BarCare has a wide referral network of professionals across NSW, including psychologists, psychiatrists, career managers and bereavement counsellors.

If you require confidential assistance, contact the director of BarCare, Jenny Houen, to arrange a consultation. Members in rural and regional areas can contact Barcare for assistance in locating an appropriate specialist closer to home.

The Bar Association’s sole involvement is to fund and promote the service to ensure assistance is available to all members in need. No information is provided to the Bar Association without the express permission of the barrister.

Consultations are held in the strictest confidence.

Psychologists & social workers

Mary Arlington-Watt – Clinical Psychologist

Mary is a Clinical Psychologist with over twenty years of professional experience with expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, acute stress, post traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, grief/ loss, interpersonal and professional issues. Having consulted in private practice in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, Mary has also conducted trainings in mental health for the Black Dog Institute and provided critical incident and psychological interventions in the public and private sectors.

Mary is client centred and collaborative, drawing on a range of evidence based psychological approaches, as clinically appropriate to meet individual needs, including : CBT, Trauma Informed CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, IPT and Couples Therapy (Gottman).

Address

Office Locations:

311 - Level 3, St James Trust Building

185 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Suite 1502, Level 15, Westfield Tower 2 (Saturdays)

101 Grafton Street

Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Phone

0403 065 545

Louise Morrow

Louise Morrow is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years clinical experience. Prior to starting her private practice ten years ago Louise was the trauma and critical incident program manager for one of Australia’s largest corporate psychology service providers. Louise’s special interests include anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment to separation/divorce as well as workplace stress, particularly associated with bullying and harassment. She is experienced in conducting psychological assessments and in preparing medico-legal reports.

Address

Suite 5, Level 10 187 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone

0408 448 326

Susie Danos

Susie is a psychologist with specialised training and experience in loss and grief, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, drug, alcohol and gambling addiction, parenting/blended families, separation/divorce, and sex therapy. Over many years, her work with the Family Court of Australia has brought her into frequent contact with members of the legal profession.

Address

Susie Danos 3/8 Bellevue Road Bellvue Hill, NSW, 2023 Mob: 0424 745 004

Phone

02 9389 5662

Dr David Goldman

David Goldman, PhD, is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Psychotherapist and researcher. He has over 30 years of experience in trauma and grief counselling, critical incident stress, corporate psychology, performance anxiety, depression, panic disorder and addiction management. He assists lawyers and barristers manage vicarious trauma associated with their areas of practice. In 2001 he became a founding member of BarCare. He sat on the Specialist Psychologists' Board of the NSW Law Society and is on the panel of approved psychologists and psychiatrists for the DPP. David is a member of the Clinical and Forensic Colleges of the Australian Psychological Society. He has extensive knowledge of the pressures experienced by members of the legal profession and those working in corporate environments.

Address

Suite 17, Edgecliff Mews 201 New South Head Road Edgecliff, NSW, 2027

Phone

02 9328 1352

Dr. Nicholas Marlowe, Ph.D

Dr. Nicholas Marlowe, Ph.D. is a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society and a credentialed consultant to The Northside Clinic. He has been in professional practice for more than 30 years. He sees people with a range of difficulties including depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems as well as relationship difficulties. He draws upon short term approaches such as mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), as well as upon longer term therapies where appropriate. Dr. Marlowe continues an active research program, publishing in scientific journals and speaking at international conferences.

Address

Suite 803, Level 8 BMA House 135 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone

02 9252 7220

Patricia Durning

Patricia Durning is a Clinical Psychologist, specialising in depression, anxiety, stress and family/relationship issues. Her primary area of interest is in those with complex backgrounds and complex presentations. She works mainly with clients who work at an executive level such as those in the finance and law sectors and has run a practice in the city for over 10 years. Patricia sees clients on both a short and long term basis. She is a member of The Clinical College of the APS and is on the executive committee of the Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and has a Masters Degree in Organisational Psychology and has good understanding of both the private and corporate sectors.

Address

Patricia Durning Suite 704, Level 7 135 Macquarie St Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone

02 9252 1000

Gillian Marcoolyn

Gillian Marcoolyn has worked as a clinical psychologist for over twenty years. She is a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society. She has been in private practice both in Hong Kong and Sydney for a total of fifteen years. Her special interests are in relationships, sexual therapy and anxiety disorders but she treats a wide variety of problems in her practice. She has become increasingly involved in executive coaching and mediation work more recently

Address

Suite 5, Level 10 Park House, 187 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

Phone

02 9231 4180

Dr Emmanuella Murray

Emmanuella has been working as a clinical psychologist for over 12 years. Emmanuella works with adolescents/young adults, adults, and couples and utilises an array of therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT and Schema therapy. Emmanuella specialises in anxiety, depression, and complex presentations. Emmanuella holds a membership with the Australia Psychological Society and her practice is in the Sydney CBD.

Address

Hengrove Hall. Suite 7, Level 1. 193 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW, 2000.

Phone

02 9232-2484

Gillian Stott- Clinical Psychologist

Gill has had over 30 years of clinical experience, working in a range of settings across the life span, and was an early Barcare provider. She adopts a collaborative approach to working with clients and has a positive, solution focus in therapy. Gill also works in executive coaching. Gill ran a busy private practice in Sydney for many years. She has relocated to Newcastle and joined the Denison Practice. She is an AHPRA Board approved supervisor.

Gill’s areas of expertise include: mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD and adjustment disorders, Vicarious trauma, Grief & loss, Couples therapy, Sexual Difficulties Parenting difficulties, Life stage adjustment disorders.

Address

53 Denison Street, Hamilton East NSW 2303

Phone

02 4961 2200