Sheryl-Lee is an experienced Mental Health Social Worker and Family Mediator who is driven by a warm and sincere approach. She is a passionate individual, couple and family therapist. She offers EMDR (eye movement desensitisation reprocessing) as she understands the impact trauma can have on an individual’s quality of life.
EMDR is a structured psychotherapy approach designed to help people process and reduce distress linked to traumatic or overwhelming experiences. It helps the brain “unstick” memories that are stored in a highly emotional or fragmented way, so they can be processed more like normal memories.
During EMDR, the therapist guides the client to briefly focus on aspects of a distressing memory while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation (most commonly side-to-side eye movements). This dual attention is thought to support the brain’s natural processing system.
Over time, the memory usually becomes less emotionally intense and less intrusive. Clients often report:
● Reduced distress when recalling the event
● Fewer flashbacks or triggers
● More balanced, adaptive beliefs about themselves (e.g., shifting from “I’m not safe” to “It’s over now and I survived”)
EMDR is commonly used for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and distressing life experiences, and does not require clients to go into extensive detail about the event if they don’t want to.
A typical course involves preparation (building safety and coping skills), targeted memory processing, and then consolidation, where new insights and emotional relief are integrated. Sheryl-Lee brings light-heartedness and humour to her therapeutic practice when appropriate. Sheryl-Lee writes Family Reports for the Family Court as she has a passion for advocating for children. With extensive experience in trauma recovery and emotional well being, Sheryl-Lee offers evidence-based practice to help clients achieve their goals effi ciently and effectively. She integrates different therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed parts work, mindfulness-based interventions and Clinical Hypnotherapy. She enjoys working with children, young adults and adults presenting with family and relationship issues, couple counselling, depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties with parenting and other stressors that might impact the individual in daily life.
Sheryl-Lee is accredited to provide Medicare rebates under the Better Access to Mental Health scheme for eligible clients, and rebates may also be available through various private health insurance providers.
Booking details:
eselkaye@gmail.com
0404 493 883
www.slkcounselling.com
Family Wellness Centre is pleased to announce the reopening of acupuncture appointments at Terrey Hills Family Surgery.
New evening appointments are now available:
- Thursdays: 4pm–8pm
- Fridays: 4pm–8pm
These sessions have been designed to better support busy locals balancing work, family, and everyday commitments, while still accessing personalised care through Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Treatments continue to support a wide range of health concerns, including:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow
- Fatigue and stress support
- IBS and bloating
- Perimenopause symptoms
- Women’s health and wellbeing
Each treatment is tailored to the individual, with a focus on understanding your symptoms, health history, and goals. Health fund rebates apply for Acupuncture depending on your policy.
Unfortunately Katika cannot treat DVA or through Medicare. She can arrange a pensioner rate for qualifying clients.
It will be wonderful to welcome both familiar and new faces back to the Terrey Hills clinic again. If you’ve been considering returning to treatment or are looking for support with ongoing health concerns, appointments are now open and you can book online HERE (link to https://www.ezybook.net/pages/familywellnesscentre/)
You can read more about Katika and her TCM experience HERE. (Link to practitioner bio/profile)
The 2026 flu vaccine is now available at Terrey Hills Family Surgery.
Key points and updates for 2026:
For adults aged 65 years and over and children < 5 years, government funded vaccines are available (NIP), or if you are between 5 to 64 years with at risk medical conditions outlined on the NSW health website
In 2026, Flumist, the intranasally administered live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) , will be available for the first time in Australia and is free for children aged 2 – < 5 years and on private prescription for people between 5 – 17 years old. LAIV is contraindicated for individuals with moderate or severe immunocompromise but is otherwise considered equivalent in effectiveness to inactivated influenza vaccines.
Private flu vaccine cost $30.
Appointments can be booked online with our nurse or by calling reception on 02 9450 1083.
If needed, COVID-19 booster and flu vaccinations can be administered on the same day.
Kind regards, Terrey Hills Family Surgery
Welcoming Dr. Gemma McMahon to Our Practice
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gemma McMahon to our team.
Dr. McMahon completed her medical degree at Griffith University in 2015 and has since built extensive clinical experience working at Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospitals. She went on to complete her General Practice training across several clinics in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Dr. McMahon takes a patient-centred approach to care, placing strong emphasis on listening, understanding, and working collaboratively with her patients to support their health and wellbeing. She has a special interest in paediatrics, preventative medicine, and mental health, and provides care that considers each patient’s individual history, lifestyle, and overall health.
Dr. Gemma McMahon is available for consultations on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Med Sci, MD, FRACGP
We are excited to announce that 4Cyte Pathology will be opening at Terrey Hills Family Surgery on the 4th of March.
You can book your blood test by calling our Surgery on (02) 94501083 or through our Website/AMS app.
Please make sure you have a signed blood test referral from your GP before attending this appointment. For more information about 4Cyte Pathology, Please click here: 4Cyte
Consultation Fees as of January 2025
We ONLY bulk-bill: Children under age of 14, Pensioners and DVA’s.
“”Online claiming available “”
| GP consultations | Practice Fee | Medicare rebate |
| Short consult <5 min | $38 | $19.60 |
| Standard consult > 6 min | $98 | $42.85 |
| Long consult > 20 min | $158 | $82.90 |
| Prolonged consult > 40 min | $218 | $122.18 |
| Treatment room services | Practice Fee | Medicare rebate |
| Ongoing dressing change | $10 | N/A |
| Iron infusion | $270 | $122.15 |
| Implanon insertion | $120 | $40.55 |
| Implanon removal | $230 | $69.20 |
| IUD insertion | $280 | $91.20 |
| Skin excision and Biopsy | Variable | Variable |