The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic
Providing low-cost, high quality psychological services
Welcome
The Clinical Psychology service for adults, the Clinical Psychology service for children and families, the Clinical Neuropsychology services for adults and the Educational and Developmental Psychology services are now accepting new referrals for both face-to-face and telehealth appointments. If you would like to use these services please submit an enquiry form to organise an appointment.
Please also note that the Dyscalculia service is now booking face to face appointments. Please use the enquiry form located in the Maths Learning and Dyscalculia Service section of this website to organise an appointment.
Please note that the clinic phone is currently unattended. If you have an enquiry regarding any of the services at the clinic please use the enquiry form to contact us. Please note that there may be a delay in getting back to you.
COVID precautions taken at the clinic by clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology services
Please note that you will need to wear a face mask while attending the clinic. All clinicians on-site who provide care will also be wearing face masks. Face-to-face appointments will be offered to individuals who have been vaccinated. All unvaccinated individuals will be offered telehealth appointments only. We hope you stay safe and healthy.
Please note that we do not provide a crisis emergency service. If you are in an emergency situation please call 000. If you wish to speak to someone immediately who can help please call Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (www.lifeline.org.au).
Below is some information about how to manage feelings of anxiety and distress associated with COVID-19 and other resources on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during this time. Additionally, there is updated information on COVID-19 from the University of Melbourne and the Department of Health.
The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic provides a range of psychology services to adults and children and families. This includes clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, educational psychology services, and a maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia service.
The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic is a training clinic for Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Master of Educational Psychology students. As such postgraduate psychology trainees are under the direct supervision of senior clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational psychology staff.
The clinic also undertakes research that clients can choose to take part in.
Please note that we do not provide a crisis emergency service. If you are in an emergency situation please call 000. If you wish to speak to someone immediately who can help please call Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (www.lifeline.org.au).
Our services
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Clinical Psychology
We provide high-quality evidence based psychological assessment and therapy to adult members of the community, including University of Melbourne staff and students.
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Clinical Psychology Services for Children and Families
We offer evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for children aged between 3 and 11 years (inclusive), and their parents/caregivers.
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Clinical Neuropsychology
We offer examinations and interventions for adults with cognitive and behavioural difficulties or concerns.
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Educational & Developmental Psychology
We provide educational & developmental psychology services to identify and assist people with psychological issues including learning difficulties.
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Group Programs
We run a Mindfulness group program that involves the teaching and practicing of mindfulness skills in a group format.
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Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia Service
We offer assessments for children with maths learning difficulties and dyscalculia (a more severe form of math difficulty).
Clinical Psychology
| Psychological Assessment and Therapy services | Fee |
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| Students/Concession Card Holders | $25 per session |
| Others | $40 per session |
Clinical Psychology Services for Children and Families
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
Standard Initial Assessment Typically includes:
| $250 (Standard Fee) $200 for Concession and Health Care Card Holders |
Extended Initial Assessment Typically includes:
| $650 (Standard Fee) $600 for Concession and Health Care Card Holders |
Standard therapy appointment (50 minutes) | $40 per appointment (Standard Fee) $25 per appointment for Concession and Health Care Card Holders |
Clinical Neuropsychology
| Service | Fee | HC Fee |
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| Standard neuropsychological consultation, including assessment, report to GP or specialist, feedback to client | $450 | $400 |
| Complex neuropsychological consultation, including assessment, report to GP or specialist, other letters of support as required, feedback to client | $650 | $600 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder consultation, including assessment, report to GP or specialist, feedback to client | $800 | $750 |
| Additional letters of support, including any additional assessment required (where not included in cost of initial consultation) | $200 | $150 |
| Hourly neuropsychology consultation rate | $60 | $50 |
HC = Healthcare Card Concession holder
Educational & Developmental Psychology
| Service | Fee | HC Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Cognitive/Psychoeducational Assessment Typically includes parent interview, cognitive and achievement assessment sessions, plus one feedback session and report. | $650 | $600 |
| Comprehensive Developmental Assessment Typically includes parent interview, assessment sessions, plus one feedback session and report. | $800 | $750 |
| Single test of cognitive ability Typically includes parent interview, one assessment session, plus one feedback session and report. | $400 | $350 |
| Single test of achievement Typically includes parent interview, one assessment session, plus one feedback session and report. | $400 | $350 |
| Individual consultation (50 minutes per session) Counselling or intervention. | $50 | $40 |
| Short-term intervention programs (4-6 sessions; 50 minutes per session) Short-term intervention for social skills, anxiety or emotional concerns. | $50 (per session) | $40 (per session) |
| Kindergarten/school visit (50 minutes) Observation in educational setting, or attendance at meeting (in person or phone/virtual). *Travel fee may be applicable outside of 10km radius. | $50 | $40 |
HC = Healthcare Card Concession holder
*Includes parent interview, assessment sessions, plus one feedback appointment and written report
Please contact us for more information regarding the administration of specific tests.
Group Programs
| Mindfulness Group program | Fee |
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| Student/Concession | $120 |
| Other | $160 |
Maths Learning Difficulties and Dyscalculia Service
| Service | Fee |
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| Assessment (which includes a report) | $407 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What services are not offered by the Clinic?
As a training clinic, we do not provide a crisis emergency service. If you require immediate attention or are in an emergency please contact 000.
We do not provide services for the following issues:
- Walk-in, crisis, or emergency services
- Medico/legal, worker’s compensation, family court, or other legal matters
- Criminal-related behaviours or concerns
- High risk of suicidality or self-harm
- High risk of violence to self or others
- Current psychotic behaviours
- Students undertaking postgraduate psychology studies at the University of Melbourne
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Can I receive a Medicare rebate for services provided at the Clinic?
Since services are provided by provisional psychologist we cannot offer Medicare rebates. However, our services are offered at affordable rates.
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How can I be assured of the quality of care?
To ensure quality of care all clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology and educational psychology services are provided by provisional psychologists under the direct supervision of experienced senior psychologists. All provisional psychologists engage in evidence-based and evidence-informed practices.
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Will my information be used for any other purposes?
Research is an important component to the clinic which is embedded in the way of operating. You will be asked if you would like to participate in research when you come in. Whether you choose to participate in research or not will not affect the quality or level of care you receive from the clinic.
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Do I need to live in Melbourne to be eligible for services?
To be eligible to use our clinical psychology telehealth and face to face services you need to reside in Metro Melbourne and Shepparton in regional Victoria. We cannot provide this service to you if you live interstate or overseas.
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Do you offer internships?
We only offer training placements to students studying the Master of Clinical Psychology at Melbourne university.
Dr Litza Kiropoulos, Clinic Director
Dr Kiropoulos is the Director of the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic. In addition to her academic position she has worked as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in various acute, subacute and outpatient public mental health settings for over 20 years. Her research and clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders.
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Professor Lisa Phillips
Associate Head of School
Director, Professional Programs
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Professor Kim Felmingham
Chair of Clinical Psychology
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Associate Professor Christina Bryant
Convenor, Master of Clinical Psychology Program
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Dr David Spektor
Clinical Psychology External Placement Co-ordinator
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Dr Angie Jackman
Senior Lecturer, Clinical Neuropsychology Placement Coordinator
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Associate Professor Vicki McKenzie
Supervisor
Educational Psychology
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Dr Judi Humberstone
Dyscalculia Assessments
Contact the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic
Enquiry Form
Fax
Address
The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic
Level 2, 138-146 Cardigan Street,
Carlton
Victoria Australia 3053