Psychologist in Healesville & the Yarra Valley
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don't need to wait until things become unmanageable to seek support.
At Yarra Valley Women's Health, our psychology service provides a supportive and confidential space to explore what you're experiencing, better understand your thoughts and emotions, and develop strategies to support your mental health and wellbeing.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, significant life changes, relationships, pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or simply feeling like things aren't quite right, psychological support can provide an opportunity to feel heard, gain greater understanding and work towards the things that matter to you.
How Can a Psychologist Help?
People seek psychological support for many different reasons. You don't need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what's going on before making an appointment.
Psychology appointments may support people experiencing:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Stress and feeling overwhelmed
Depression or low mood
Life transitions and significant change
Relationship difficulties
Grief and loss
Self-esteem and confidence concerns
Pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns
Parenting challenges
Work-related stress
Burnout
Difficulties with emotional regulation
Changes in identity or sense of self
Sometimes, you may simply know that you're not feeling like yourself. That's also a valid reason to seek support.
What Happens at a Psychology Appointment?
Your first psychology appointment is an opportunity to talk about what's been happening, what has brought you to therapy and what you would like support with.
Your psychologist will take the time to understand your individual circumstances and work collaboratively with you to identify your goals for therapy.
Ongoing appointments are tailored to your individual needs and may involve exploring thoughts, emotions and behaviours, developing practical strategies and building greater understanding of the factors influencing your mental health and wellbeing.
There is no expectation that you need to know exactly what to talk about or have everything figured out before your first appointment.
You can book an appointment with a psychologist without a referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan.
If you have an eligible Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you may be able to access Medicare rebates for psychology appointments. Speak with your GP about whether a plan may be appropriate for you.
Do I Need a Mental Health Care Plan?
Why Patients Choose Yarra Valley Women's Health
At Yarra Valley Women's Health, we believe healthcare should consider the whole person. Our multidisciplinary team provides a collaborative environment where your physical and mental health can be supported together when appropriate.
Our psychology service offers:
Personalised care – Support tailored to your individual experiences, needs and goals.
A multidisciplinary approach – Access to psychology alongside osteopathy, pelvic health, dietetics and lactation support within the one clinic.
Women's health understanding – A healthcare environment that understands the many physical, emotional and social factors that can influence women's health throughout different stages of life.
Collaborative care – With your consent, our practitioners can communicate and work together where this may support your overall care.
Local care – Access to psychology and multidisciplinary healthcare closer to home in Healesville and the Yarra Valley.
