Psychology on Parade
104 Douglas Parade, Williamstown VIC 3016
- Clinic
- Comes to you
- Online sessions
About Psychology on Parade
Psychology on Parade is a large psychology practice in the south-western suburbs of Melbourne with 13 psychologists offering diverse skills to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. They are not a franchise and operate from a single site. They work to make counselling accessible, comprehensive and effective, stating 'You are not a number to us. Your problems matter to us.'
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Home or school visits
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Psychology on Parade lists
- Individual Psychology Sessions
- Usually 60 minutes duration with an individual therapist. Session frequency is negotiable, often weekly or fortnightly initially, then tapering depending on issues and severity. Average 6-12 sessions per client.
- Couples and Family Therapy
- Usually 60 minutes duration with all parties involved. Psychologist may speak to individual family members or partners as negotiated. Home visits can be arranged if required.
- Group Therapy
- Group sessions available on topics such as mindfulness, pain management, managing anxiety and post natal depression. Groups usually meet for 120 minutes for 6-12 weekly sessions.
- Adolescent and Child Counselling
- Psychologists meet with parents or carers prior to seeing younger children (under 12 years) to discuss needs and developmental milestones, then conduct assessment and develop treatment plan. Confidentiality is prioritised with adolescents.
- Psychological & Cognitive Assessments
- Assessment of various disorders including learning difficulties, behavioural problems, early intervention with serious mental health presentations in adolescents, personality disorder difficulties and adult mental health difficulties. Full range of psychological tests and assessment methods available.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Standard psychological treatment method offered by therapists.
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Therapy particularly useful in helping clients access and process distressing and traumatic thoughts and memories. Multiple practitioners trained in EMDR.
- Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis
- Therapeutic approach offered by therapists.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Therapeutic approach offered by therapists.
- Schema Therapy
- Therapeutic approach offered by therapists.
- Couples Therapy
- Therapy for couples addressing relationship difficulties.
- Group Art Therapy Workshops
- Art experience not necessary. Workshops currently available.
- Telehealth Sessions
- Psychological treatment available via telehealth.
- Treatment in the Digital Age
- Psychologists incorporate iPad apps and assessment tools into sessions, including guided meditation, mood tracking and CBT-based apps.
Get to know Psychology on Parade
From Psychology on Parade's website.
Our approach
Psychology on Parade offers evidence-based psychological treatment tailored to each client's unique needs. Therapists utilise a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. Sessions are typically 60 minutes long and are usually weekly or fortnightly to begin with, then adjusted depending on the issues and their severity. The practice emphasises establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship, recognising that the match between therapist and client is the most important factor for successful treatment. Treatment is comprehensive and personalised rather than generic.
Working with families
For children under 12 years, the psychologist usually meets with parent(s) or carers first to discuss the child's needs and developmental milestones before conducting an assessment. With adolescent clients, confidentiality is prioritised to build trust with the young person, though family members are kept informed of progress. Couples and family therapy sessions are available and are usually 60 minutes with all parties involved, though the psychologist may speak to individual family members or partners as negotiated with everyone. Home visits can be arranged if required.
Meet the team
Psychology on Parade has 13 psychologists on staff, including endorsed clinical and counselling psychologists with diverse qualifications and experience. The team includes Clinical Psychologists with Master's and PhD qualifications, Registered Psychologists with various specialist training (including in cognitive, behavioural and educational assessments), and Clinical Registrars. Many practitioners have extensive experience across hospital, school, community, and private practice settings. Several staff members are trained in EMDR therapy and specialise in areas such as trauma, neurodivergence, perinatal mental health, learning difficulties, and behavioural assessment.
Your first visit
During an initial phone consultation, the team will explain how counselling works and discuss any concerns about psychological treatment. They will get a detailed understanding of the child's problems and what you hope to achieve from counselling, and explain how Medicare rebates can help reduce expenses. For younger children under 12 years, the psychologists usually meet with parent(s) or carers first to discuss the child's needs and developmental milestones, then conduct a careful assessment and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. New clients are asked to complete registration forms before their first consultation, which can be downloaded from the website.
Locations & areas served
Williamstown
104 Douglas Parade, Williamstown VIC 3016
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- Online sessions
Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9 AM to 7 PM
- Fri
- 9 AM to 4 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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