Stress management

How to get started

Find the right Psychologist

Most of our psychologists work in the Melbourne CBD Clinic, and the rest in different locations across Melbourne. You can find out all about our psychologists – when, where and what issues they work with – on our online booking page or you can call our reception on 1300 161 639.

Personal Matching

We recommend that your first step is an online Personal Matching appointment. Research shows that the key to successful outcomes is the relationship between client and psychologist. At Psychology Melbourne, we don't leave that to chance. We offer a personal matching session with one of our trained Matching Psychologists who will expertly choose the right psychologist for you and your issues.

Fees & rebates

GP Referral

All our psychologists are registered with Medicare, allowing clients with a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP to receive a substantial rebate.

Note that you do not require a referral from a GP unless you intend to claim a Medicare rebate.

Find out more about MHCP Medicare rebate.

Information for referring GPs

Opening hours

Reception is open:
Mon–Thu 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
closed public holidays

After hours appointments may also be available.

Find out more about our counselling hours and appointments.

Phone & video counselling

If you are can't get to the clinic, you can use our secure phone and video counselling services. This allows you to get expert, effective psychological help from your home, but also from work or your hotel room when you’re interstate or overseas.

FAQs

See answers to frequently asked questions about our clinics, treatment, EAP, fees and rebates.

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What is stress?

Stress is something we all feel from time to time. How often do we find ourselves talking about how stressed we are? Ironically, however, we are often not clear about what it actually is, and in many cases we are confused about what we are actually experiencing.

Stress is a common-place reaction to the demands and frustrations of modern life. When we feel stressed, our body releases increased amounts of the hormone cortisol. Not all stress is bad. In small doses it can have a positive effect; giving us the extra energy and concentration that can help us meet that deadline, or react to threatening situations. It can even save your life. Optimal performance in these situations is reached with moderate levels of stress.

When stress becomes chronic, or levels reach too high levels , however, it can cause major problems with relationships, work and our mental and physical health. Feeling rundown or getting sick increasingly often are common signs we’re overly stressed. As our bodies are responding to the stressful environments and situations in our lives, our immune system is overworked and overtired, so that it can no longer protect you.

Stress can be associated with particular phases of life. The stress of parenting, for instance, is emerging as a major issue for couples, and Psychology Melbourne offers particular expertise in this and other specific stress issues.

What are some of the signs of stress?

Physical

Cognitive

Emotional

What can cause stress?

Stress can be caused by many things. These include demands at work or at home, health problems, having too much to do and little time to do it. Stress can be exacerbated by your coping style, your personality, your thought processes and factors such as fitness levels and sleep patterns.

Some common situations that can lead to high stress include:

Strategies to help manage stress

Psychology Melbourne can help

The team of experienced psychologists are trained to help you manage and reduce stress through a number of evidence based treatment and therapeutic approaches. These may include mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive behavioural stress management, stress inoculation training and relaxation techniques.

When to seek professional assistance

If high stress levels persist or are significantly interfering with your life, you should seek professional help. In addition to individual sessions, we also run classes on How to Manage Stress and Anxiety which are highly popular and attract a Medicare rebate with a referral from a GP.

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