Melbourne Psychology and Counselling Clinic
Psychology and counselling services in Melbourne
We offer professional psychology and counseling services from our Melbourne-based clinic, tailored to meet your unique requirements and personal situation. Our registered psychologists are available for in-person consultations at our clinic or through telehealth, whichever option suits you best.
Our clinicians provide support with:
• General mood and anxiety disorders
• Grief and loss
• Sleep difficulties
• Vocational counselling and career direction
• Interpersonal issues, communication and assertiveness training
• Substance use
• Chronic stress and burnout
• Building resilience and mindfulness skills
• Trauma
How to find us
Our Melbourne clinic is conveniently situated just 200m away from Oakleigh train station, located at the intersection of Atherton and Warrigal Road inside the MAX office.
Address: 2/6 Atherton Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Phone: 1800 841 113
Our Psychologists in Melbourne
If you have a preference to see one of our Registered Psychologists in particular, please let us know when booking your appointment. You can learn about each practitioner below.
Dr Laura Smith
Laura works with adults and young people presenting with:
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Chronic health concerns
Other interest areas include:
• Intellectual disability and learning difficulties
• Neurodiversity (autism, ADHD)
• Health psychology (chronic pain management, health-related anxiety)
• Vocational counselling and career direction
Tryphena Tan
Tryphena works with adults and young people presenting with:
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Stress
Other interest areas include:
• LGBTQIA+
• Vocational counselling and career direction
• Interpersonal relationships
• Self-esteem and resilience
David Jennings
David works with adults presenting with:
• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Stress
• Trauma
Other interest areas include:
• Sleep
• Mindfulness
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• Maintaining Mind-Body Health with SEEDS (Social, Exercise, Education, Diet, Sleep)
• Motivation
• Positive psychology
• Burnout and chronic stress management
• Vocational counselling and career direction
Health Clinic Fee Schedule
Standard sessions at our clinic are scheduled for 50 mins with a Registered General Psychologist | Service fee |
Private paying | $215 |
Concession rate (for Health Care Card holders and full time students) | $200 |
Mental Health Treatment Plan | $215 (if eligible, Medicare rebate $92.90*) |
NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills: Therapeutic Supports Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Psychologist |
$222.99
|
NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills: Therapeutic Supports Employment Related Assessment And Counselling 10_011_0128_5_3
|
$193.99/hour |
Other |
|
Clinical Assessments (duration confirmed on enquiry) | $215/hour |
Reports | $215/hour |
Travel | % of the standard rate in 15 min increments + GST |
Please note that our fees are below the rate recommended by the Australian Psychological Society which is currently $267 per hour.
Rebates
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist at MAX Health.
If you have a referral from your GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist as part of your Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. Medicare rebates are currently $92.90* per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. You will need to pay the full appointment fee at the time of your appointment, and we can process your Medicare rebate through HICAPS.
If you have private health insurance, you may be eligible for a rebate under your Extras cover. You will need to check with your private health insurer as entitlements differ across plans and providers and can change over time. If your private health insurer is registered with HICAPS, we can process your rebate when you pay for your session.
Note that it is not possible to claim both private health and Medicare for the one appointment.
* Please note that the Medicare rebate amount may differ according to individual circumstances. Please contact Medicare for any questions.
Payment
Payment is required at the time of your appointment via EFTPOS. Unfortunately, we will not accept cash payments or payment via Diners or American Express.
For NDIS participants:
• with self-managed funds, you will be required to make payment at the time of your appointment.
• with NDIA-managed funds, your fees will be claimed from the portal after your appointment.
• with plan-managed funds, your Plan Manager will be invoiced within 30 days of your appointment.
Cancellation Policy
We would prefer at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to make any changes to your appointment. If you cancel your appointment with less than 1 full business days’ notice or fail to attend an appointment without notice, you will be charged the full fee. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we ask that you provide reasonable attempts to notify us as soon as practicable if you are unable to attend your appointment.
If attendance becomes an ongoing difficulty for you, we will discuss with you the frequency of your appointment schedule.
Book an appointment
We are accepting new patients and bookings for people with:
• Mental Health Treatment Plan– a referral from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician
• Private referrals
• NDIS plans that include funding for psychology or counselling
Contact us to book an appointment:
Phone: 1800 104 400
Email: healthclinic@maxsolutions.com.au
Open Monday – Friday 9am til 5pm