ABOUT US
A modern psychology practice built for the way people actually live.
Welcoming, evidence-informed, and accessible. Located in St Kilda, in person and via telehealth across Australia.
WHO WE ARE
A clinic built around people, not processes.
Contemporary Psychology is a welcoming space in St Kilda dedicated to making psychological healthcare accessible, supportive, and effective. Our team of AHPRA-registered psychologists combine postgraduate training with ongoing professional development to deliver evidence-informed care.
The clinic was founded by Claudia Hounslow, a psychologist with over 18 years of clinical experience and a lifelong commitment to delivering mental health education through a neuropsychological lens. Her vision was to build a practice where clients could access genuinely skilled, personalised support without unnecessary barriers. That vision shapes everything we do today.
We work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and professionals across a broad range of presentations. From anxiety and depression to ADHD and ASD assessment, trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and executive coaching, our team has the depth and specialisation to meet clients where they are.
Appointments are typically available within one to two weeks. No GP referral is required to book. Every new client is matched with a psychologist whose experience, style, and availability aligns with their situation.
"Mental health should be at the forefront of global healthcare. We are doing our part in Melbourne."Claudia Hounslow, Director
OUR APPROACH
Psychology that treats the whole person.
Not just the presenting problem.
Mental health is shaped by neuroscience, lived experience, relationships, and context. Our clinicians are trained to hold all of it, not just the symptom in front of them.
We draw on the latest evidence across neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioural, and integrative frameworks to build a treatment approach that is yours. That means understanding how your brain works, what your history tells us, and what you are actually trying to build in your life.
Across our team, our clinicians are trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, and the Gottman Method for couples work. Treatment is adapted to the individual, not applied from a fixed protocol.
Claudia Hounslow founded the practice on a neuropsychological framework, using the latest insights into neuroplasticity to help clients understand how experience shapes the brain and how lasting behavioural change is genuinely possible. That foundation continues to inform the way our whole team approaches assessment, formulation, and intervention.
Three of our psychologists have specialist training and research backgrounds in neurodivergent presentations, including ADHD and autism. Our approach to assessment and support is explicitly neuroaffirming: we focus on understanding the individual, not fitting them into a narrow diagnostic category.
What does not change across the team is the commitment: every client leaves better equipped to understand themselves and navigate what comes next.
WHAT WE HELP WITH
Services and areas of expertise.
Our psychologists work across a broad range of presentations and service types. If you are unsure whether we can help, contact our team and we will point you in the right direction.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, sleep, and more. Available in person and via telehealth.
Couples Counselling
Gottman Method couples therapy delivered by a Level 2 trained psychologist. Supporting communication, trust rebuilding, attachment concerns, and relationship foundations.
ADHD Assessments
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments for ADHD in adolescents and adults. Delivered by AHPRA-registered psychologists with specialist training in neurodevelopmental presentations.
ASD Assessments
Autism assessments using validated psychometric instruments and structured clinical interviews. Our neuroaffirming approach supports understanding and acceptance alongside diagnosis.
Cognitive Assessments
Psychoeducational reports for students, adults, and professionals seeking clarity on cognitive strengths, learning profiles, and support needs in educational or workplace settings.
Executive Coaching
Psychology-informed coaching for business leaders, high performers, and professionals. Drawing on neuropsychology, personality profiling, and organisational behaviour.
TAC and WorkCover
Several of our psychologists are registered to provide psychological treatment under TAC and WorkCover claims. Contact our team to confirm availability and eligibility.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating complex trauma, PTSD, and difficult life experiences. Delivered with care for pacing, safety, and individual readiness.
OUR CLINICIANS
Experienced, qualified, and postgraduate trained.
Every clinician at Contemporary Psychology holds a postgraduate degree in psychology from an accredited Australian university and is registered with AHPRA. Our team brings training from Monash University, RMIT University, and La Trobe University, and engages in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.
Claudia Hounslow
Director and Psychologist
Over 18 years of clinical experience. Master of Management. Specialist in neuropsychology, executive coaching, and women in leadership.
Rivkah Bendet
Psychologist
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Monash University. Specialist in ADHD and ASD assessments, neuroaffirming practice, and trauma.
Lucy Adlard
Psychologist
Gottman Method Level 2 trained. Specialist in couples therapy, emotional regulation, anxiety, mood disorders, and LGBTQIA+ affirming support.
Avi Winner
Psychologist
Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Monash University. Research background in ADHD. Specialist in neurodivergence, diagnostic assessments, and life transitions.
David Bokan
Psychologist
Master of Clinical Psychology, RMIT University. Clinical interests in neurodivergence, trauma-informed practice, men's mental health, and youth mental health.
Bridget Kosmas
Provisional Psychologist
Master of Professional Psychology, La Trobe University. Focus on anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotion regulation, and workplace difficulties.
VISITING US
Location, hours, and how to get started.
Our location
We are located at G06-G07/22 St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182, a short walk from the St Kilda Road tram corridor and with parking available nearby.
Telehealth appointments are available to clients across all of Australia, with no requirement to attend in person.
Opening hours
Call us on 03 9081 4270 or email reception@contemporarypsychology.com.au
Fees and funding
No GP referral is required to book an appointment.
Medicare rebates are available when one partner or the individual holds a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from their GP.
TAC and WorkCover funding is accepted by eligible clinicians. Please contact our team to confirm.
We do not offer bulk billing. A gap payment applies to all sessions.
OUR VALUES
What guides everything we do.
Accessibility
We believe psychological healthcare should be reachable. No GP referral required. Appointments available now. Telehealth available across Australia.
Evidence
Our clinicians draw on the latest research across neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioural, and integrative frameworks. We update our practice as the evidence evolves.
Collaboration
Effective therapy is a partnership. We work with you to understand your experience and build approaches that fit your life, not generic protocols.
Lifelong learning
All clinicians at Contemporary Psychology engage in ongoing professional development, supervision, and peer consultation. We are committed to remaining current.
Meet the team behind the practice.
Our clinicians are AHPRA-registered psychologists with deep experience across a wide range of presentations.