Melbourne Psychologists Supporting Clients in Port Melbourne

Psychology and Counselling in Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne clients can access personalised counselling and psychology support through secure telehealth appointments or face-to-face sessions with registered psychologists and experienced counsellors at CBD clinic.

Psychology and Counselling for Port Melbourne Clients

Personalised Psychology and Mental Health Therapy Support.

Counselling in Melbourne is an established psychology clinic supporting clients in Port Melbourne and the surrounding regions of Albert Park and South Melbourne.

For people searching for a psychologist near Port Melbourne, our nearby CBD clinic provides convenient access to professional, confidential and personalised psychological support. Online appointments are also available for clients who would prefer to attend therapy from their home, workplace or another private location.

Our team includes registered clinical psychologists, general psychologists and experienced counsellors with diverse professional backgrounds and areas of interest. We provide support for a wide range of emotional, behavioural, relationship and mental health concerns, with therapy tailored to each client’s individual circumstances.

We offer personalised psychology and counselling services, along with corporate EAP support to promote mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Your practitioner may draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, depending on your individual needs and their areas of experience. These may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and more therapy approaches.

Our psychologists and counsellors support adults, couples, teenagers and children. Appointment suitability and practitioner availability may vary, and our reception team can help connect you with an appropriate clinician.

Telehealth and In-Clinic Appointments Available

Clients in Port Melbourne can attend appointments online through secure telehealth sessions or visit our psychology clinic at Suite 903, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.

Telehealth counselling provides a flexible option for people who have busy schedules, work from home, find travel difficult or simply feel more comfortable attending appointments from a familiar and private environment. Face-to-face appointments are available for clients who prefer to meet with their psychologist or counsellor in person.

Appointments can be made through our online booking system.

You can also call 1300 967 734 to speak directly with our reception team about practitioner availability and appointment options.

Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychology appointments when you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from an eligible GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. Private health insurance rebates may also be available depending on your provider, practitioner and level of extras cover.

Please visit our FAQs page for further information about appointments, fees, cancellation policy and Medicare rebates and private health insurance.

Therapy Approaches We Offer

Psychology Services

We Offer Psychological Support and Counselling For

Your Journey Starts with a Conversation

Kind. Respectful. Supportive. Always.

1. Choose What Feels Right

Book an appointment that feels right for you — all our practitioners are compassionate, understanding, and here to truly listen.

2. Settle Into a Safe Space

In your session, you'll have the space to gently explore whatever you're experiencing, in your own time and in your way.

3. Co-Create Your Support Plan

Together, you and your practitioner will create a personalised support plan, focused on helping you feel more grounded, balanced, and in control.

4. Move at Your Own Pace

Some people find clarity in a single session, while others choose ongoing support — there’s no one-size-fits-all, only what feels right for you.

5. Grow with Ongoing Care

As your journey unfolds, we're here to walk beside you — helping you rediscover calm, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

Visiting Our Clinic From Port Melbourne

If you are attending an in-person appointment, you will need to travel from Port Melbourne to our clinic at Suite 903, 530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. The clinic is located near the western end of Melbourne CBD and is easily accessible by car, train or tram.

Southern Cross Station is the most convenient major train station for our clinic, followed by a straightforward walk along Little Collins Street. Clients arriving through Flinders Street Station can also walk to the clinic or connect with a city tram for part of the journey.

Clients travelling by car can expect on average a fifteen minute commute and can use one of the secure commercial car parks located throughout the surrounding CBD area. Parking availability and rates can vary, so we recommend allowing additional time and checking nearby parking options before your appointment.

Several tram services operate along Collins Street and nearby CBD routes. After leaving the tram at a suitable nearby stop, the clinic is only a short walk away. We recommend checking current Public Transport Victoria journey information before travelling, as routes, stops and service times may change.

For clients who would prefer not to travel into the city, secure telehealth appointments are also available from your home, workplace or another private location in Port Melbourne.

Counselling & Psychology FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Psychology Appointments for Port Melbourne Clients

Do you have a psychology clinic in Port Melbourne?

Our clinic is located nearby at Suite 903, 530 Little Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. Port Melbourne based clients can attend face-to-face appointments at our CBD clinic or access psychology and counselling online through telehealth.

Can I attend an online psychology appointment from Port Melbourne?

Yes. Secure telehealth appointments are available for clients living or working in Port Melbourne. You can attend from home, your workplace or another suitable private location.

When should I seek Counselling?

Sharing troubles, exploring options, discussing strategies, developing a plan, building support, eliciting clarity and encouraging strength are some of the many positive outcomes of counselling.

Counselling is an opportunity to talk freely with a caring and non-judgmental professional, to untangle stresses and gain respite from your concerns.

People can attend counselling alone, with their partners (relationship counselling) or with their families (family counselling).

Booking in appointment can be the first step to an improved quality of life and wellbeing.

How many appointments will I require?

Counselling may be short or long-term. It can involve dealing with highly emotive issues or breaking long-standing patterns of behaviour. It can be hard work and may require a number of sessions. The client outcome is Counselling in Melbourne’s focus. After your first session your practitioner will be in a better position to discuss with you.

Initially, your Counselling in Melbourne practitioner will conduct an assessment with you. During this time, you will tell your practitioner about the issues you have been experiencing. Your practitioner will also ask questions and gain an overall understanding of the types of things you have been experiencing. They will then talk to you about their training, background, and experience, and a suggested treatment plan and approach for you.

How long is each session?

Each session with a Counselling in Melbourne Psychologist lasts approximately 50-minutes.

What is the cost of each session?

Please refer to our Locations and Fees section.

Are your services confidential?

Your decisions, culture, religious beliefs and personal values will be respected, as all Counselling in Melbourne practitioners understand the importance of your privacy and confidentiality regarding the information you share with them.

Psychologists are bound to a Code of Ethics (set by the Australian Psychological Society) which clearly places the duty for the protection of patient/client privacy and confidentiality on them. Breaches of confidentiality and/or privacy can lead to a psychologist’s registration being suspended, or even revoked.

Requests made by patients/clients for access to records will be dealt with in accordance with the Code of Ethics and relevant privacy and health records legislation. Requests from third parties will be treated in a way that respects confidentiality and privacy, with access only permitted where the health or wellbeing of the patient/client or another person is threatened, or as otherwise required by law. Consent by the patient/client is normally obtained, and they will at all times be advised of any proposed disclosure.

Do I need a GP referral to attend?

No, a GP referral is only needed if you want to access the Medicare rebate scheme. Medicare allows you to claim up to 10 psychology sessions in a calendar year.