Self Psychology

Unit 2/42 Ross River Rd, Mysterton QLD 4812

  • Clinic
  • Online sessions
Self Psychology photo

About Self Psychology

Self Psychology is a Townsville-based psychology practice led by Melissa, offering an open and caring approach that fosters understanding, empathy and trust in a safe environment. They see help-seeking as a sign of strength and courage, providing therapy to help unload heavy burdens and gain clarity. Melissa's style is warm, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based practice, working collaboratively with clients at a pace that feels comfortable.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Self Psychology lists

Therapy
Individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults addressing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, birth trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism, and behavioural issues. Available in-person and via telehealth.
Assessments
Comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents and adults including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychometric testing, functional assessments, NDIS access and planning support, and emotional intelligence evaluations.
Clinical Supervision
STAP-trained supervision for provisional and registered psychologists, as well as supervision for child safety practitioners, school guidance officers, family support workers and family law practitioners.
Consultancy
Organisational and team support including response to critical incidents, workplace suicide, burnout, vicarious trauma, leadership coaching, and implementing whole-of-system wellbeing approaches.
Coaching
Coaching service to be available soon; contact Melissa for further information.

Get to know Self Psychology

From Self Psychology's website.

  • Our approach

    At Self Psychology, therapy takes a warm, evidence-based approach tailored to each person's unique experiences, values, and needs. Sessions focus on building insight, expanding coping strategies, and supporting meaningful change at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable. The practice works collaboratively with clients, keeping safety, preferences, and goals at the centre of the process. Support is available for a wide range of concerns, including birth trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, and emotional wellbeing. Sessions are offered both in-person and via telehealth to make support accessible across Australia.

  • Meet the team

    Self Psychology is led by Melissa, a psychologist whose style is described as warm, respectful, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She works alongside clients to build insight, expand coping strategies, and support meaningful change while keeping safety, preferences, and goals central. The practice offers support across all areas of psychology with particular interest in perinatal psychology, birth trauma, parenting, attachment, relationship counselling, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, and child and adolescent support.

Locations & areas served

Not sure where to start?

Answer a few questions about your child and we will help connect you with providers that suit your needs and your funding.

Get matching help

Frequently asked questions

Is Self Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Self 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 Self Psychology provide?

Self Psychology provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Self Psychology cover?

Self Psychology is based in Mysterton, QLD and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask Self Psychology which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with Self Psychology?

You can call +61 7 4767 7093, 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.

Other providers nearby