Psychologists in Melbourne | Cova Psychology

Our psychologists and clinical psychologists in Melbourne provide personalised, evidence-based support to meet your unique needs. Located in the Melbourne CBD, we are here to help you feel your best and live your best life.

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Getting started with a Psychologist in Melbourne is easy.

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Your Melbourne psychologist will create a plan, set goals and schedule further sessions. Each plan is tailored to your pace and mental health needs.

Our Evidence-based Treatments For Wellness, Resilience, and Creating Lasting Change in Your Life

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Schema Therapy

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Expertise and Experience

Our psychologists in Melbourne have experience working with a wide range of mental health issues. These include mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, personality disorders, couples and neurodiversity assessment and support. See the full list of mental health issues we treat here.

Research based treatment

At Cova Psychology our psychologists deliver assessments and treatment based on psychological research. We apply the latest evidence to help you manage your mental health, improve well-being and live your best life. All our psychologists in Melbourne are trained in trauma focused therapies including EMDR therapy.

We listen!

From your first contact to your first session our admin team will care for you. Our processes are client feedback driven and we want to hear from you about your experience!

Trauma Informed

Our psychologists in Melbourne understand the importance of addressing core psychological issues. We know that past trauma or adverse life experiences can impact your mood and overall well being. Whether you’re working on these issues in therapy or processing trauma we’re here to support you.

Professional Development

We provide high quality care by ensuring that our psychologists are up to date with professional development. Supervision and ongoing training keep our therapies current with the latest research and guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Getting Started

Most people find their Melbourne psychologist either through online searches, word of mouth, or through referral from their doctor.

If you’d like help with being linked in with a Melbourne psychologist and/or trauma therapist who is well suited to your needs, the Psychologist Melbourne Services team at Cova Psychology can help! Our intake staff take into account your preferences, specific mental and physical health issues, as well as the type of psychological treatment you’re seeking, to match you to the best psychologist for you.

At Cova Psychology, our experienced psychologists in Melbourne, including directors, Sarah and Chris, provide warm, evidence based care to suit you. Whether you’re seeking a psychologist or clinical psychologist in the Melbourne CBD, we’re here to support you with expertise and kindness.

We see complex mental health issues, trauma, and long term emotional challenges. Our individualised, evidence based treatment plans are informed by the latest research to ensure the best care and long term change for your well being and mental health.

Client feedback drives our practice so we can continually improve our services to meet your needs and get the best outcomes for you.

When you first contact Cova Psychology, our friendly and experienced reception team will ask you a series of questions to match you with the right psychologist for you:

  1. What are you seeking therapy for?

  2. Are there any specific treatment approaches you are interested in or have been recommended to you?

  3. Are there any preferences you have for your therapist, gender, age, experience?

  4. What days and times are you available for appointments?

This initial contact is designed to help build a strong therapeutic relationship with your psychologist so you feel supported and heard from the get go.

We can’t guarantee a perfect match with your psychologist but we encourage open communication with us if you have any concerns. If you don’t feel your psychologist is the right fit, please talk to them or our admin team.

The cost of a psychologist in Melbourne varies depending on session length, experience of the psychologist and type of therapy. At Cova Psychology we offer a range of services with fees to match.

To get the best support for your mental health we recommend you contact our office to get more information about our fees and services. Our team can help you understand the costs of psychological therapy in Melbourne.

Psychology sessions are partially covered by Medicare and private health insurance in Melbourne. New clients with a mental health care plan and a referral from a GP or psychiatrist can receive a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions with a psychologist per calendar year. This rebate makes psychological treatment for mental health more affordable. See our detailed Medicare for Psychology page for more information.

Please note Medicare rebates do not apply to couples counselling or ADHD assessment testing.

Many private health insurance policies will cover part of the cost of psychological treatment. Check with your insurer to see what’s covered for mental health services provided by psychologists in Melbourne.

No, you don’t need a referral to see a psychologist in Melbourne or anywhere in Victoria. You can book an appointment with a psychologist directly without a referral. However, without a referral you will not be eligible for Medicare rebates so you won’t get a rebate for your session fees through Medicare.

In your first session at Cova Psychology your psychologist will talk to you about what brought you to therapy, your current situation and your history related to the issues you want to work on. The initial stages of therapy are often called a “psychological assessment” and usually takes at least the first two sessions. This ensures your psychologist has a thorough understanding of your experiences so you can work together to develop a treatment plan.

Each session is 50 minutes long so there’s plenty of time to talk and explore what you need.

Before you start your therapy journey you may also find our blog post helpful which has tips on how to get the most out of your sessions.

At Cova Psychology we primarily see individuals 18 and over. We do have limited availability for young people 13 to 18 years. Our experienced psychologists and clinical psychologists in Melbourne see individuals and couples so we can tailor our approach to your mental health needs.

The Melbourne CBD can be tough to navigate especially during peak hour and busy business times. Many people experience stress or anxiety about getting to and parking in this area.

At Cova Psychology, located at the “Paris End” of Collins Street near Parliament train station, we try to make your trip easier. Many of our clients avoid driving into the Melbourne CBD and instead park in East Melbourne where it’s more relaxed and only a short walk to our practice. Public transport is easily accessible with trains and tram stops on our doorstep.

Contact us if you have any questions or need help finding us.