What does a psychologist do?
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
Psychologists are university trained clinicians who specialise in the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and disorders.
Counselling and Clinical Psychologists have completed further training in the area of complex mental health disorder assessment and treatment.
Psychologists work together with their clients to help them overcome difficulties in all aspects of their life.
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers and Counsellors all assist people experiencing difficulties related to behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and relationships. However, they bring different training and qualifications, frameworks and processes to their work with clients, and, work with clients with differing level of severity and complexity.
Our Psychologists and Mental Health Social Workers have completed accredited qualifications and are registered with industry peak bodies.
What can I expect from a session?
Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker.... What's the difference?
What can I expect from a session?
To start off with, the initial assessment session will usually involve a comprehensive assessment where we aim to understand your personal circumstances and current concerns and difficulties.
With this understanding your clinician will develop a treatment plan which can look different for each individual. Our clinicians use evidence based approaches to ensure that you are receiving the right support.
What are the costs involved?
What are the costs involved?
What can I expect from a session?
We are a private clinic and do not offer bulk billing.
Please call our friendly staff to discuss our rates and any rebates you may be eligible for.
Do I need a referral?
What are the costs involved?
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required to book an appointment with any of our clinicians, however, if you would like to access the Medicare rebate for your session you will need a referral from your GP, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician. Some funding bodies such as Workcover and TAC, also require a letter of referral from your GP.
GP Referrer Information
What are the costs involved?
Do I need a referral?
Having trouble knowing when to refer patients for Mental Health support?
We offer web-based secondary consultation and PD services for GPs and other referrers.
Contact us on admin@streatpsych.com
Left Write Hook
Left Write Hook is a trauma-informed 8 week program with a 'pay-what-you-want' approach. It is a unique combination of vulnerable creative expression and powerful body release through non-contact boxing. Led by trained lived-experience facilitators (and supported by mental health professionals) it offers a safe, supportive and empowering space of shared experiences and connection.
Our mission is to provide a safe,supportive and empowering space for survivors of abuse and trauma to heal and grow.
We know it works.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in participating, simply fill in our EOI form and we will be in contact for a confidential chat with one of our lived-experience facilitators.
Safe, private and inclusive, the trauma-informed program is designed to help female-identifying and gender diverse adult survivors of sexual abuse and trauma to write, box and share, as they break down the silence and shame to reclaim their bodies and rewrite their lives.
Alternative places to find help
Free 24/7 online and phone counselling for people living, working or studying in Melbourne’s northern, central and western suburbs. PH: 1300 096 269
This hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. PH: 1800 250 015
A national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
