Medicare Rebates Psychologists and Social Workers in Footscray, VIC

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Alison Morris
Occupational Therapist
Footscray, VIC 3011
I am an AHPRA Registered Mental Health Professional, with over 20 years of clinical experience across mental and physical health. I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work. I create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
I am an AHPRA Registered Mental Health Professional, with over 20 years of clinical experience across mental and physical health. I bring both professional expertise and genuine compassion to my work. I create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
(03) 8338 1491 View (03) 8338 1491
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Renata Mathews
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Renata. I am a registered psychologist with over 10 years experience working in both the private and public sector, including correctional settings and alcohol and drug services. I have experience working with adults with different presentation and from different walks of life. I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgemental environment for clients to feel empowered to address their underlying concerns.
Hi, my name is Renata. I am a registered psychologist with over 10 years experience working in both the private and public sector, including correctional settings and alcohol and drug services. I have experience working with adults with different presentation and from different walks of life. I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgemental environment for clients to feel empowered to address their underlying concerns.
(03) 8594 4010 View (03) 8594 4010
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Samantha Fredericks
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
I am a general psychologist with an MBA and have diverse experience in clinical and business settings. I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations. I believe that we experience psychological distress when there’s a disconnect between where we find ourselves in our lives and relationships right now, what has happened to us in the past, and what we worry may happen in the future.
I am a general psychologist with an MBA and have diverse experience in clinical and business settings. I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations. I believe that we experience psychological distress when there’s a disconnect between where we find ourselves in our lives and relationships right now, what has happened to us in the past, and what we worry may happen in the future.
(03) 7020 2710 View (03) 7020 2710
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Mish Kumar-Jonson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas. People are often curious about how their body might hold onto emotions, feelings, memories or experiences and how these manifest in everyday interactions both internally and externally which I support them to explore. Folks who are a great fit for me are attempting to bring healing and understanding to difficult moments in their life in a way that allows space for peace and calm in both the body and mind
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas. People are often curious about how their body might hold onto emotions, feelings, memories or experiences and how these manifest in everyday interactions both internally and externally which I support them to explore. Folks who are a great fit for me are attempting to bring healing and understanding to difficult moments in their life in a way that allows space for peace and calm in both the body and mind
(03) 8592 7434 View (03) 8592 7434
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Melbourne Inner West Psychology with Garth Bennett
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
Garth works with adults of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain. Garth is compassionate towards your needs and circumstances, so that it truly feels you have someone in your corner to work with, listens to you, challenges when needed, helps find solutions, and helps you implement the changes you want in your life.
Garth works with adults of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain. Garth is compassionate towards your needs and circumstances, so that it truly feels you have someone in your corner to work with, listens to you, challenges when needed, helps find solutions, and helps you implement the changes you want in your life.
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Renee Hughes
Social Worker, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
(03) 8595 4462 View (03) 8595 4462
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Mary Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
(03) 8566 7768 View (03) 8566 7768
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Kayla Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
Kayla Ta is a Registered Psychologist providing therapy for adults, adolescents, and children (8+). She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress. She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments. Assessments provide clear feedback and practical recommendations, with consistent support and guidance throughout the process.
Kayla Ta is a Registered Psychologist providing therapy for adults, adolescents, and children (8+). She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress. She also conducts assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, neuroaffirming tools, including autism, ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments. Assessments provide clear feedback and practical recommendations, with consistent support and guidance throughout the process.
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Michelle Phan
Social Worker, MA
1 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
(03) 9958 8772 View (03) 9958 8772
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Calm Centre Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AASW
1 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011
Medicare Rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
I work with people who are feeling lost in life, burnt out or anxious, who might be questioning their identity or gender, navigating grief, relationship issues and life changes. I know that reaching out for help is hard but you don't have to hold these things alone. I’m Lua (she/her) a queer, bicultural therapist (persian/german). I offer a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming & culturally responsive, honouring the many layers that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Together, we’ll make space for all parts of you and map out a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
Medicare Rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
I work with people who are feeling lost in life, burnt out or anxious, who might be questioning their identity or gender, navigating grief, relationship issues and life changes. I know that reaching out for help is hard but you don't have to hold these things alone. I’m Lua (she/her) a queer, bicultural therapist (persian/german). I offer a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming & culturally responsive, honouring the many layers that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others. Together, we’ll make space for all parts of you and map out a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
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Joanne Cook
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Footscray, VIC 3011
Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or funding through NDIS.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I specialise in child, adolescence and family therapy. Children learn through play which is the cornerstone of my evidence based therapeutic interventions. I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning. By cultivating a therapeutic relationship and using curiosity over judgment, I offer a space for you to think about and work towards change.
Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or funding through NDIS.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I specialise in child, adolescence and family therapy. Children learn through play which is the cornerstone of my evidence based therapeutic interventions. I offer therapy to adults and families who wish to explore relational patterns, heal trauma and mobilise strengths to enjoy deeper connections and improve family functioning. By cultivating a therapeutic relationship and using curiosity over judgment, I offer a space for you to think about and work towards change.
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Daniel Paglialonga
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Footscray, VIC 3011
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
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Minh Nguyen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience with adolescents, young adults, immigrants and international students. I have worked in the public sector, private clinics, and the education system. During these times, I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, culture shock, adjustment difficulty, relationship issue, family conflict, OCD, phobia, and many other struggles.
I am a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience with adolescents, young adults, immigrants and international students. I have worked in the public sector, private clinics, and the education system. During these times, I have helped clients with anxiety, depression, culture shock, adjustment difficulty, relationship issue, family conflict, OCD, phobia, and many other struggles.
(03) 8771 4874 View (03) 8771 4874
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Dr Sandra Nguyen
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Online Only
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
(03) 9034 6057 View (03) 9034 6057
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Annabel Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise. Perhaps you’ve spent years masking, managing burnout, anxiety or low mood, complex family dynamics, or the push–pull of intimacy and independence. You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise. Perhaps you’ve spent years masking, managing burnout, anxiety or low mood, complex family dynamics, or the push–pull of intimacy and independence. You want therapy that understands culture, eldest daughter intergenerational trauma, chronic illness and sensory needs; practical support with boundaries, communication, co-regulation and self-advocacy; and space to rethink attachment, explore identity, and rebuild after trauma.
0413 887 975 View 0413 887 975
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Joanne Toh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Joanne is a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She works with youth, adults, and older adults. Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties. She has experience working with clients in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. It is her vision to create a safe, supportive therapy space for clients to explore their strengths, difficulties and concerns while honing their coping skills and resilience.
Joanne is a psychologist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. She works with youth, adults, and older adults. Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and emotional regulation difficulties. She has experience working with clients in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. It is her vision to create a safe, supportive therapy space for clients to explore their strengths, difficulties and concerns while honing their coping skills and resilience.
(03) 9111 2665 View (03) 9111 2665
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Arthur De Jesus
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
(03) 7003 2144 View (03) 7003 2144
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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
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Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
To receive Medicare rebates, a Mental Health Care Plan must be obtained, which is provided by a GP.
Dimitri has significant experience providing psychotherapy with adults. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect). Dimitri has worked as a private practice over several years, school psychologist, Victims of Crime, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), NDIS disability work, along with previous experience in the provision of psychological support in prison settings.
To receive Medicare rebates, a Mental Health Care Plan must be obtained, which is provided by a GP.
Dimitri has significant experience providing psychotherapy with adults. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect). Dimitri has worked as a private practice over several years, school psychologist, Victims of Crime, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), NDIS disability work, along with previous experience in the provision of psychological support in prison settings.
(03) 9007 2339 View (03) 9007 2339
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Cass Kozulin
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
(03) 7003 2538 View (03) 7003 2538

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