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Appointments
Any person can make an appointment to meet with one of our Psychologists. Medical referrals are not required*.
Typically, we will schedule between 1 and 3 sessions to gain a full picture of each client (depending on the age and issue) and gather as much background information as is necessary. We then give direct and understandable feedback of what the needs and priorities are, along with recommendations of how best to proceed. |
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When making an appointment, you can discuss this process with your Psychologist. If necessary, we are able to bring in other advanced qualified and experienced consultants for specific assessments and, or, interventions that might follow. Counselling, coaching and other consulting or support is done face-to-face but may be negotiated via phone or email appointments if appropriate.
* Medicare rebates are available for eligible Psychology consultations. In these cases a medical referral is required. Please refer to the page on fees for more information.
Click here to make an appointment using our secure and confidential on-line referral and appointment request service. Alternatively, you can leave your contact details on our confidential voicemail (03) 9810 3067 and our Intake Co-ordinator will call you back shortly, or call our Intake Co-ordinator directly on 0430 059 859.
Crises and Emergencies
As a private practice, we can only offer booked appointments during business hours. We are not a crisis service, but may be able to offer prompt appointment times if your situation is especially urgent.
Emergencies should be directed to the Emergency Department of your nearest general Hospital or your local General Medical Practitioner (GP), or contact...
24hr Psychiatric Triage in the Boroondara and Yarra areas: 1300 558 862
For emergencies during business hours for children under the age of 18, advice can be sought from your local Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Immediate support for urgent needs or crises can be obtained from the following 24 hours telephone services:
Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au
Kidshelpline 1800 551 1800 www.kidshelp.com.au
Parentline 1300 301 300 www.parentline.com.au
Suicide Helpline Victoria 1300 651 251 www.suicideline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 24 hours, for anyone affected / concerned
www.livingisforeveryone.com.au/Suicide-Call-Back-Service-SCBS
Domestic Violence Resource Centre www.dvirc.org.au
Pregnancy Helpline 1800 88 24 36
Stillbith And Neo-natal Death Support (SANDS) 1300 072 637