The Flinders University Psychology Clinic (FUPC) is a clinical psychology service linked to the School of Psychology at Flinders University and is situated in the grounds of Flinders University.
At FUPC postgraduate (Masters and Clinical PhD) provisional psychologists carry out assessments and therapy under supervision from a registered clinical psychologist.
Our clinic also serves as a research facility and actively contributes to advances in psychological knowledge and scientifically based treatment methods.
Services Offered
The Flinders University Psychology Clinic accepts referrals in several areas: -assessment and treatment of anxiety and stress in children and adolescents -assessment and treatment of behavioural difficulties in children -assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders in adults -psycho-educational assessments of children and adolescents (testing of cognitive ability and academic achievement)
We work with children and adolescents with a range of issues including school avoidance, selective mutism, generalised anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, adjustment to challenging events (e.g., parental separation), perfectionism and managing stress (such as Year 12).
We also work with children (and their families) where behavioural difficulties in the home or school environments are a concern.
For adults, referrals for a range of anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia and specific phobias are welcome.
Specialist clinics can also offer treatment for eating disorders and Posttraumatic stress. These services run clinical trials and have intakes at set times each year.
Fees and Payment
Fees are well below that of private psychology providers in the area.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
