Appointments

Appointment Availability.

Wait times can vary depending on whether the referral is for ongoing therapy, short-term intervention or psychological testing and assessment. Wait times are generally shorter for service from our provisional psychologists. If you are flexible with days/times, and happy to see the next available clinician you can expect a shorter wait time.

Strength Psychology can service self-managed & plan-managed NDIS

Medicare rebates available for clients with Mental Health Care Plans.

As a guide, the estimated wait times for our practitioners is below:

  • Jessica has limited availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Kylie has no availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Natasha has some availability for Telehealth only and is booking her next assessment slots for March 2025.

  • Ari has availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Shannon has no availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Cassie has availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Clare has no availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Susan has limited availability for Term 1 2025.

  • Caroline is booking assessments for March 2025.

  • Jesse is only taking new referrals that are seeking parent-only sessions.

Resources we recommend.

We appreciate it can be very difficult when you don't have a clear indication of when support will be available. In the interim, self-directed online Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy courses have been proven to be an effective way of improving mild to moderate mental health problems. Courses for adolescents and children include:

THIS WAY UP: https://thiswayup.org.au/programs/

The BRAVE Program: https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/

The VIC government currently has an initiative running in which families can access the evidence-based Triple P Program online for free for the next 12 months. The Child and Teen programs are aimed at developing resilient kids in the midst of challenging behaviours and anxiety at home.

https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/vic-uken/get-started/online-course-pre-teens-and-teens/

To better understand the level of distress for the person being referred, Beyond Blue offers a free interactive tool: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety-and-depression-checklist-k

For crisis support call LifeLine on 13 11 14, or Barwon Health Triage Crisis Support on 1300 094 187.

Book an appointment.

Head over to the Contact page to begin the referral process.