First session
A longer first appointment to talk about what is going on, what you would like to change, and how we might work together. You decide at the end whether to continue.
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Psychology for adults and teens
A quiet room, and no pressure to know what to say first.
Quiet Hours Psychology is a small practice of registered psychologists in Norwood. You can see us in person or by video. If you are not sure where to start, there is a short call you can book first, with no obligation to go further.
In person in Norwood, or telehealth from home. Evening appointments on three nights.
Next availableThursday, 5:30pm
AppointmentsIn person or telehealth
AgesAdults and teenagers from 13
ParkingStreet parking, and a car park a minute away
Finding the right fit
Pick the one that sounds closest. You will see what usually happens next. None of these locks you into anything.
What this becomes
Send us the referral or bring it along. Book a 50 to 60 minute first session, from $260. We confirm the current Medicare rebate and your gap when you call.
Find the right fitWhat we offer
Individual sessions for adults and teenagers, at a pace that suits you.
Ongoing sessions for adults
Regular conversations to work on worry, low mood, stress, relationships or life changes, using approaches chosen with you.
Sessions for teenagers
A calm space for teens, with a first meeting that includes a parent or carer if the young person wants. What is shared afterwards is agreed up front.
Telehealth sessions
The same sessions by secure video from somewhere private. Useful for busy weeks, distance or when leaving the house is hard.
Brief intro call
A short phone call to ask questions and see whether we are the right fit before you book anything.
How we work
Therapy goes better when it feels safe and unhurried. We try to make the practical parts simple so you can focus on the conversation.
No script
You do not need to prepare. We will ask gentle questions and you can say as much or as little as you like.
Clear about the practical things
Fees, privacy, how sessions run and what happens with a referral are explained before the first session, not after it.
Your say on pace and approach
We will explain the approaches we use and why. If something is not working, tell us and we will change it.
The people you may meet
All of our psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Elise Hartnett
Registered psychologist
Elise works with adults who feel stretched by work, family or a big change. She is a patient listener and likes a slow cup of tea before a long conversation.
Daniel Mizrahi
Registered psychologist
Daniel sees adults and older teenagers. He prefers plain language to jargon and often draws things on a whiteboard to make sense of them with you.
Noor Hassan
Registered psychologist
Noor sees teenagers and their families. She likes working at the young person's pace and being straightforward with parents about how sessions work.
Ruth Carmody
Practice coordinator
Ruth answers the phone, helps with referrals and rebate questions, and can talk you through who might suit you best.
Your first session
What to expect, so there are no surprises.
- Before
A short form and an optional call
You complete a short form with contact details and a few background questions. If you have a GP referral or mental health plan, bring it or send it ahead. The intro call is there if you want to ask anything first.
- On the day
A conversation, not a test
Your psychologist explains how sessions work and how your information is kept private. Then they ask about what brought you in. There is no pressure to cover everything.
- After
A next step you choose
At the end we talk about whether and how to continue. You can book another session, take time to think, or decide it is not the right fit. All are fine.
Fees and rebates
Indicative fees per session. We confirm the exact fee when you book.
First session (50 to 60 minutes)Includes time to talk through how we workFrom $260
Ongoing session (50 minutes)In person or telehealthFrom $230
Teen session (50 minutes)Parent or carer joins part of the first session if wantedFrom $230
Intro call (15 minutes)Ask questions before you bookNo charge
Late cancellation (under 24 hours)Cancel with more notice and there is no chargeHalf the session fee
A GP can prepare a mental health plan that may make you eligible for a Medicare rebate on some sessions. Please call us and we will confirm the current rebate and your gap amount. Private health fund rebates depend on your fund and cover.
Find us
34 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067
(08) 5550 7316
- Bus: frequent services along The Parade, a short walk from the stop.
- Car: street parking nearby and a public car park about a minute away.
- Telehealth: if you prefer, join by video from a private room at home.
Step-free entry, a quiet waiting room and an accessible bathroom. Tell us if you need anything else and we will arrange it.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00am to 7:00pm
- Thursday
- 9:00am to 7:30pm
- Friday
- 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am to 12:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Questions people ask
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly. A GP referral and mental health plan may make you eligible for a Medicare rebate on some sessions, so it is worth asking your GP if it suits you. We confirm the current rebate and any gap when you call.
I do not know what to say. Is that okay?
Yes. Many people feel that way. Your psychologist will start with simple questions and you can go at your own pace.
Can my teenager come on their own?
Teenagers can attend, and many prefer to. We usually meet with the young person and a parent or carer together first, then agree how sessions and information sharing will work. We explain this before the first session.
Are sessions confidential?
Your information is kept private, with the usual limits where the law requires disclosure or where there is a serious risk to safety. Your psychologist will explain this at the start of your first session.
How does telehealth work?
You get a private link to a secure video room. All you need is a device with a camera and a quiet space. If the connection drops, we will call you.
Are you a crisis service?
No. We are not a crisis service, and we cannot respond to urgent situations. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you need to talk to someone now, Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
Notes from Sound Practice
Why this site is built the way it is
No patient stories, and no feeling-based quotes
A quote about how someone felt after therapy is a statement about a clinical aspect of care, and AHPRA treats such statements as a banned form of endorsement when a practice uses them in advertising. This site has none, and it does not link to review pages. The warmth comes from how the copy is written instead.
Registered psychologist, said plainly
Registration under the National Law gives psychologists a protected title, so the site uses exactly the one the team holds. Bios describe how each person works rather than claiming a title, a ranking or a track record the practice cannot support.
A fit chooser that lowers the first step
Many people are anxious about the first call. A short chooser maps four common situations to what happens next, including a no-charge intro call. It reduces the effort of starting without pushing anyone, and it never suggests a person needs more sessions than they want.
Crisis note kept visible, and the rebate wording kept careful
The site says plainly that it is not a crisis service and points to Lifeline and 000. Medicare is described as something that may apply, with the practice confirming current amounts by phone, so the page cannot go stale or mislead about what a patient will pay.