, linking people with NSW Health mental health services. It is a free service.
It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who:
Offer mental health advice
Complete a brief assessment
Make recommendations for appropriate care, including referral to NSW Health mental health services.
The mental health professional will ask you questions to understand your needs and recommend appropriate services.
There are also other mental health resources provided by the state government of NSW, accessible via
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/Pages/default.aspx
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