The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic provides comprehensive, high-quality psychological services with excellence in mind.
Reviews for this provider are mixed and too limited to identify strong recurring themes. One reviewer reported a positive therapy experience with meaningful mental health progress, while another described being dismissed during an autism assessment after a two-year wait and significant out-of-pocket cost. A separate reviewer flagged confusion around the referral process, describing contradictory information about whether new referrals were being accepted.
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The University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic provides comprehensive, high-quality psychological services with excellence in mind. They offer a full range of psychology services including clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and educational psychology services, with multiple service options staffed by a combination of student clinicians and fully qualified psychologists.
Assessment and intervention services to identify and assist people with psychological issues including learning difficulties, offered across the lifespan.
High-quality evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy for adult members of the community, including University of Melbourne staff and students.
Neuropsychological assessments for adults with cognitive and behavioral concerns.
Psychology services to assist people with sleep disorders such as insomnia, delayed sleep phase, or CPAP compliance, as well as issues contributing to sleep difficulties.
Parent or caregiver involvement is central to the assessment process, with dedicated parent/caregiver interviews as part of all initial assessments. The clinic contacts your child's school with your consent to gather additional information. Feedback appointments are provided to discuss findings and recommendations directly with parents, and written reports are provided to summarise assessment outcomes and guide next steps.
The team includes Dr Fiona Bailey, Director and clinical psychologist; Aneira Connell, a clinical psychologist with experience supporting children and adolescents; Susan Rivers, a psychologist with particular expertise in sleep disorders and experience with stress, anxiety, depression and grief; Olivia Corrente, an early career psychologist with a Masters in Educational Psychology and experience in paediatric settings with autism assessment; and Della Tanri, an early career psychologist with a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology and experience in primary school settings. Services are also provided by trainee psychologists (Master's level students) under direct supervision of these senior staff members.
Initial assessments typically involve a parent or caregiver interview, a child interview and observation, contact with your child's school (with your consent), and a feedback appointment to discuss findings and recommendations, followed by a brief summary report. Extended initial assessments offer the same structure but also include formal assessment of cognitive abilities and/or academic achievement, with a full written report provided. The clinic aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of your child's needs and clear recommendations for next steps.
