Psychological Counselling in Melbourne
Evidence-based individual therapy with AHPRA-registered psychologists. No GP referral required. In person in St Kilda and via telehealth across Australia.
WHY PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING
Support for life's challenges, big and small.
As we journey through life, we all encounter challenges that can feel overwhelming. Whether it is stress, relationship difficulties, anxiety, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right, these experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Psychological counselling offers a space to understand these experiences, process them, and build the skills to move forward.
Just as we visit a doctor to care for our physical health, our psychological wellbeing deserves the same attention. A psychologist guides you through life's complexities, helping you understand yourself more deeply and develop the capacity to meet challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. Many people come to therapy because they want to understand a persistent pattern, work through a difficult period, or simply build a more fulfilling life. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It is a considered decision to invest in yourself.
HOW A PSYCHOLOGIST CAN HELP
Emotional support
A confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you are experiencing, at your own pace and without pressure.
Understanding yourself better
Gain insight into the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that shape how you think, feel, and behave in the world.
Developing coping strategies
Build a practical toolkit of evidence-based skills you can rely on long after our sessions have ended.
Improving relationships
Understand how your relational patterns show up and develop the communication and boundary-setting skills to change them.
Long-term wellbeing
Shift from managing symptoms to building genuine resilience, self-awareness, and a life aligned with your values.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
What we help with.
Our psychologists work with individuals across a broad range of presentations. This is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure whether we can help, please contact us.
THE JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS
Addressing the whole person, not just the symptoms.
True psychological wellbeing is not simply the absence of symptoms. It is a state of wholeness, where mind, body, and experience are in meaningful alignment. Our approach recognises the profound interconnectedness of these dimensions and treats you as a whole person, not a collection of problems to be managed.
Too often, people seek help only after reaching a breaking point. But prevention matters as much as intervention. Our goal is to help you understand the deeper patterns driving your distress so that healing is lasting, not just superficial.
We believe that with the right support, guidance, and tools, every person has the capacity to grow, heal, and live a life that genuinely reflects their values. Ready to explore what that could look like for you? Get in touch.
Mind and body are connected
Stress does not simply live in the mind. It manifests physically, in tension, fatigue, sleep disruption, and more. Physical health in turn shapes mood and cognition. Effective psychological care holds the full picture.
Root causes, not just relief
Symptom relief is a starting point, not the destination. We work to understand what is driving your distress so the changes you make are durable, not dependent on ongoing crisis management.
Growth alongside healing
Therapy is not only for those in pain. Many people come to us because they want to grow, know themselves better, and build a life that feels more intentional. Both paths are valid and both are welcome.
A collaborative process
You are not a passive recipient of treatment. Your psychologist works with you as a partner, informed by your goals, history, and what has worked or not worked in the past.
THE CONTEMPORARY APPROACH
What makes us different.
Not all psychological care is the same. At Contemporary Psychology, we bring together an integrative and innovative approach informed by the latest evidence across neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioural science, and positive psychology.
Our psychologists in St Kilda hold postgraduate registration with AHPRA and engage in continuous professional development and peer supervision. You will always see a qualified, experienced clinician.
Whether you are looking for short-term, goal-focused support or deeper, longer-term therapeutic work, we will work with you to shape a path that genuinely fits your needs. Explore our team of psychologists to find the right fit.
Integrative and evidence-informed
Our approach respects the interconnectivity of multiple factors in mental health. We draw on neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognitive-behavioural science, and positive psychology to understand your experience as a whole.
A guided path, co-created with you
We offer both short-term counselling and in-depth psychotherapy. You are engaged and informed throughout the assessment and treatment process, not a passive recipient of a generic protocol.
AHPRA-registered psychologists
All practitioners at Contemporary Psychology are AHPRA-registered and committed to continuous learning, supervision, and the highest ethical standards. No unlicensed counsellors or coaches.
Modern, welcoming environment
Our St Kilda clinic is a modern, comfortable space designed with your privacy in mind. Telehealth is available for clients across Australia.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Evidence-based frameworks, not rigid protocols.
Our psychologists are trained across multiple modalities and select the approach best supported by evidence for your specific presentation.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The most extensively researched psychological therapy. CBT identifies how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and builds practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A values-based approach focused on psychological flexibility, relating differently to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than simply eliminating them.
Schema Therapy
Effective for longstanding patterns and personality-level difficulties. Identifies early maladaptive schemas formed in childhood and works to heal them at the relational level.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Explores how early experiences, unconscious processes, and relational patterns shape present difficulties. Often used for complex presentations and identity concerns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Builds skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Particularly effective for emotional dysregulation.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN JOURNEY
Active healing, not passive waiting.
Therapy is not something that happens to you. At Contemporary Psychology, you play an active role in your own growth. Your psychologist guides, supports, and challenges where appropriate, but the insight and change that emerges is genuinely yours.
The practical strategies you develop in sessions are designed to be used in real life, not just discussed in a room. Over time, these build into a personal toolkit of self-awareness and coping skills that remain with you long after therapy ends.
Many of our clients describe therapy not as a place to vent, but as one of the most clarifying, empowering experiences of their lives. If you are ready to take that first step, we are ready to walk alongside you.
A personal toolkit for life
The skills and insights you build in therapy become yours permanently. Our goal is for you to eventually not need us, equipped with the self-awareness and strategies to navigate whatever comes next.
Evidence-based and practical
Every technique we use has a research base. You will understand why a strategy works, not just be asked to follow instructions. This understanding is what makes change durable.
Paced to your needs
Some people benefit from a focused short-term approach. Others benefit from deeper, longer-term work. Your psychologist will discuss the right pace and structure with you, and review this as treatment progresses.
Support between sessions
Work does not stop when you leave the room. Your psychologist may suggest exercises, reflections, or reading between sessions to consolidate what you are working on. Growth happens in both directions.
FEES AND REBATES
Transparent pricing. Multiple funding options.
Session fees range from $165 to $300 depending on your clinician. Sessions with our provisional psychologist are $165. Registered psychologist sessions are $260–$300. We do not offer bulk billing.
You do not need a referral to book. If you hold a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, a Medicare rebate of $101.55 per session applies (up to 10 sessions per calendar year). We process the rebate on the spot.
Private health insurance extras may also provide a partial rebate depending on your policy. Contact your fund to confirm.
Ready to take the first step?
No referral required. Appointments typically available within the week. In person in St Kilda and via telehealth across Australia.
Please note: we do not offer bulk billing, prescriptions, or immediate crisis response. If you require urgent support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or attend your nearest emergency department.
Individual psychology and counselling available in St Kilda and surrounding suburbs including South Melbourne, Southbank, East Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park, Richmond, Cremorne, South Yarra, Hawksburn, Prahran, Windsor, Balaclava, Elwood, Ripponlea, Toorak, Armadale, Hawthorn, Kooyong, Glen Iris, Malvern, Malvern East, Caulfield North, Caulfield, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Brighton East, and Brighton.