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Our Ballarat psychologists help people of any age, gender and sexuality with depression, anxiety or stress; eating disorders; fears and phobias; low self-esteem; post-traumatic stress disorder and much more.
What Is Psychology?
Psychology is both a science and a profession devoted to understanding how people think, feel, behave, learn, and how biological influences, social pressures, and environmental factors affect them.
As a science, psychological research advances our understanding of human emotion, personality, intelligence, memory, perception, cognition, attention, and motivation, as well as the biological processes that drive these human functions and behaviours. Gaining a richer and deeper understanding of psychology can help people achieve insights into their own actions as well as a better understanding of other people.
However, as an allied health profession, the goals change. It’s about putting that knowledge into practice to help people, communities, and society, in general, to solve day-to-day problems and improve quality of life. With psychological knowledge, we aim to guide people to solutions for real-life problems such as improving mental health and wellbeing, learning, performance, relationships, and societal cohesiveness.
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Areas of Support
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
We can work with people of any age, gender, sexuality, and background.
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Treatment Modalities
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Schema Therapy
Positive behaviour support
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Mindfulness
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Theory)
OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Emma Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
BA Psych; Grad Dip Ed Psych; M Psych (forensic); MAPS; FCCLP.
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.
Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Care Plan and GP referral. Emma also supports individuals covered by WorkCover, TAC, and Victims of Crime (VOCAT) funding.
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Leanne Livingston
Psychologist
B.A. (Psych), Hons (Psych) | MPsych (Couns)
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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Maria Marshall
Clinical Psychologist
BA, PGrad Dip Psych (Hon) | MPsych(Clin)
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.
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Why Access Psychology Care?
Psychology care is beneficial for a range of individuals. Whether you’re navigating a challenging time of your life, experiencing grief, managing a mental health condition, or just need some extra support, a psychologist can provide the guidance and support you need.
To learn new ways of coping with stress and anxiety
To diagnose and manage mental health conditions
Book Your Psychology Appointment In Ballarat Today
Our qualified and highly experienced psychologists offer care in a respectful, compassionate, and understanding environment. If you’re looking for a psychologist to support you in Ballarat VIC, book your appointment at Modern Medicine today.
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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.
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.
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FEES, REBATES & APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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.
MINORS
There is no age limit to treating minors. If a parent is booking in a young child, there is the option to have an initial appointment without the child so the parent can discuss any issues freely.
WHAT WE DO NOT OFFER
Psychological assessments or letter writing of any kind including:
1. ADHD assessments
2. Cognitive assessments
3. Intellectual assessments
4. WorkCover assessments
5. Letters to court
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.
Please note that Modern Medicine is not a crisis service. For urgent issues contact Ballarat Mental Health Service 1300 661 323 or Lifeline on 131 114. Please see below for details of other services.
Accepting: MHCPs, TAC, WorkCover, NDIS, TAC and private health insurance. 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.
Medicare rebated Mental Health Care Plans (MHCPs): Medicare will rebate an amount for your consultation for a General and Clinical Psychologist. 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.
NDIS: Self-managed and plan-managed participants.
If you’d like additional information about who you should see, please call our reception on 03 5331 4221.
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RESOURCES
These links are for general information only. The views and opinions expressed by the organisations to which links are provided are not necessarily the views held by Modern Medicine. This also applies equally to those organisations in which psychologists at Modern Medicine are members, as required by relevant Commonwealth, State, or Territory legislation or organisations in which psychologists at Modern Medicine are members in order to provide services under the Medicare Benefits Scheme.
Psychiatric Triage
24 hour 7 day a week service for assessment of people in immediate psychiatric crisis
1300 661 323
Lifeline
24 hour 7 day a week telephone counselling, referral options open to anyone
131 114
After Hours Child Protection Line
24 hour crisis line for immediate care and protection concerns for children
131 278
Suicide Help Line
24 hour 7 day a week counselling and support for those concerned about suicidal risk in others
1300 651 251
Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Crisis Line24 hour crisis line for those recently sexually assaulted. Crisis counselling, legal and medical care access
1800 806 292
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service of Victoria
24 hour 7 day a week crisis telephone line offering information, support, referrals for refuge for women and children experiencing abusive relationships
1800 015 188
Kids Helpline
Confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling for young people 5 to 25 years
1800 551 800
Beyond Blue
National organisation for information on depression anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-natal depression, and related topics
Black Dog Institute
Not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
02 9382 4523
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD). Translated fact sheets
Sane Australia
Provides information about symptoms of mental health, treatments, medications, where to go for support and help for carers
1800 187 263
PANDA
Support groups and referral service for women with antenatal and postnatal depression and postpartum psychosis
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