The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic provides a range of psychology services to adults and children and families. This includes clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, educational psychology services and a maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia service.
The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic is a training clinic for Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Master of Educational Psychology students. As such, postgraduate psychology trainees are under the direct supervision of senior clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational psychology staff. The clinic also undertakes research that clients can choose to take part in.
Services Offered
We provide high-quality evidence based psychological assessment and therapy to adult members of the community, including University of Melbourne staff and students.
We see individuals for the following: -Depression and depressive disorders -Anxiety disorders such as Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias -Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -Adjustment issues
We offer evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for children aged between 3 and 11 years (inclusive), and their parents/caregivers.
We provide support in relation to a range of concerns with children, including: -Emotional difficulties (e.g., anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties) -Behavioural challenges -Social difficulties -Concerns about learning and/or development -Grief, and adjustment to trauma, disability, chronic illness, and other life experiences.
Fees and Payment
Fees are minimal and can be reduced for concession and healthcare card holders.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.
