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Psychological therapy for adults in Melbourne

In-person and online appointments available

About Joel

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Joel is a good-humoured and responsive Clinical Psychologist who cares deeply about the work he does. He has a lively and collaborative therapeutic style, and his clinical work is guided by values of compassion, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and authenticity.

Joel sees the world through a multicultural lens and works hard to create a safe space in therapy where people feel heard and accepted. He has experience working in public and private mental health settings with individuals who have severe and enduring mental illness.

Joel is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), is a full member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), and currently holds a Senior Clinical Psychologist position at Epworth HealthCare.

Areas of interest:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • ADHD

  • Trauma

  • Perfectionism

  • Adjustment to life stressors

Treatment approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology, University of Canterbury

  • Master of Health Psychology, University of Auckland

  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of Otago

Fees & rebates

The fee is below the recommended standard fee of $311 by the professional peak body, Australian Psychological Society (APS):

  • ​$240 for a 50 minute appointment.

  • Under Medicare and alongside a valid GP referral, you are entitled to a rebate of $141.85 for up to 10 sessions per year.

  • The out-of-pocket cost per session is $98.15

  • Appointments from 5pm weekdays, weekends, and public holidays will incur a $15 surcharge.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation or reschedule within 24-48 hours of your appointment time will incur 50% of the appointment fee.

Cancellation or reschedule within 24 hours of your appointment time will incur the full appointment fee.

Failure to attend an appointment will incur the full appointment fee.

Cancellation fees are not covered by Medicare.

Contact Joel