Psychological support comes in many different forms. Our highly experienced psychologists offer various evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to:

• • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours contributing to emotional distress. It's often used to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): DBT combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices. It's particularly effective for individuals with borderline personality disorder and those who struggle with emotion regulation and self-destructive behaviours.
    
  • Psychodynamic Therapy: Based on Freudian principles, psychodynamic therapy explores the unconscious mind and its impact on current thoughts and behaviours. It aims to bring insight into unresolved conflicts and early experiences that may influence present-day struggles.
    
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy: This includes mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), which integrate mindfulness practices to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and depressive relapses.
    
  • Family Therapy: Family therapy involves working with families to address communication patterns, dynamics, and conflicts. It's useful for resolving family-related issues, such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, and behavioural problems in children.
    
  • Behavioural Therapy: This therapy focuses on modifying behaviours and learning new ones. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is often used with children and individuals with autism spectrum disorders to promote positive behaviours and skills.
    
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): IPT focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication. It's often used to treat depression and other mood disorders by addressing difficulties in social interactions and relationships.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): This therapy focuses on helping people to behave more consistently with their own values and apply mindfulness and acceptance skills to their responses to uncontrollable experiences.

Contact us to connect with an experienced psychologist in Melbourne. We’re committed to improving your physical and emotional wellbeing.

No, you do not need a GP referral to access any of our mental health services.

We offer many options for someone to be able to see a psychologist depending on individual circumstances, including:

• GP mental health care plan, Medicare rebates may apply
• Self-funded with the option to claim private health insurance if applicable
• Community Health subsidised
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

View our Fees page for more information on our fees for psychology services.

Our psychologists do not offer out of hours appointments, however our After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service is open 2.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and 6.00pm to 11.00pm Monday to Friday.

The After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service is delivered by healthAbility and funded by the Australian Government under the Primary Health Network (PHN) Program.

You can free call this service on 1300 003 509. If you or someone you know are in an emergency or crisis, please contact 000, or Lifeline on 13 11 14

We have a range of mental health services available at the below locations;:

• Eltham - 917 Main Rd Eltham
• Box Hill - 43 Carrington Rd
• Box Hill - STEPS Mental Health – Shop 30, Dorset Square Boronia
• After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service - 36 Wellington Rd, Box Hill.

All of our locations are easily accessible and within range of public transport.

If you are struggling with your feelings and emotions, seek support. No limit needs to be reached before help is warranted. Our mental health services are available to anyone experiencing emotional difficulties impacting their day-to-day life. Our mental health team actively works to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

If you have mental health services with your extras private health insurance coverage, you may be eligible for a rebate. View our Fees page for more information on our fees for psychology services.

Our child psychology team can support both you and your child. We provide techniques and strategies to help you manage your child’s needs at home. Sometimes child psychology may identify other services your child could benefit from in conjunction with psychology.

Some of the children who see us need help with:

• Talking and being understood by others
• Concentrating, sitting still or paying attention
• Making friends
• Managing feelings such as anger, sadness and frustration

No, our psychologists do not offer online counselling and appointments at this time.

If you are experiencing emotional stress and having trouble with your feelings or behaviour, psychology may be the right choice for you. Our psychologists, however, work in line with the Stepped Care model of mental health, meaning our team can link you with the right level of support you need based on your physical, social and mental needs.

If there’s a change in your needs, you can choose to “step up” or “step down” your level of treatment and support — no matter what, we’re with you every “step” of the way.

Absolutely. Our team of psychologists in Melbourne have extensive experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Anything you share with us is 100% confidential, and we take a collaborative approach to your treatment plan with relevant mental health professionals like psychiatrists, family support workers and counsellors.

From children to adolescents and adults, we utilise our clinical experience to ensure all clients receive the treatment and confidentiality they need to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

We’re proud to have a long history of supporting local families and individuals throughout Melbourne. Although our name has changed over the years, our purpose remains the same: to support people in our community to enjoy longer, happier lives. Established in 1976, we have been committed to working with the most experienced and passionate mental health professionals in Australia, ensuring our clients receive the treatment they need for success.

Our team comprises professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, helping to create a safe space for people of all ages and backgrounds.

The After Hours Mental Health Nurse service is delivered by healthAbility and funded by the Australian Government under the Primary Health Network (PHN) Program.