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Mind On Psychology

5/707 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

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About Mind On Psychology

Mind On Psychology provides counselling and assessment services for children and young people located in the inner north-west of Melbourne. They support children and young people to reach their personal and educational potential through evidence-based therapy.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Mind On Psychology lists

Counselling support
Evidence-based therapy to assist with managing anxiety, mood challenges, stress, transitions, emotion regulation, grief and loss, behaviour support, and navigating social and interpersonal relationships.
Support for parents of children with additional needs
Counselling and support services for parents of children with additional needs.
Assessment services
Cognitive, educational, learning and behaviour assessment provided by Melissa.
Professional Supervision
Professional supervision for psychologists and psychologist registrars completing their Educational and Developmental speciality.

Get to know Mind On Psychology

From Mind On Psychology's website.

  • Our approach

    Evidence-based therapy is provided to support children and young people with a range of needs, including anxiety, mood challenges, stress, transitions, emotion regulation, grief and loss, behaviour support, and social relationships. Sessions focus on helping young people reach their personal and educational potential. The approach draws on psychological expertise in working with diverse populations, including those from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse families. Melissa tailors support to individual needs and welcomes enquiries to discuss specific concerns.

  • Meet the team

    Melissa Braganaza is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist with a Master of Educational Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Education (School Psychology), and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degrees. She has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy and assessment across primary and secondary education and community services settings. Her background includes work in regional and remote Australia, and with families from refugee and asylum seeker and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Melissa is also an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mind On Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Mind On Psychology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Mind On Psychology provide?

Mind On Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Mind On Psychology cover?

Mind On Psychology is based in Moonee Ponds, VIC.

How do I connect with Mind On Psychology?

You can call +61 431 965 929, email them and visit their website.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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