Dr Liz Cooper

Dr Liz Cooper

Clinical Psychology and Ecotherapy

Dr Liz Cooper

D. Psych (Clinical), M. Psych (Clinical), B. Psych (Hons)
MAPS, APS College of Clinical Psychologists Fellow
AHPRA Board-approved Supervisor
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner

Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping people work through a range of emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. 
Has a particular interest in Trauma and Complex Trauma, especially current and ex serving defence members and their families
Has worked in both public and private settings
Is an Open Arms, DVA and BUPA (defence psychology) provider

Dr Liz Cooper is currently only accepting DVA, Open Arms and BUPA defence referrals 

Services

Individual psychology sessions for adults 18 years +
Ecotherapy sessions that occur in nature and around horses - coming soon
Special interest in PTSD, Complex PTSD
Works with current and ex serving defence members and their families
Supervision for psychologists

Therapy Approaches

An EMDR Accredited Practitioner
CBT and trauma focused CBT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Schema Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mindfulness Based Therapies

Fees (reviewed on 1st July every year)

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA): 
For eligible Whote and Gold card holders. To access psychology via DVA you need a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist

Open Arms: 
If you are a current or ex serving defence member (full time and reserves) you or your family member may be eligible to access psychology services funded via Open Arms. Please check their webiste or call Open Arms to confim your eligiblility and intake https://www.openarms.gov.au/who-we-help


BUPA also assist with Open Arms services (information to be updated shortly)

Better Access Initiative:
Access to sessions under the Medicare Better Access Initiative requires a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from a GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician. Up to 10 sessions per calendar year are eligible for a rebate of $145.25 (from 1st July 2025). More information is available at the Australian Psychological Society’s Better Access Initiative page

Consultation Fee: $256.00 ($226 for concession with a Centrelink health care or pension card)
Medicare Rebate: $145.25 
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $110.75 (or $79.75 for concession) 
Rebate is processed by Medicare within 24-48 hours after session payment.

Private: 
You do not require a referral to access psychological services but the full fee rate applies. You may be eligible for a rebate from your private health fund but that is to be explore by the individual. 

Dr Liz Cooepr is no longer accepting NSW Workcover SIRA referrals

The Team

Dr Liz Cooper, Clinical Psychologist

Jacinda, Remote Administration Assistant

Naji and Dorian:

Working hours

Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30am -4pm
Thursday and Friday: 8:30am - 2:30pm
By appointment only.

Contacts

Port Macqaurie:
The Specialist Suite, 2 Clarence St, Port Macquarie, NSW

Beechwood Ecotherapy location opening soon
Phone: 0468 922 006

Online booking only available for people who are current clients (i.e. had an appointment in the past six months). If you need to cancel an appointment either respond NO to reminder, send an sms to Liz or contact Jacinda.

 If you are a new client please contact. my admin assistant regarding availablility and intake.

Existing client online booking