Discovery Psychology
98 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC 3013
- Clinic
About Discovery Psychology
Discovery Psychology is an Educational and Developmental Psychology practice in Melbourne's inner west led by Susha Vance, who has 15 years of experience working with young people and families. The practice is accepting of all differences and individuals, and believes in neurodiversity affirming, gender affirming and trauma informed care and support, with emphasis on building strong therapeutic relationships to understand the whole person.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Discovery Psychology lists
- Autism Assessments
- Comprehensive autism assessments for ages 8+ using tools such as MIGDAS-2, including detailed report and feedback session.
- Cognitive Assessments
- Cognitive assessments using standardised tools (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, UNIT-2) with comprehensive report and feedback.
- Educational/Academic Achievement Assessments
- Educational assessments using tools such as WIAT-III to evaluate academic achievement and learning difficulties.
- Specific Learning Disorder Assessments
- Assessments for dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and other specific learning disorders with comprehensive report and feedback.
- ADHD Assessments
- Comprehensive ADHD assessments including detailed report and feedback session.
- Behavioural Assessments
- Behavioural assessments using tools such as BASC-3 with comprehensive report and feedback.
- Adaptive Behaviour Assessments
- Adaptive behaviour assessments using Vineland-3 with comprehensive report and feedback.
- Giftedness Assessments
- Assessments to identify giftedness in young people with comprehensive report and feedback.
- School Readiness Assessments
- Assessments to evaluate school readiness for young children.
- Counselling
- One-on-one counselling support for children aged 10+, adolescents and young adults, available face-to-face in Yarraville or via telehealth.
- Supervision
- Board-approved supervision for provisional psychologists and early career psychologists, available face-to-face or via telehealth.
- School Consultation
- Student workshops, staff professional learning, and cognitive/educational assessments delivered at schools.
Get to know Discovery Psychology
From Discovery Psychology's website.
Our approach
Discovery Psychology uses a neurodiversity affirming, gender affirming and trauma informed approach to supporting young people. The psychologist believes strongly in building a strong therapeutic relationship and connecting with each young person to understand them as a whole person, rather than just their presenting concerns. Sessions focus on helping young people and their families understand themselves better and how their brain works. The practice accepts all differences and individuals, creating a supportive environment where young people can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe space.
Meet the team
Susha Vance is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with young people and families in schools and private practice in Melbourne. Susha is also a Board Approved Supervisor, offering supervision to provisional and early career psychologists. The practice operates from one location with Susha as the primary clinician delivering assessments and support services.
Locations & areas served
Yarraville
98 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC 3013
Get directions to Yarraville (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
- Wed–Thu
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Closed
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