New Patient Offer
FREE 15min PHONE CONSULT
Have a free 15 minute phone consult with one of our psychologists before commiting to a full session
The right fit is important to us, so we take our time to make sure you’re comfortable with your choice of psychologist.
Local Psychologists In Ballarat
At Modern Medicine we provide a safe supportive space where our patients can work past difficulties and trauma. We aim to reduce symptoms for our patients and create opportunities for self-growth and self-worth and provide an ongoing better quality of life, by guiding our patients to solutions for real-life problems such as improving mental health and wellbeing, learning, performance, relationships, and societal cohesiveness.
We welcome private health insurance, Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS, WorkCover and TAC patients.
FREE 15min PHONE CONSULT
Have a free 15 minute phone consult with one of our psychologists.
The right fit is important to us, so we take our time to make sure you’re comfortable with your choice of psychologist.
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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Our psychologists help people of any age, gender and sexuality with depression, anxiety or stress; addiction; eating disorders; fears and phobias; low self-esteem; post-traumatic stress disorder and much more.
Our psychologists provide support for:
Depression
Anxiety and Phobias
Social Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Management
Developmental Trauma
Bullying
Self-Esteem / Confidence
Mental Stress and Coping
Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
THERAPIES WE PROVIDE
Our Psychologists utilise a number of evidence-based approaches including:
EMDR
(Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
CBT
(Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
SCHEMA THERAPY
MINDFULNESS
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
ACT
(Acceptance and Commitment Theory)
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What to Expect
Our psychologists provide a safe supportive space where you can work past difficulties and trauma, towards self-growth and an ongoing better quality of life. It’s about solutions.
Your First Visit
Your psychologist will take your history to gain a better understanding about you and you’ll get to know them. Your psychologist will help identify your individual goals and help you understand about our mental function.
Treatment Plan
Your psychologist will formulate a tailored treatment plan designed around your symptoms and goals.
Working Towards Your Outcomes
Your psychologist aims to reduce symptoms and create opportunities for self-growth and self-worth and provide an ongoing better quality of life.
FREE 15min PHONE CONSULT
Have a free 15 minute phone consult with one of our psychologists.
The right fit is important to us, so we take our time to make sure you’re comfortable with your choice of psychologist.
Our Psychologists
Maria Marshall
Clinical Psychologist
Maria is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with clients in a connected and collaborative manner while providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
Maria has a particular interest in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) as a therapy however, she draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Deep Brain Orientating (DBR) and Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) in order to provide an individualised approach that meets the unique needs, aspirations, goals and temperament of each client.
Maria enjoys working with clients across various conditions, however, she has a strong interest in childhood experiences and their ongoing influences into adulthood, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Autism (ASD) and behavioural issues.
Emma Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Emma is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of expertise in mental health. She is a member of AHPRA, the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP).
Throughout her career, Emma has worked in various clinical settings, including community mental health services, crisis assessment and treatment teams, primary mental health services, and private practice. This extensive experience allows her to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Emma works with adolescents and adults, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has a special interest in Animal-Assisted Therapy and is a trained handler for Therapy Dog Rosie and Therapy Dog in Training, Lenny.
With a warm, practical, and holistic approach, Emma collaborates with her clients to identify the most effective strategies to support their mental health and well-being. She provides therapy for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, personality disorders, self-esteem and confidence challenges, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, assertiveness, and personal development.
Leanne Livingston
Psychologist
Leanne is a registered Psychologist who uses a client-centred approach to treatment and care. She creates a safe and nurturing environment in counselling and has a compassionate, collaborative and person-centred approach and has flexibility to tailor therapy for each client and their unique needs. She aims to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space for adolescents, adults and older adults to build self-compassion and understanding, resilience and mastery. Leanne understands how difficult and overwhelming it can be to search for a psychologist and believes in collaboratively sharing the therapeutic space with a client, responding to their needs in a safe and non-judgmental way that allows for self-reflection and curiosity.
Leanne completed her academic qualifications and has worked as a Psychologist since 2006 and she uses her experience from roles in the community, educational, government, not-for-profit and private sector areas. She incorporates interpersonal therapy, and draws upon a range of evidenced-based approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focussed therapy (SFT), schema therapy (ST) and mindfulness-based strategies. Leanne enjoys working with people who experience difficulties across a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, family violence, substance use issues, chronic pain, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?
No, you don’t need a referral to see one of our psychologists, however if you want to use MHCP (Medical Health Care Plan) then you will need to organise this with your doctor and bring this along to your first appointment.
How long is each appointment?
Appointments are 50 mins long.
What are your psychologist fees?
Medicare rebates apply and vary depending on the clinician’s qualification.
If you are eligible for a Mental Health Care plan, available from your GP, you may be able to access a Medicare rebate (for a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year). Please note, a gap fee will apply and will vary depending on your referral needs. Similarly, if you are claiming through NDIS, TAC or Workcover a gap fee may apply. Please contact the clinic for your out of pocket costs. You do not need to have a Mental Health Care Plan or other funding body to attend sessions, you may wish to pay privately, but it does assist in reducing costs for you.
To obtain a Mental Health Care Plan you’ll need to make an appointment with your doctor. This doesn’t need to be a regular doctor, it can be any GP you choose. You’ll need a longer consultation to complete the plan so please let the doctor’s clinic know at the time of making the appointment. You might feel nervous about speaking to your doctor, that’s really normal, try to remember they see many people a day who are wanting mental health support.
Modern Medicine does not offer bulk-billed services.
How do I claim?
MHCPs, TAC, WorkCover, NDIS, and HICAPS for private health claiming is available onsite. With the exception of plan-managed NDIS participants, accounts must be paid in full on the day of the appointment and our friendly reception team will prepare the necessary information for you to claim your entitlements.
Do you accept NDIS patients?
Do you accept TAC and WorkCover patients?
Yes, our psychologists treat TAC and WorkCover patients.
Can I use a Mental Health Care Plan?
Medicare rebated Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) are accepted: We will need paperwork of your MHCP prior to your appointment for the rebate to be claimed which we can do for you onsite on the day of your appointment.
Do you provide ADHD, Cognitive or Intellectual Assessments?
No, we don’t provide ADHD Assessments, Cognitive Assessments or Intellectual Assessments.
If you are requiring diagnosis assessments, please call us to discuss this option so we can direct you. However, we do not perform this service.
Do you provide WorkCover Assessments?
No, we don’t provide WorkCover assessments.
Do you provide letters to court?
No, we don’t provide letters to court.
FREE 15min PHONE CONSULT
Have a free 15 minute phone consult with one of our psychologists.
The right fit is important to us, so we take our time to make sure you’re comfortable with your choice of psychologist.
We provide support for thousands of patients and our results speak for themselves
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