Najia Anjum
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
AHPRA registeredPsychology
Psychology for adults and older people
Evidence-based support for your mental health and wellbeing, at any stage of life, including after a workplace injury or transport accident.
About
Support that fits your stage of life
Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions are a confidential space to understand what you are experiencing and find practical ways forward. Psychologists can also complete assessments and provide Medicare-rebated sessions with a Mental Health Treatment Plan. We also see many clients through WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) and TAC, supporting recovery and return to work after an injury or accident.
Psychology can help with
- Anxiety, worry and stress
- Low mood and depression
- Trauma and distress after a workplace injury or transport accident
- Grief and loss
- Adjusting to retirement, illness or other life changes
- Living with a chronic health condition or disability
- The emotional load of caring for someone
How it works
What to expect
- 01
Get a referral
For Medicare rebates, see your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan. You can also attend without one, at the full fee.
- 02
Contact us
Our intake team matches you with a psychologist who suits your needs.
- 03
First session
Your psychologist gets to know you, what brought you in and what you would like to change.
- 04
Ongoing sessions
Regular sessions in clinic or by telehealth, reviewed with you along the way.
Our team
Who you will see
Samia Dar
Registered Psychologist
Applied Psychology (Clinical), Social Science
AHPRA registered
Michael Thermos
Provisional Psychologist
BPsych (Hons), Master of Clinical Psychology (in progress)
AHPRA registered (provisional)Fees and funding
Paying for sessions
A one-hour psychology session is $252.99, and a clinical psychology session is $290.00. With a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Medicare rebates of $101.55 and $149.05 respectively apply for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. With an accepted WorkCover (WorkSafe Victoria) or TAC claim, sessions can be billed to your claim. NDIS participants may also be able to fund sessions. WorkCover and TAC psychology.
Questions
Psychology questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?
Not to attend, but you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician to claim Medicare rebates.
How many sessions does Medicare cover?
Under Better Access, you can claim rebates for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?
Both offer talking therapy. Psychologists can also diagnose, complete assessments and provide Medicare-rebated sessions. Our intake team can help you decide which suits you.
Can I see a psychologist through WorkCover or TAC?
Yes. With an accepted WorkSafe Victoria (WorkCover) or TAC claim and a referral from your doctor, our registered psychologists can bill sessions to your claim. Bring your claim number and your agent or case manager details. How WorkCover and TAC psychology works.
Can sessions be held by telehealth?
Yes. Sessions are available at our Doreen and Craigieburn clinics or by telehealth.
Wonderful Mind child & youth
Looking for support for a child or teenager?
Our sister service at wonderfulmind.com.au offers child and adolescent psychology in Doreen and Craigieburn.
Not sure where to start?
Tell our intake team what is happening for you or the person you care for. We will talk through which service is the right fit.