Psychological support to break through the mental blocks holding you back

  • Dr Melanie Strang

    REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

  • Lisa O'Loughlin

    COUNSELLOR

How it works

What will you gain from working with a psychologist/counsellor?

We understand that putting effective lifestyle changes into practice can be challenging. Our team is here to support you in addressing various aspects such as food cravings, emotional eating and body image. If your mood influences your food choices, mastering new strategies to handle emotions becomes vital.

To achieve the best outcomes for your weight loss journey, partnering with an eating behaviour specialist is crucial. They will help you identify the reasons behind your choices and provide guidance on managing automatic behaviours.

What to expect in your first appointment

An initial consultation involves:

  • Engaging in open discussions to address your issues and concerns.

  • Exploring the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

  • Identifying changes that you feel comfortable addressing.

  • Creating actionable plans to empower you in altering behaviours or thought processes that have troubled you in the past.

Make an Appointment

To book an appointment, you can call our clinic rooms on (03) 9416 4418, or click the book now button to complete a booking form.

  • Initial Psychology Consultation (60 minutes)   |  $230

    Review Psychology Consultation (60 minutes)   |  $230

  • Initial Counsellor Consultation (60 minutes)   |  $125

    Review Counsellor Consultation (60 minutes)   |  $125

  • Prior to your appointment you will be sent a consent form to your email. Please complete these prior to your appointment.

     

    For your psychology appointment, you will also be sent two questionnaires to complete prior to your appointment.

  • A rebate from private health insurance may be available for 'extras' policy holders. Simply call your insurer and ask whether you are covered for Psychology appointments. They can tell you how much you will get back on each appointment.

    Alternatively, you can ask your GP for a referral to your dietitian under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan or Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).  This will entitle you to a rebate of $60.35 with an EPC or $96.65 with a MHCP from Medicare. You will need to present this plan at your follow-up appointment in order to receive the rebate.

    *Please note there is no rebate for counsellor appointments.

  • If you would like to cancel an appointment, please do so by calling (03) 9416 4418

    Should you need to change or cancel an in-person or telehealth appointment, please provide a minimum of 48 hours notice. Missed appointments and late cancellations disadvantage clinicians and other patients. 

    Please be aware:

    • For late cancellations within 48hrs (2 business days) of your appointment date, a 50% cancellation fee will be applied

    • For late cancellations within 24hrs (1 business day) of your appointment date, 100% cancellation fee will be applied

    • Failure to attend your appointment will incur a 100% cancellation fee

    The practice reserves the right to cancel unconfirmed appointments inside of 24hrs of the appointment date, in order to allocate this to a patient on our waiting list.

    *Outstanding cancellation fees are to be paid prior to rebooking your appointment.