Appointment Availability.

We’ve recently added several new clinicians which means we have current availability. For new referrals, we anticipate short wait times until the middle of 2024.

Jesse has reduced his consulting hours and stopped taking new referrals. However, he will be supervising each clinician.

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.

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

Medicare rebates available for clients with Mental Health Care Plans.

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.