Bacchus Marsh Psychology Clinic
Psychologists providing evidence based services
We provide our clients and community with evidence based therapy services in a supportive environment. Bacchus Marsh Psychology Clinic is based on a social enterprise model that includes client services, training in evidence-based therapy for professionals, and advancing research through philanthropic projects.
Dr. Louise Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Louise is a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents and women using mindfulness based behaviour therapy. Louise is a world leader in youth mental health, an international trainer, author, speaker and philanthropist. Please refer to Louise’s website for more details www.louisehayes.com.au.
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Appropriate referrals include: women or adolescents with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relationship issues, trauma, parents and families with child or parenting issues
Dr. Laura Younis
Health Psychologist
Laura is a health psychologist who works with adults and older adults. Laura utilises evidence based therapies to address a variety of presentations.
Appropriate referrals include:
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adjustment to illness and disability,
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rehabilitation and pain management,
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grief, depression, anxiety,
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and implementing behavioural change to improve wellbeing.
How do I make an appointment?
Telephone our clinic on 9014 9559 or email
What is is the procedure for referral?
If you would like to see a psychologist under the Medicare rebate system, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your general practitioner. The Mental Health Care Plan allows you up to 10 sessions in a calendar year (6 on the initial referral). You must bring your referral from your GP and Mental Health Plan to your first session.
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If you would prefer to use your private health cover, simply contact your provider to ensure you are covered and then call or email us for an appointment.
How do I pay?
We provide on the spot electronic rebates.
On the day of your appointment we will ask you to pay full fee, then providing you have an EFTPOS card you will receive an immediate rebate. Your gap fee will differ depending on your referral needs. We will explain this to you when you make an appointment.
Melissa Van Styn
Psychologist
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Melissa is a general psychologist with experience working in the public mental health sector with people of all ages. Melissa utilises evidence-based approaches to address a wide range of mental health concerns. Appropriate referrals for adults include: depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty adjusting to life stress, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and anger management.
Melissa is also currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Melbourne). As part of this training she is undertaking a child and adolescent internship at Bacchus Marsh Psychology Clinic and is available to provide psychological treatment for children and adolescents. Appropriate referrals include: children or adolescents with anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, trauma, school-related difficulties, or parents/families with parenting difficulties.
Tanya Sherritt
Psychologist
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Tanya is a psychologist who works with older adolescents and adults using evidence based therapies to address a variety of presentations. Along with Bacchus Marsh Psychology Clinic, Tanya works in public health in acute and sub-acute (medical rehabilitation & palliative care) settings.
Appropriate referrals include:
Depression & Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Adjustment concerns
Parenting
Psycho-oncology
Pain management
Common Questions
Katina Simos
Practice Manager
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Please call Katina to make an appointment
or discuss any clinic matters.
Katina works off site.
Stephanie Lau
Educational and Developmental Psychologist
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Stephanie provides best-practice assessment and therapy, supporting children, adolescents and their families.
Stephanie conducts cognitive and academic assessments, to assist with the diagnosis of Learning Difficulties, in addition to neurodevelopmental assessments inlcuding Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Appropriate referrals include:
- Learning Difficulties - Educational Assessments (Cognitive and Achievement assessments)
- Assessment of Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD
- Therapy and intervention for children with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ASD, ADHD and parent support for families
Stephanie is an approved Department of Social Services (DSS; formerly FaHCSIA) provider of services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.