The Fern Up Gazette
Psychology · Wellbeing · GrowthA new place to pause, reflect and grow
Fern Up Psychology Services Are Now Open
Fern Up Psychology is now welcoming appointment and referral enquiries.
Hassan Bashiri, Registered Psychologist, offers calm, practical psychological support through telehealth. Sessions are available in English, Persian (Farsi) and Turkish.
Support is available for anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationships and life changes. Eligible clients with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may be able to access bulk-billed sessions.
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