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Nest Clinical Psychology

50 Bondi Ave, Frankston VIC 3199

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About Nest Clinical Psychology

At Nest Clinical Psychology, Clare Scholes provides psychological therapy and support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties in the perinatal years, working with people from pre-conception through early parenting. She creates a safe, therapeutic space for people of all gender identities, sexual orientations and ethnicities, and is committed to making excellent mental health care accessible to all people without shame or stigma.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Nest Clinical Psychology lists

Individual Assessment and Therapy Sessions
Individual psychological assessment and therapy sessions provided in-person in Frankston or via Telehealth (Zoom video call or phone call). Clients are welcome to bring their baby or child.
Circle of Security Parenting™ Program
A trained facilitation program based on decades of research to help parents understand their child's emotional world, support emotion management, enhance self-esteem development, and strengthen secure parent-child relationships.
Reports
Professional reports provided by prior arrangement with Clare.

Fees

  • Reports

    Charged at $225+GST per hour, by prior arrangement

    $225

  • Standard appointment (50-minute+ session)

    Medicare rebate of $145.25 available with valid Mental Health Care Plan for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Reduced fees available for those experiencing financial hardship.

    $225

From Nest Clinical Psychology's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.

Get to know Nest Clinical Psychology

From Nest Clinical Psychology's website.

  • Our approach

    Clare Scholes uses a warm and authentic approach, creating a safe therapeutic space where people can better understand themselves and manage the full spectrum of emotions that the perinatal period brings. Her work focuses on both the joys and challenges of this stage—from delight and love to sorrow, fear, and exhaustion. Sessions are tailored to help individuals process their experiences during the pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and early parenting years. She is particularly committed to holding the needs of both parents and infants in mind throughout the therapeutic journey. This approach recognises the significant mental health needs during this pivotal time in people's lives.

  • Meet the team

    Nest Clinical Psychology is led by Clare Scholes, a psychologist who specialises in perinatal mental health. She provides psychological therapy and support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal years. Clare is described as having a warm and authentic approach and is committed to making mental health care accessible to people from all walks of life, without shame or stigma. The website does not provide details about additional team members or their specific qualifications and experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nest Clinical Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Nest Clinical 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 Nest Clinical Psychology provide?

Nest Clinical Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Nest Clinical Psychology cover?

Nest Clinical Psychology is based in Frankston, VIC.

How do I connect with Nest Clinical Psychology?

You can email them and visit their website.

What ages does Nest Clinical Psychology work with?

This service supports parents and caregivers during the perinatal years from pre-conception through to early parenting, rather than children directly.Based on Nest Clinical Psychology's 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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