Vitalise Psychology
No wait list. Open 6 days, including evenings.
New Clients Welcome. No Wait List!
Weekend, After Hours, & Telehealth Appointments Available
Vitalise Psychology are a team of qualified Psychologists with experience in a range of therapeutic approaches and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, couples counselling and more. Book an appointment at our centrally-located Richmond clinic.
Welcome To Vitalise Psychology – Richmond, Melbourne
Find a Psychologist Near Me
Finding a good psychologist near me can be difficult. We are a Richmond-based practice that offers counselling for people with various issues and concerns. Our psychologists are experienced, caring and passionate about what they do. Through counselling, our psychologists can facilitate recovery, personal growth and development, enabling our clients to live happier and healthier lives.
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How We Can Help You
Depression
The good news is depression a very treatable condition, even for those with severe or clinical depression. People are often reluctant to reach out for help, but it is important to seek treatment for depression sooner rather than later, as untreated depression can become chronic or recurrent. Contact us today to make an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.
Anxiety
Anxiety is very common, and like depression, responds well to therapy. There are a number of effective treatments available for anxiety disorders that psychologists can draw on. Psychoeducation about anxiety is also an important step – talking about your experience and symptoms of anxiety, and dispelling the fears and myths that are commonly held about anxiety, will assist in moving forward with recovery.
Stress
The experience of stress is highly individualised – everybody has a different ability to cope with stress, and what might be highly stressful for one person may not be stressful for another. Accordingly, people manage and deal with their stress in different ways. If stress in your life is feeling overwhelming, counselling can help you develop effective and healthy strategies for managing stress.
ADHD
In Australia, it is estimated that there are about 815,000 people living with ADHD. Unfortunately, ADHD in adulthood is poorly recognised, undiagnosed and undertreated. Common symptoms include distractibility, impulsivity, procrastination, difficulty starting/finishing tasks, and poor organisation. We offer evidenced based psychological treatment to assist with managing the symptoms of ADHD, such as cognitive behaviour therapy.
Eating Disorders
Many people with eating disorders do not seek treatment. This can be due to a number of factors, such as the individual not perceiving that they have a problem, fear of weight gain that may be encouraged in treatment, shame and fear of the stigma attached to eating disorders, and/or the belief that they can not be helped. However, treatment for eating disorders is essential – and the sooner, the better. The earlier a weight issue or eating disorder is identified, the faster the road to recovery.
Couples Counselling
All relationships face difficulties, and many of these issues can be resolved between the couple. However when problems become entrenched, it is important to seek professional help. Relationship counselling provides you with the tools needed to assist in increasing communication and understanding, raising and resolving differences, and strengthening the relationship and building resilience.
Anger Management
Anger that is expressed in unhealthy ways can cause numerous issues in our lives. Counselling for anger is not aimed at suppressing your anger; rather, treatment aims to teach you methods to respond to, and express feelings of anger in a healthy way. Treatment often focuses on learning the triggers and early warning signs of anger, and effective techniques to self-sooth and manage a potential problematic situation before it gets out of control.
Positive Psychology
Our Psychologists utilise Positive Psychology approaches, in addition to other established treatment methods, to assist clients in optimising their wellbeing and experience of life. Positive Psychology is a relatively new area of psychology focusing on the scientific study of wellbeing and happiness. We are unique to most other services in offering evidence-based Positive Psychology interventions to help clients live rich and meaningful lives.
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Why Choose Us?
Here at Vitalise, we cater to the needs of all individuals, regardless of whether they are highly distressed, or alternatively, lacking a sense of fulfilment or wellbeing in their lives. Where other services may focus exclusively on treating symptoms, we differ in that we offer services beyond symptom relief.
Taking clients beyond symptom relief is essential in protecting them against future episodes of psychological distress. In doing so, we are committed to giving clients the tools necessary for them to realise their well-being potential. We make a point of exploring beyond “what is wrong” to also incorporate “what is going right for this person, and how can their strengths be further utilised”.
Quick Appointments
Generally, we can offer you an appointment within a week of you making contact.
Extended Opening Hours
We offer after hours appointments, and weekend appointments.
Great Location
We are conveniently located in Richmond, which is close to Melbourne CBD, has free parking in surrounding streets, and has public transport within walking distance.
Minimal Out-of-Pocket Expense
All psychologists at Vitalise are registered with Medicare & various Private Health Insurance companies, meaning you may be eligible for a substantial rebate.
Personalised Approach
Our psychologists have the ability to meet the different needs of clients in a tailored and personalisd way, and if for some reason we are unable to assist you, we will help find somebody who can. We truly care about our clients and meeting their individual needs.
Highest Quality of Care
All of our psychologists are required to meet consistently high quality standards, which involves regular participation in ongoing training and professional development, as well as other quality assurance measures. What this means is that as a client, you can rest assured that you will receive high quality, evidence based treatment and care.
Private and Confidential Service
Everything discussed in counselling remains private and confidential – between you and your psychologist.
New Clients Welcome. No Wait List!
Weekend, After Hours, & Telehealth Appointments Available
Vitalise Psychology are a team of qualified Psychologists with experience in a range of therapeutic approaches and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, couples counselling and more. Book an appointment at our centrally-located Richmond clinic.
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Meet the Team
All of our psychologists have post-graduate degrees at either a Masters or Doctorate level, and are therefore highly trained and capable clinicians. Our psychologists also have a variety of professional interests, which means we have the ability to address a range of client issues and concerns. In this way, we are able to match clients with a psychologist that will best meet their needs.
Rachel Paige
Psychologist
Rachel is a client-centred psychologist who is passionate about mental health. Rachel strives to build rapport and trust with clients through creating a safe and non-judgemental environment. Rachel focuses on a holistic approach in her practice while working with adults and adolescents.
Paul Galbraith
Psychologist
Paul is a warm, compassionate, and skilled psychologist, with more than 12 years’ experience in the field. Paul is experienced in working with both adolescents and adults. Paul employs solution-focussed approaches to walk with his clients towards their desired outcomes for therapy, and strongly values building a warm and caring relationship with each of his clients.
Matthew Nissenbaum
Psychologist
Matthew takes an integrated approach to his counselling, meaning each client’s experience of working with him is unique and tailored to their specific needs and situation. He places a high priority on creating a caring non-judgemental therapeutic space and values professionalism and honesty in his work with clients.
Camille Folley
Psychologist
Camille has over 20 years experience in helping clients through many life challenges. She is passionate about working with clients who are committed to developing a deeper connection to themselves and their emotions, thus creating lasting change. Camille provides both medium term and longer-term insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Dr Geraldine Cain
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Geraldine Cain is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing assessment and treatment for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep difficulties, self-esteem and life transitions.
Andrew Legg
Clinical Psychologist
Andrew is a passionate client-centred therapist who works in an evidence-based psychological framework, incorporating a range of different approaches and tailored to your individual needs. Part and parcel of Andrew’s work is treating all individuals with professionalism, respect, and compassion.
Dr Jo Fraser
Clinical Psychologist
Jo has experience working with clients of all ages in a private practice setting, as well as in public and community health settings. Jo works with clients with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem and identity issues, eating disorders and body image concerns, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, trauma, and childhood abuse.
Dr Luke Henderson
Clinical Psychologist
Luke is a person-centred therapist, and ensures that he regularly check in with clients to ensure they are focused on what the client perceives to be the most important issues in their life. Luke has a keen interest in positive psychology, which explores the science of happiness and wellbeing, and through counselling, he assists clients in realising their wellbeing potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect in my first session?
Firstly, your psychologist will provide you with a consent form which will outline the professional conditions they abide by as set out by the Australian Psychological Society, including your rights of confidentiality. The first question your psychologist will tend to ask you is “What brings you here today?” You will then have the opportunity to tell them why you have come, what you would like to work on and to ask any questions. Together, you will discuss any history that is relevant to the situation and come up with a plan, including a discussion about what changes you might expect to see, and how often you should attend. You may then discuss the first steps and strategies you can take to start making a positive emotional change in your life. It should be noted that psychologists may work in different ways, so the above may vary depending on who you see and how they work. One thing you can be guaranteed of is that your psychologist will provide a safe, non-judgmental and caring environment.
How many sessions will I need?
The counselling process is different for every individual, and consequently the number of sessions you need will depend upon your own unique circumstances. Some people see changes in a small number of sessions, while others may take longer. Some clients also prefer to work on their emotional development on a longer term basis, which is perfectly fine.
There is no limit to the number of sessions you may choose to have with your psychologist. However, the maximum number of sessions covered by Medicare in one calendar year is 10. For some issues, you might not need to attend this many sessions, but for others you might find it helpful to continue past 10 sessions. If you do see a psychologist through the Medicare Better Access initiative, your psychologist will remain in contact with your GP to discuss your treatment and progress (with your permission), and most mental health treatment plans involve a review with your GP after 6 sessions. Through the Medicare Better Access initiative you are also eligible for 10 rebated group sessions per calendar year in addition to your individual sessions.
What Are Your Fees?
Vitalise is committed to supplying affordable psychological care to its clients. Our fees vary depending on which psychologist you see, and whether you have a GP referral or private health insurance. Please contact us to establish what your fee will be.
Eligible Medicare Rebates are processed on the same day with the funds transferred directly into your bank account.
What if I have private health cover?
Some private health insurance policies cover psychological therapies. For any single session, you can only claim a rebate through Medicare or private health, not both. Vitalise can provide you with a receipt following the session for you to lodge with your private health provider.
Do you accept TAC or WorkSafe clients?
Yes, all of our psychologists are able to provide services for TAC and Worksafe clients.
Do you accept NDIS clients?
Yes, all of our psychologists can see NDIS clients, provided they are Plan Managed or Self-Managed.
Do You See Mental Health Care Plan & EPC/CDM Clients?
Yes, we see both Mental Health Care Plan and EPC clients. In fact majority of the clients we see decide to get a GP referral and mental health care plan so that they can access a Medicare rebate for their session.
New Clients Welcome. No Wait List!
Weekend, After Hours, & Telehealth Appointments Available
Vitalise Psychology are a team of qualified Psychologists with experience in a range of therapeutic modalities and presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, couples counselling and more. Book an appointment at our centrally-located Richmond clinic.
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