Welcome to Frank Sattler Psychology
A clinical psychology practice in the Sydney CBD
About
Frank Sattler Psychology is run by Dr Frank Sattler (he/him), a clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor.
Frank offers a range of services including individual therapy, couples therapy, discernment counselling for couples on the brink and clinical supervision. He has a particular interest in working with LGBTIAQ+ people. Frank aims to tailor therapy to clients' symptoms and needs.
Frank started working as a psychologist in Germany in 2014. He is trained in a variety of individual and couples therapy approaches and has worked in diverse settings including in psychiatric and psychosomatic clinics, in private practice and as a university researcher and lecturer.
Frank's goal is to be affirming and compassionate, helping clients explore their issues and challenging them around potential blind spots in order to create forward movement.
Before moving to Australia, Frank lived in Germany and Spain. He offers therapy in English and German.
Qualifications
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Clinical psychologist
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Board-approved supervisor
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Registrar program principal supervisor (Clinical psychology)
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Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT)
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PhD in Psychology from Marburg University
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Master in Psychology from Marburg University
Services
Online sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Book online sessions here.
In-person sessions are available on Thursdays and Saturdays. Book in-person sessions here.
Note that Saturday and after-hours sessions have a $30 surcharge.
Feel free to contact Frank if you prefer booking via email or text message.
Individual therapy
Frank works with LGBTIAQ+ clients, people with relational issues, ADHD, adjustment disorders/life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, and trauma/PTSD. He also works with sexual and gender issues.
Frank is trained in a wide variety of approaches, including behavioural and cognitive methods, exposure therapy and mindfulness.
$300 per 50 mins session. Gap fee with Medicare rebate: $158.15
Couples therapy
Frank works with issues around lack of collaboration and connection, issues with communication, conflict and intimacy, as well as issues arising from loyalty (e.g., in blended families or with external family members). He works with couples on the brink as well as CNM couples.
Frank blends Gottman couples therapy with systemic approaches.
$300 per 50 mins session.
Clinical supervision
Frank offers supervision to provisional psychologists, clinical psychology registrars and psychologists who want supervision in one of his areas of work.
Frank has an interest in supervising provisional psychologists in the transitional program.
60 mins session
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Frank is currently taking on new clients.
Frank offers sessions on Saturdays (9.45am-5pm). A $30 weekend surcharge applies. You can book Saturday sessions via the booking link or by contacting Frank.
Frank offers limited after-hours sessions with a $30 surcharge. Please contact him with your request. Note that you cannot book after-hours sessions via the booking link.
Please contact your GP if you are eligible for a mental health plan. A mental health plan allows you to get Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychological sessions. The rebate for sessions with Frank is $141.85.
It doesn't matter which psychologist the mental health plan or referral is addressed to. You can choose your psychologist yourself.
No, Frank does not offer bulk billing.
Medicare offers rebates only for individual therapy.
Some private health insurances may provide some benefits for couples therapy. Please contact your private insurance to discuss any questions.
Contact
Address
Suite 318/185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone
+61402554491Operating Hours
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm