How to Refer
It’s easy to refer to our clinic
Who can refer?
Referrals can be made by the individual, General Practitioner (GP), Psychiatrist, other healthcare professionals, NDIS Support Coordinators, or Case Managers.
At the Centre for Clinical Psychology we welcome a range of referrals including Medicare, Private Health, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) & many other third parties.
We have a team of clinical psychologists who are available Monday to Saturday. We are located in the heart of Melbourne’s Lygon Street, Carlton, and are accessible by car, bike and public transport.
We can assist Melbourne residents struggling with trauma, anxiety & depression, and new parents. We also offer telehealth services to people who live further afield.
We work with adults aged 18 years and over.
Administration Team – Contact Hours:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5 pm
Saturday 9am – 1 pm
For General Practitioners – Mental Health Care Plans
The Australian Government has several provisions for Medicare-subsidised psychological services. Below are the care plans that we accept at the Centre for Clinical Psychology:
Mental Health Treatment Plans – eligible patients can receive Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychological treatment services in a calendar year.
Chronic Disease Management Plan – eligible patients can receive Medicare rebates for up to 5 individual psychological treatment services in a calendar year. The individual will need a GP Management Plan in place.
Why should you refer to us?
Trauma Training:
We are an accredited training provider of Cognitive Processing
Therapy and have trained over 860 mental health practitioners from around Australia. Our team of psychologists are all trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, proven to be effective in treating trauma.
Our trauma clinicians are highly trained and work with those experiencing trauma (PTSD & CPTSD) and ongoing harm from life-changing events.
Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal and more…
Our perinatal psychologists are skilled at helping women through pregnancy and beyond. We also help clients with an array of other mental health concerns, particularly anxiety and depression.
Psychometrics and Evidence-Based Practice
- We routinely use reliable and valid screening tests to support diagnosis and treatment.
- We use evidence-based treatment approaches shown to be effective by decades of research.
- Our staff are all provided with regular supervision and support.
Telehealth Available
We provide both online and in-person psychology sessions to ensure accessibility.
How can I self refer?
You can self-refer via our website by filling out the following online form: https://ccp.net.au/new-enquiries/ and our friendly administration team will be in touch with you within 24 hours via your preferred mode of communication.
Please note that appointments are not booked until we respond to your enquiry.
Or, you can call on 03 9077 0122 and we can help you find an appointment with the right psychologist for you.
