Melbourne Children's Psychology Clinic

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Psychological Support for Children, Teens, Young Adults and Families

Psychological Support for Children, Teens, Young Adults and Families

When a young person is finding emotions, relationships, learning, development or everyday life difficult, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic provides psychological therapy and developmental assessments for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4–25. We work collaboratively with young people, parents and carers through our Ivanhoe and Hampton clinics.

When a young person is finding emotions, relationships, learning, development or everyday life difficult, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic provides psychological therapy and developmental assessments for children, teenagers and young adults aged 4–25. We work collaboratively with young people, parents and carers through our Ivanhoe and Hampton clinics.

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Ivanhoe Clinic · Hampton Clinic

Our services

Support for Different Stages of Development

Children, teenagers and young adults experience challenges differently. Our services are adapted to developmental stage, communication style and individual needs, with parents and carers involved where appropriate. Twelve-year-olds may be supported through either the child or teen service, depending on their needs and stage of development.

Families may come to MCPC for ongoing therapeutic support, a psychological assessment, or guidance about which service may be relevant. These are different processes with different aims.

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Counselling and Therapy

Our psychologists provide evidence-based therapy for children, teenagers and young adults. Therapy begins with understanding the person’s concerns, strengths, circumstances and goals. The approach is adapted to age and individual needs, with parent or carer involvement considered as part of the work.

Child Counselling · Teen Counselling · Young Adult Counselling · Parent and Family Support · Therapy Approaches

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Psychological and Developmental Assessments

Assessments can help clarify a young person’s strengths, differences and support needs. MCPC provides ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning assessments, with feedback and recommendations relevant to the assessment undertaken.

ADHD Assessment · Autism Assessment · Cognitive and Learning Assessment

Reasons families contact us

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Support Begins With Understanding What Is Happening

Support Begins With Understanding What Is Happening

A family does not need to arrive with a diagnosis or know exactly which service to request. People contact MCPC about emotional wellbeing, behaviour, development, learning, relationships, school, identity and family change.

Some concerns fit within a broad counselling enquiry. Others benefit from more focused information or an assessment pathway.

Emotional and Everyday Wellbeing

Big feelings, stress, low confidence, grief, adjustment, friendship challenges, school pressure and difficulty coping with change. Explore counselling by age

Focused Teen Support

Focused information for times when anxiety, persistent low mood or withdrawal is having a significant effect on a teenager’s daily life. Teen Anxiety Therapy · Teen Depression and Low Mood Therapy

OCD Support

Learn about psychological treatment for children and adolescents experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours through our Ivanhoe clinic. OCD Treatment for Children and Adolescents

Assessment and Neurodevelopment

Explore ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning assessments when a family is seeking greater clarity about strengths, differences and support needs. ADHD Assessment · Autism Assessment · Cognitive and Learning Assessment

If you are unsure where your enquiry fits, provide some initial information when you contact us. Our reception team can explain what happens next. Please note that an enquiry does not guarantee a particular service, clinician or appointment time.

A family does not need to arrive with a diagnosis or know exactly which service to request. People contact MCPC about emotional wellbeing, behaviour, development, learning, relationships, school, identity and family change.

Some concerns fit within a broad counselling enquiry. Others benefit from more focused information or an assessment pathway.

Emotional and Everyday Wellbeing

Big feelings, stress, low confidence, grief, adjustment, friendship challenges, school pressure and difficulty coping with change. Explore counselling by age

Focused Teen Support

Focused information for times when anxiety, persistent low mood or withdrawal is having a significant effect on a teenager’s daily life. Teen Anxiety Therapy · Teen Depression and Low Mood Therapy

OCD Support

Learn about psychological treatment for children and adolescents experiencing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours through our Ivanhoe clinic. OCD Treatment for Children and Adolescents

Assessment and Neurodevelopment

Explore ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning assessments when a family is seeking greater clarity about strengths, differences and support needs. ADHD Assessment · Autism Assessment · Cognitive and Learning Assessment

If you are unsure where your enquiry fits, provide some initial information when you contact us. Our reception team can explain what happens next. Please note that an enquiry does not guarantee a particular service, clinician or appointment time.

Care That Responds to the Individual

Care That Responds to the Individual

Psychological support works best when it begins with the person rather than a template. Our psychologists consider developmental stage, communication style, strengths, current concerns and the environments in which daily life takes place.

For children and teenagers, parents and carers may be involved in ways that support understanding and the use of strategies beyond appointments. The type of involvement depends on age, needs, goals, privacy and safety.

Our psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Therapeutic approaches, assessment methods and recommendations vary according to the service and the individual.

Psychological support works best when it begins with the person rather than a template. Our psychologists consider developmental stage, communication style, strengths, current concerns and the environments in which daily life takes place.

For children and teenagers, parents and carers may be involved in ways that support understanding and the use of strategies beyond appointments. The type of involvement depends on age, needs, goals, privacy and safety.

Our psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Therapeutic approaches, assessment methods and recommendations vary according to the service and the individual.

Learn About Our Therapy Approaches

Our approach

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Our team

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Meet Our Psychologists

Meet Our Psychologists

MCPC’s team includes psychologists who work with children, adolescents, young adults and families. Each clinician profile outlines qualifications, areas of focus and therapeutic approach, helping families learn more about the people who may be involved in their care.

Meet Our Psychologists

Our clinics

Visit MCPC in Ivanhoe or Hampton

MCPC works with children, young people and families through two Melbourne clinic locations. Visit the relevant clinic page for contact details and current service information.

Ivanhoe Clinic

30 Seddon Street
Ivanhoe VIC 3079

(03) 9497 2006

ivanhoe_reception@melbournecpc.com.au

ivanhoe_reception@melbournecpc.com.au

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Hampton Clinic

617 Hampton Street
Brighton VIC 3186

(03) 9521 0307

hampton_reception@melbournecpc.com.au

hampton_reception@melbournecpc.com.au

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Not Sure Where to Begin?

You do not need to identify the right psychologist or service before contacting us. Tell our reception team who the enquiry is for, what has prompted you to seek support, whether you are considering therapy or an assessment, and which clinic is relevant to you.

The team can explain what happens next and provide current information about fees, referrals and documentation relevant to the service you are seeking.

Read Frequently Asked Questions

Next steps

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Fees and funding

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Fees, Medicare and NDIS

All MCPC psychologists are registered with AHPRA. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible clients with an appropriate referral from a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist.

MCPC works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Contact reception for current information about fees, rebates, funding arrangements and documentation relevant to the service you are seeking.

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