Psychological Services in Melbourne: In-Person and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support Across Melbourne
Therapy Near Me supports individuals across Greater Melbourne, including the CBD, Inner Suburbs, North, East, South, and West Melbourne, Bayside, the Mornington Peninsula, the Dandenong Ranges, and surrounding regional Victoria. Our telehealth platform is available Australia-wide and provides access to our services for clients wherever they are located.
Our registered psychologists and counsellors provide evidence-based support tailored to your individual circumstances, whatever they may be.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. In-person in Melbourne, subject to practitioner availability.
Format: Video, phone, or in-person appointments
Funding: Medicare rebates and NDIS funding may be available for eligible clients. Private sessions are also available.
Not suitable for: Emergencies or immediate crisis situations. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24/7 mental health crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Mental health and access to care in Melbourne
The central Melbourne suburb had 54,941 residents at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 29. Almost six in ten residents were aged between 20 and 34, and tertiary students formed a substantial part of the local population. Melbourne is also highly diverse: a language other than English was used in 61.0% of households. The suburb’s housing profile is overwhelmingly apartment-based, with 99.2% of occupied private dwellings recorded as flats or apartments and 47.2% classified as lone-person households.
The strongest mental-health indicator available specifically for the Melbourne suburb comes from the 2021 Census. It found that 3,591 residents, or 6.5% of the population, reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety. This is not a complete measure of current psychological distress and does not capture every person experiencing symptoms, seeking support or living with an undiagnosed condition.
Affordability and service navigation are defensible local access considerations. In 2021, 71.0% of occupied Melbourne dwellings were rented, and 41.7% of renter households were paying more than 30% of household income in rent. Wider Melbourne City SA3 data recorded an average out-of-pocket expense of $65 for each claimed non-hospital Medicare-subsidised mental-health service in 2021–22. This is a historical regional measure, not a current fee for treatment in the CBD. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has also identified housing stress, culturally appropriate care, primary-care access and avoidable mental-health-related emergency presentations as City of Melbourne planning concerns.
Telehealth may help some central Melbourne residents fit appointments around employment, university or other commitments. It can reduce cross-city travel and parking requirements and may broaden access to practitioners with particular clinical or language capabilities. However, telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation, and privacy, technology, assessment requirements, personal preference and clinical risk must be considered.
Residents can discuss routine mental-health concerns with a GP. Medicare Mental Health provides free service navigation on 1800 595 212 without requiring an appointment or referral. The City of Melbourne is within the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health catchment, with specialist advice available through Mental Health Triage on 1300 874 243. Therapy Near Me does not replace GPs, psychiatrists, hospitals, public mental-health teams or crisis services. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis support on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Melbourne
Our team offers a comprehensive range of evidence-based psychology and counselling services for adults, young people, and families. Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide. In-person appointments in Melbourne are subject to practitioner availability.
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Anxiety Therapy
Evidence-based support for anxiety disorders, panic, and social anxiety.
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Depression Support
Psychological care for persistent low mood, depressive episodes, and burnout.
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Trauma and PTSD
Trauma-informed therapy including EMDR and CBT for PTSD.
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ADHD Support
Psychology for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
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Autism Support
Psychological support across the lifespan for autistic individuals and families.
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Child and Teen Therapy
Age-appropriate support for young people.
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Relationship Counselling
Individual and couples support for relationship and communication challenges.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
The therapeutic approach used in your sessions is determined by your presenting concerns, your goals, and what your practitioner recommends following an initial assessment. Therapy Near Me practitioners work within evidence-based frameworks. Approaches that may be drawn upon include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, among others.
The specific approach used will depend on the practitioner who is available to support you and what is most appropriate for your individual situation. Your practitioner will explain their recommended approach and why it suits your circumstances. You are encouraged to participate actively in shaping your care plan.
Common Mental Health Challenges We Support in Melbourne
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a wide range of presentations relevant to Melbourne's communities:
Medicare Rebates and NDIS Support
Medicare
Eligible clients with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or eligible referral may be able to claim Medicare rebates when they see an eligible registered psychologist or other eligible Medicare provider. Medicare rebates do not apply to every counselling session or every practitioner type.
If you would like to use Medicare rebates, our intake team can help explain which practitioners and appointment types may be eligible. Your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician determines referral eligibility. Speak with them about whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate for your circumstances.
NDIS
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for our services where the support is reasonable and necessary, related to their disability support needs, and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me can support self-managed and plan-managed participants, depending on the participant's plan and service requirements. Our intake team can help clarify whether our services are appropriate for the participant's goals, funding category, and support needs.
Private Sessions
Psychology sessions are available without a GP referral on a private-pay basis. Contact our team on 1800 632 763 or visit our Fees and Rebates page for current pricing.
Meet Our Mental Health Support Practitioners
Our team includes registered psychologists and accredited practitioners with experience supporting adults, young people, and families across a range of presentations, and includes practitioners with multilingual capabilities and culturally responsive practice approaches.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Victoria is an NDIS-approved behaviour support practitioner with extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, and complex behaviours. She develops evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support plans and works closely with families and support teams.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ross has over 25 years’ experience as a psychologist across a number of industries in both the public and private sectors. He provides psychological support for presentations including depression, anxiety, phobias, work-related stress, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, substance abuse, addictions, sleep disorders, workplace conflict, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, grief and loss, pain management, vocational guidance, and parenting difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001373322
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Behaviour Analyst
Mohamed is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with a Master’s in Professional Behaviour Analysis and international experience in autism and developmental disabilities. He specialises in Functional Behaviour Assessments, Positive Behaviour Support plans, and parent training.
Credentials: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst / BCBA
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Friday
Psychologist
Nadia is a bilingual English and Spanish psychologist with more than 7 years’ clinical and hospital experience. She is trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, and supports adults aged 18+ with trauma, anxiety, and mood difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002124836
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday
Psychologist
Alyson is a trauma-informed psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience across TAFE, headspace, private practice, and community services. She holds a BSc in Psychology, a BA in Anthropology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, and is a Board-Approved Supervisor.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001911815
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday and Thursday, after 5pm
Counsellor and Social Worker
Jimmy is an ACA-registered counsellor and social worker with more than 10 years’ frontline experience in disability, aged care, trauma, and community mental health. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is completing a Master of Counselling.
Registration: ACA Level 2 Member, Membership No. 22399
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Weekdays
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lidija is an NDIS behaviour support practitioner with a Diploma of Counselling, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and advanced training in NLP and hypnotherapy. She has strong experience in disability and community services, blending behaviour support with counselling and mindset coaching.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ana supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and mood concerns, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, workplace stress and emotional regulation challenges. Her approach is evidence-based, practical, culturally responsive and collaborative.
AHPRA Number: PSY0004010699
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday and Tuesday
Areas we support across Melbourne
Therapy Near Me offers telehealth psychology services Australia-wide, including across Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. In-person appointments in Melbourne are available subject to practitioner availability. Contact our intake team to confirm. We support clients in and around:
- Melbourne CBD and Southbank
- Inner North: Carlton, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Northcote, Brunswick
- Inner South: South Yarra, Prahran, St Kilda, Port Melbourne, Albert Park
- Inner East: Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Canterbury
- North Melbourne: Coburg, Preston, Bundoora, Reservoir
- Eastern Suburbs: Box Hill, Doncaster, Ringwood, Knox, Dandenong
- South East: Frankston, Cranbourne, Pakenham
- Bayside: Brighton, Sandringham, Cheltenham, Mentone
- West Melbourne: Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing
- Mornington Peninsula and Dandenong Ranges – via telehealth; in-person subject to practitioner availability
- Regional Victoria – via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Victoria or beyond can access Therapy Near Me psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a psychologist in Melbourne?
Book online or call 1800 632 763. Our intake team will review your needs and location preferences and recommend an available Therapy Near Me psychologist suited to your situation. No GP referral is required to make a booking.
Do you offer telehealth appointments for Melbourne clients?
Can I access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions?
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist?
How much does a psychology session cost?
Do you support NDIS participants?
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for our services where the support is reasonable and necessary, related to their disability support needs, and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me can support self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our intake team can help clarify whether our services are appropriate for the participant’s plan, goals, and funding category. Not every service is automatically funded.
What mental health presentations do you support?
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
How soon can I book an appointment?
Which public mental-health service covers central Melbourne?
The City of Melbourne is within the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health catchment. RMH provides specialist hospital, community and residential mental-health services. People seeking specialist advice can contact RMH Mental Health Triage on 1300 874 243. Access to individual services depends on clinical need, risk, age, residence and eligibility. In an immediate emergency, call 000.
Can telehealth make accessing psychology easier for Melbourne CBD residents?
Telehealth may reduce cross-city travel, parking and time away from employment or university. It may also broaden the choice of practitioners beyond those with consulting rooms in the CBD. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or clinical situation, and residents should consider privacy, technology, assessment requirements, personal preference and clinical risk.
Do all the statistics on this page apply directly to the Melbourne suburb?
No. The population, age, language, housing and 6.5% long-term mental-health-condition figures come from the ABS Melbourne Suburb and Locality geography. Findings about primary-care pressure, emergency presentations and culturally appropriate care apply to the wider City of Melbourne. The $65 out-of-pocket figure applies to Melbourne City SA3 in 2021–22 and is not a current CBD psychology fee.
Therapy Near Me Melbourne
Book an appointment with an experienced, AHPRA-registered Therapy Near Me psychologist in Melbourne for personalised mental health care. We provide evidence-based therapy sessions across the Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs, offering a supportive environment through both secure telehealth and face-to-face clinic visits.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- 101 Collins Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia
Contact the intake team to ask about current appointment availability.
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