#Thoughts
Psychologist In Belmont, Geelong
Your child may work hard at school and still come home exhausted, with a teacher raising questions about learning or attention. It can be hard to know which details matter and what kind of help to ask for. Bring the school feedback and what you’ve noticed at home. A careful conversation can help narrow the question and work out whether an assessment would be useful.
Collette Caffrey is a registered psychologist and teacher who offers psychology appointments and assessments for children, adolescents and adults. When learning is part of the question, Collette draws on experience in education to consider what’s happening across home and school. Saturday appointments are available at Belmont Counselling Rooms in Geelong, with assessments prioritised at this location.
Psychology Appointments In Belmont, Geelong
Belmont appointments are arranged in advance. If Saturday doesn’t suit, ask when you enquire and we’ll explain any other available options. Telehealth is offered only in limited circumstances.
Therapy & Psychological Support
Collette works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, trauma-related concerns, loss and grief. Collette also sees children and adolescents, with parent or caregiver involvement tailored to their age and circumstances.
Psychological & Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Collette provides cognitive, educational, autism, ADHD, functional capacity and emotional or behavioural assessments in Belmont. An intake appointment helps clarify the question an assessment needs to answer and which tools may be relevant.
Collette’s Psychology & Education Experience
Collette is a registered psychologist with a background in early childhood education, primary teaching, literacy and school leadership. That experience helps when a family needs to talk through learning, school participation or reports from different professionals. We’ll ask about strengths and daily life alongside the difficulties that prompted the enquiry. You can read more about Collette before your appointment.
Make an enquiry
Call 0456 410 183 or send an enquiry online.
What To Expect At Your First Psychology Appointment
Starting With An Intake Appointment
The first appointment is usually a 50-minute intake. We’ll ask about your current concerns, relevant history, strengths and supports. Parents can describe what they’ve noticed at home or school. You can arrive with questions about therapy or assessment without having to choose an approach in advance.
Agreeing On The Next Step
Collette develops a psychological formulation with you to explore what may have contributed to the difficulty, what may be maintaining it and what supports could help. From there, we’ll discuss therapy, assessment or another appropriate pathway. Questionnaires or other measures may be used where they help clarify concerns.
Psychology Fees, Referrals & Funding In Geelong
A standard 50-minute psychology appointment costs $270. You can self-refer. #Thoughts doesn’t bulk bill or offer concession rates. The full fee confirms your appointment, and an eligible rebate is claimed afterwards. With an eligible referral, a Medicare rebate of $101.55 may apply to an eligible 50-minute therapy session.
Assessments are usually quoted at $2,000 to $3,000, depending on the plan. For private assessments, a 50 per cent deposit of the agreed cost is required before the assessment begins. Funding and Medicare eligibility for assessments vary. Please tell us if NDIS, TAC, WorkSafe or FAS arrangements are involved so we can explain the relevant process before formal assessment appointments are confirmed.
Emergency & Crisis Support
This psychology practice doesn’t provide crisis or emergency services, and messages may not be reviewed immediately.
If you or another person is in immediate danger, call 000 or attend the nearest hospital emergency department. For confidential crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Enquire About A Belmont Psychology Appointment
To ask about Saturday appointments at 44 Mt Pleasant Rd, call 0456 410 183 or send an enquiry online. Tell us whether you’re interested in therapy or assessment so we can explain the next step. Get directions
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174 Corio Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 Get directions
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Belmont Counselling Rooms, 44 Mt Pleasant Rd, Belmont (Saturdays) Get directions
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FAQs About Seeing A Psychologist In Belmont, Geelong
Are Saturday Psychology Appointments Available In Belmont?
Yes. Collette sees clients at Belmont Counselling Rooms on Saturdays, with assessment appointments prioritised. Contact us to ask about current times.
Can I Arrange An Autism Or ADHD Assessment In Geelong?
You can enquire about autism and ADHD assessments at the Belmont rooms. The intake appointment clarifies the referral question and the assessment plan.
Do I Need A Referral To See The Psychologist In Belmont?
You can self-refer. An eligible referral is needed if you want to claim a Medicare rebate for an eligible therapy appointment.
Does #Thoughts See Children & Teenagers In Geelong?
Yes. Collette sees children and adolescents at Belmont, with parents and caregivers involved as appropriate to the young person’s age and needs.
How Much Does A Psychology Appointment In Belmont Cost?
A 50-minute psychology appointment costs $270. Assessments are quoted separately, usually at $2,000 to $3,000 depending on what’s required.