About Us
At Inner Eastern Psychology, our Psychologists in Melbourne provide clinical services that are evidence-based and person-centred.
Our values are Compassion, Integrity, Authenticity and Inclusivity.
Individual therapy is at the core of our work and is complemented by family, parent and couples therapies. Our clients come from a range of life stages and include children, adolescents and adults. We pride ourselves in working with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and identities.
Our Services
Common Consultations
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Anxiety can come in many forms: generalised across a person’s life or be rather specific and related to situations or objects as in social anxiety or specific phobias.
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Depression is a condition that can affect anyone. Depending on the severity, Depression can be debilitating and, in some circumstances, affects our everyday life. If you are looking for support and specific treatment for Depression, you will notice that some of the treatments overlap with those for anxiety.
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In addition to the symptoms related to PTSD, there are additional challengers that an individual presents with if they have Complex Trauma, such as emotional dysregulation, negative self-concept or beliefs about the self, and interpersonal difficulties in forming or maintaining relationships.
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ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity. These symptoms can impact various aspects of daily life, including academic, social, and professional settings.
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ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. It is referred to as a "spectrum" because it presents in diverse ways, with varying levels of support needs.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that is characterised by a pervasive and enduring pattern of some of the following challenges: unstable and intense relationships, disturbance of identity and image, impulsivity and / or reckless behaviours, recurrent suicidality and / or self-harm, intense and dysregulated emotions, extensive efforts to avoid abandonment, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, and transient dissociative or paranoid thoughts. BPD usually co-occurs with other mental health challenges, such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma etc.
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Eating disorders affect a person’s relationship with food, body image, and self-worth. It involves persistent disturbances in eating behaviours, often accompanied by distressing thoughts and emotions related to food, eating, body weight, or shape.
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If you meet criteria for an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan, you are eligible up to 40 Medicare-subsidised sessions with a Psychologist in a calendar year. Read more about this plan here.
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OCD is a mental health condition characterised by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images or impulses (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions or rituals) that a person feels driven to perform. These obsessions and compulsions take up at least 1 hour each day (sometimes > 8 hours); cause high levels of distress and can impact functioning across all life areas.
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Challenges with sexual health, including pain and function are more common than many people realise. Approximately 66% of Australian adults who identify as women and 54% of Australian adults who identify as men report experiencing at least one difficulty associated with sexual performance or pleasure. Some examples of these issues are Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Genito Pelvic Pain and Penetration Disorder (GPPPD), Prostatitis, Erectile Dysfunction etc.
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Grief is an experience in response to the loss of something or someone valuable in our life. The loss can come in different forms, e.g., loss of a loved one, loss of a job or an object, or an end to a relationship or friendship. Everyone experiences grief differently, and it manifests in our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
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Clinical Approaches
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or “CBT” is a form of psychological treatment that takes place in talking therapy work via structured sessions and often include tasks outside of the therapy session, such as keeping a thought diary.
CBT is based upon the observation that it is our thoughts and reactions to events that affect our mood and wellbeing.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. It can be a gentle and effective therapeutic approach with evidence for treatment of mental health conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Stress and burnout, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and in situations of chronic grief and unresolved loss.
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Schema Therapy is an advanced form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Schema therapy is designed to help people with long term vulnerabilities and emotional difficulties as well as struggles within ourselves and relationships. Schema Therapy has been seen to be helpful in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Post Trauma Stress related Disorders (PTSD), Complex Trauma, Substance Abuse issues, Depression and Personality related vulnerabilities such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)/traits.
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DBT is third wave therapy that consists of components of Mindfulness and CBT. It has been found to be helpful for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorders (BPD), and other mental health challenges, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Eating Disorders, substance use etc. DBT is also an effective therapeutic approach for individuals coping with emotional dysregulation, suicidal behaviour, self-harm or other maladaptive coping responses.
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EMDR is an important type of therapy that helps individuals process (and therefore recover from) traumatic or highly-distressing memories and experience, as well as complex / ongoing trauma. EMDR often targets symptoms such as vivid or intrusive reliving symptoms (flashbacks and / or nightmares), distressing memories, and can also help with avoidance and interpersonal symptoms.
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People often seek out trauma counselling or therapy to better identify, make sense of, and come to terms with our feelings and emotions arising from a traumatic or highly distressing event. These emotions can vary and often include those associated with the stages of acute grief, shock, denial, anger or rage, intense fear, or sadness etc.
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EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that highlights the importance of emotions in guiding our behaviour, shaping relationships, and influencing overall mental health and wellbeing.
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Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is an accelerated form of psycho-dynamic therapy that focuses on emotions and resolving internal conflict.
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There has been evidence supporting that Mindfulness-based therapies and practices can help support individual to manage stress, anxiety, and to improve focus and mood, as well as our general emotional wellbeing.
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Healthy relationships form a vital domain to our emotional well-being. As we are human, it is inevitable that we may encounter problems in relationships. It is important to note that, unlike individual therapy where the client is the individual, the “client” in couples therapy is the relationship dynamics.
In a couple’s therapy session, a safe and confidential space is provided for the couple to better speak about and reflect on their feelings, needs, challenges, and resources. This process is made easier by a compassionate and non-judgemental facilitator – the therapist.
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Formal diagnostic ASD and ADHD Assessments can be provided to both children and adults.
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Our Clinical Team
At Inner Eastern Psychology, our team of warm and professional Psychologists in Melbourne are passionate about providing person-centred support and evidence-based therapies for you and your loved ones.
Our Psychologists are experienced in helping individuals from different stages of life, ranging from children to adolescents to adults. Your individual therapist will work with you to identify your therapy needs - initially in an assessment process where an understanding of your goals for attending therapy is sought in the context of your life and circumstances.
At Inner Eastern Psychology, our team comes from a variety of life and cultural backgrounds and experiences, enabling us to meet our clients with openness, and curiosity, and offer a non-judgmental approach to their care. We believe that openness and curiosity about individual experiences and person-centred approaches are important guiding principles in the improvement and support of emotional well-being.
Learn more about our fees and how your GP can assist with referrals to obtain Medicare rebates.
If you are looking for a Psychologist in Melbourne around the inner eastern suburbs, we offer services in both Hawthorn and Richmond to suit your needs.
Our Therapy Spaces
Our Melbourne Psychology practice offers calming, professionally curated rooms to create a safe and relaxing space for your therapy. With three locations, two in Richmond and one in Hawthorn, our Melbourne Psychologists are accessible to clients across Greater Melbourne and rural Victoria.
All locations are easily accessible by public transport, and have ample street parkings nearby, available to those living in the inner-east and south-east of Melbourne. We welcome clients from Greater Melbourne and rural / non-metro Victoria.
Please discuss your travel needs with our team, and Telehealth is usually available for all clinicians.
To find out more and to reach out for support, you can contact our Client Support Team to discuss your needs and identify a suitable clinician for you.
FAQs about Psychologists in Melbourne
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Our client support team would like to hear about your current needs in terms of mental health challenges and preferences in treatment. Some people may have logistic or treatment specific needs and may have been advised by their General Practitioner (GP) or Psychiatrist on specific treatment modalities. It’s okay if you’re not sure, a psychologist will usually begin with assessment and treatment planning sessions that takes into consideration your needs, preferences and their experience and skill set. The clinician and the client support team will work together to help you take the next step.
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Psychologists provide assessment and talk-based treatment, and support for your psychological needs, which can include many conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma,ADHD etc. They can help you develop further insights and skills to improve your wellbeing and situation but do not prescribe any medications or facilitate admissions to hospital.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can work alongside your psychologist and GP to provide specialist treatment including medications / biological treatments and some may have admitting rights to private hospitals. Both psychologists and psychiatrists can provide assessment and diagnostic information. They may bring different perspectives and layers of understanding given their varying training backgrounds.
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Most people choose to see a psychologist using a referral letter from their GP with a Mental health Care Plan or simply a referral letter from their psychiatrist. This allows you to access Medicare Rebates, when eligibility applies. Currently, individuals with Medicare can access 10 (TEN) rebated sessions per calendar year with the appropriate referral updates. You can choose to see a psychologist privately without a Medicare related referral but this will not allow you access to claim any Medicare rebates.
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In the first meeting, you and your psychologist are beginning a shared understanding of your current issues, past experiences, and future goals in therapy. This is a good time to begin to check in with the therapeutic fit and explore some early ideas of directions in assessment and treatment. Depending on the complexity of your needs, the assessment phase can usually last between 1 to 3 sessions. It’s important for you to progress and share information at a pace that feels safe-enough for you in this stage of your journey.