Effective Psychology
17 Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
- Clinic
About Effective Psychology
Effective Psychology is a team of clinical psychologists on the Mornington Peninsula providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. They believe that reaching out for help takes courage, and they aim to meet clients with warmth, clarity, and respect in a thoughtfully designed, calm clinical space in Mount Eliza.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Effective Psychology lists
- Depression Support
- Support for depression to rediscover hope, motivation, and emotional connection.
- Anxiety Therapy
- Learn to master anxiety, reduce overthinking, and feel more at ease in daily life.
- Relationship Counselling
- Navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and build more fulfilling relationships.
- Confidence Building
- Address self-doubt, grow confidence, and take purposeful steps toward your goals.
- Persistent Pain & Health Problems Support
- Cope with chronic pain or illness while staying emotionally resilient and empowered.
- OCD Support
- Evidence-based support for obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and intrusive worries.
- Substance Use Counselling
- Explore patterns of alcohol or substance use, and reconnect with what truly matters.
- Spirituality Counselling
- Reflect on spiritual concerns, meaning, or existential questions in a respectful space.
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Identify and overcome unhelpful beliefs and patterns of reacting, develop skills in rational thinking and thought disputation.
- Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Unlock the transformative potential of emotions by learning how to channel them into positive action.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Dive into the present moment and commit to what matters most.
- Stoic Philosophy & Coaching
- Draw strength, courage, and wisdom from adversity through a method of living based on courage, moderation, wisdom, and justice.
Get to know Effective Psychology
From Effective Psychology's website.
Our approach
At Effective Psychology, therapy draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and Schema Therapy. Sessions are designed to help you understand the roots of emotional distress and navigate life's challenges with clarity and insight. The clinic itself was thoughtfully designed to feel calm, warm, and welcoming rather than cold or clinical—many clients say they feel more at ease the moment they walk in. The aim is to provide a supportive, grounding space where you can slow down, talk openly about what's been happening, and work toward meaningful change alongside your psychologist.
Meet the team
The team consists of two Clinical Psychologists: Timothy Deitz (Master of Psychology (Clinical), PostGraduate Diploma of Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Bachelor of Arts from the University of Melbourne) and Robert Kacz (Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Melbourne and Victoria University). Timothy brings experience from St Vincent's Hospital, The Royal Children's Hospital, Epworth Rehabilitation, and the University of Melbourne, with particular expertise in anxiety, depression, confidence, workplace stress, and relationship concerns. Robert has completed a PhD in mindfulness and well-being and is passionate about supporting clients to lead more satisfying, meaningful lives, treating a wide range of difficulties while fostering resilience and psychological strength.
Locations & areas served
Mount Eliza
17 Ranelagh Dr, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Get directions to Mount Eliza (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon
- 9 AM to 6:30 PM
- Tue
- 2 to 7 PM
- Wed
- 2 to 5 PM
- Thu
- 9 AM to 6 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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