Medicare Rebates Psychologists and Social Workers in Essendon, VIC

Lindsay Thomas
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
(03) 8338 4847 View (03) 8338 4847
Jake Iaria
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Jake is a registered psychologist known for his warm, grounded approach. Founder of Wayfind Psychology and Consulting, he supports children, adolescents, and adults to gain insight into any challenges they're experiencing, and develop practical strategies to navigate them. He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism. Additionally, Jake has delivered school-based support, targeted group programs, and professional development.
Jake is a registered psychologist known for his warm, grounded approach. Founder of Wayfind Psychology and Consulting, he supports children, adolescents, and adults to gain insight into any challenges they're experiencing, and develop practical strategies to navigate them. He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism. Additionally, Jake has delivered school-based support, targeted group programs, and professional development.
0473 172 472 View 0473 172 472
Codie Nyhan
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Codie is a clinical psychologist who has experience in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders and various anxiety/depressive disorders. He also has extensive experience in assessments and report writing and has provided evidence within court. He has worked with individuals from various funding bodies including, Workcover, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Transport Accident Commission, Work and Development Permit Scheme as well as Medicare.
Codie is a clinical psychologist who has experience in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders and various anxiety/depressive disorders. He also has extensive experience in assessments and report writing and has provided evidence within court. He has worked with individuals from various funding bodies including, Workcover, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Transport Accident Commission, Work and Development Permit Scheme as well as Medicare.
(03) 8104 9920 View (03) 8104 9920
Jeniffer Muñoz
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
I work with adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies to create meaningful and lasting change. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
I work with adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life changes. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move forward. I provide a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, understand unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies to create meaningful and lasting change. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and welcome clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
(03) 8771 5514 View (03) 8771 5514
Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
(03) 8104 9965 View (03) 8104 9965
Brittaney Evans
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
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Harriet Muse
Occupational Therapist, MSc
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Harriet is an endorsed mental health OT. She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues. She also specialises in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD and ASD. Harriet works with people to help them to better understand themselves and their struggles in order to achieve greater wellbeing, function and quality of life.
Harriet is an endorsed mental health OT. She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues. She also specialises in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD and ASD. Harriet works with people to help them to better understand themselves and their struggles in order to achieve greater wellbeing, function and quality of life.
(03) 8338 1637 View (03) 8338 1637
The Psychology and Therapy Clinic, Laura Smolcic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have worked in a range of settings for nearly 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
I have worked in a range of settings for nearly 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
(03) 7302 2007 View (03) 7302 2007
Ashtyn Vella
Social Worker, AASW
Online Only
Ashtyn holds a specific focus in working with individuals who have or are experiencing family violence, anxiety, depression and trauma. Ashtyn holds a strong understanding for the complexities that come with such experiences and the importance of holding space for individuals during session allowing clients to take counselling at their own pace. Professionally, Ashtyn has held employment within the community health sector holding roles such as Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Integrated Family Servies Program, Melbourne Magistrates Court, Centre for Sexual Assault (CASA House) and private practice.
Ashtyn holds a specific focus in working with individuals who have or are experiencing family violence, anxiety, depression and trauma. Ashtyn holds a strong understanding for the complexities that come with such experiences and the importance of holding space for individuals during session allowing clients to take counselling at their own pace. Professionally, Ashtyn has held employment within the community health sector holding roles such as Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Integrated Family Servies Program, Melbourne Magistrates Court, Centre for Sexual Assault (CASA House) and private practice.
(03) 7302 2919 View (03) 7302 2919
Jesse Muscatello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Medicare rebates are available.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Online Educator at The University of Melbourne for the Graduate degree in Youth Mental Health. I have several years of experience across public and private mental health settings, as well as teaching university-level psychology subjects at The University of Melbourne and Victoria University. I work to help you uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms, getting to the core of your issues with a focus on long-term change.
Medicare rebates are available.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Online Educator at The University of Melbourne for the Graduate degree in Youth Mental Health. I have several years of experience across public and private mental health settings, as well as teaching university-level psychology subjects at The University of Melbourne and Victoria University. I work to help you uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms, getting to the core of your issues with a focus on long-term change.
0432 171 801 View 0432 171 801
Melanie Li
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
(03) 7003 2155 View (03) 7003 2155
D & M Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 18 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 18 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
0459 620 148 View 0459 620 148
Dr Kimberly Mercuri
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
0431 681 861 View 0431 681 861
Janine Ward
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Essendon, VIC 3040
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
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