Our Services

Psychological Therapy

(in person in Prahran, Melbourne, or via telehealth anywhere in Australia)

  • We work with adults experiencing:

    • Mood disorders (Depression, BPAD)

    • Anxiety (General, Social, Panic disorder, Agoraphobia, OCD)

    • Alcohol and Substance Use disorders

    • Trauma, PTSD, cPTSD, childhood abuse

    • Life stress, transitions

    • Family Violence

    • Perfectionism

    • Grief/bereavement

    • Psychosis

    • Interpersonal/relationship issues

    • Autism (assessment and therapy)

    • Behaviour change

    • Personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder)

    • Issues impacting the LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent, First Nations, and/or migrant communities

    If what you want some help with is not listed above, feel free to get in touch to check whether we might be able to meet your needs.

  • At Creating Space Psychology, we are led by the unique and important needs of the clients in front of us, and tailor your treatment plan accordingly. We will usually use a mix of:

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

    • Self-Compassion Focussed Therapies

    • Solutions-Focused Therapy

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    No matter what evidence-based treatment we are providing, we are always guided by the principles of collaboration, humanism, trauma-informed care and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

  • Clinical Psychologist Session Fee (50 minutes):

    • $250 during business hours

    • $270 after hours (after 5pm and on weekends)

    *The APS recommended 50 minute psychologist consultation fee is $311.00.

    You may be eligible for a rebate on the cost of your individual psychology consultation.

    Medicare.
    The Medicare Better Access Scheme offers rebates for psychological treatment offered by registered psychologists. You can access up to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year, if eligible, with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). Please visit your General Practitioner to complete a MHTP prior to your initial consultation. The Medicare rebate to see a Clinical Psychologist is $141.85.
    All payments are required on the day of your session; you can pay with debit or credit card. We will process your rebate on the day of your session and Medicare typically deposits the rebate in your nominated bank account within two working days.

    Private Health. Clients with private health insurance may be eligible for rebates on psychological treatment. Please check with your health fund to confirm whether you can claim a rebate under ‘Extras.’ If eligible, you will be responsible for processing the rebate directly with your provider.

  • Send us an email or use our contact form to arrange a booking or ask for any further information you need to make your choice. If your GP or another health professional has referred you for the assessment, please send a photo of the pages of this referral when you email. Don't worry if you don't have a referral, they're not necessary to conduct the assessment.

Autism Assessment

(in person in Prahran, Melbourne, or via telehealth anywhere in Australia)

  • An adult Autism assessment involves a number of components:

    1. Gathering information from external sources. This would include having someone who knows you well complete a questionnaire to give some extra information and/or could also include providing school reports or info from your childhood (but it’s okay if you don’t have these!)

    2. Completion of a number of self-report screening questionnaires which will be sent to you prior to your initial assessment appointment

    3. 3 hours (these can be split up depending on your attention and executive functioning needs) spent with a clinical psychologist (in person or via telehealth) to complete the assessment

    4. Provision of a ‘feedback’ session with the assessing psychologist, including either a comprehensive assessment report (available 4-6 weeks after assessment) or diagnostic letter (available 2 weeks after assessment) regarding the outcome of the assessment, as well as recommendations. This is an opportunity for us to discuss the findings with you in detail and for you to ask any questions you may have.

    If you have issues with sensory sensitivities in particular environments or have trouble concentrating, we can make modifications to the assessment process to help you feel more comfortable. Let us know what you need, or if you’re not sure what the options are, we can arrange to discuss them with you before your assessment.

  • Option 1: Comprehensive autism assessment with full report.
    The fee for this service is $1700.

    Option 2: Comprehensive autism assessment with diagnostic letter only.
    We offer this option as a way to keep costs down for individuals who are wishing to explore their neurotype but don’t require a comprehensive report.
    The fee for this service is $1250.

    Medicare.
    A medicare rebate (item 82000) is available only for assessments for people under 25 years old. The medicare rebate is $113.65 and can be used up to 4 times. We will process your rebate on the day of your session; Medicare typically deposits the rebate in your nominated bank account within two working days. Please be aware that if you have been referred under an item 82000, Medicare regulations state that the referring GP or Psychiatrist must receive documentation relating to the outcome of the assessment.

  • Send us an email or use our contact form to arrange a booking or ask for any further information you need to make your choice. If your GP or another health professional has referred you for the assessment, please send a photo of the pages of this referral when you email.

    Don't worry if you don't have a referral, they're not necessary to conduct the assessment.