Melbourne | Brisbane | Telehealth | Now taking new clients
Psychological Treatment
Compassionate, Practical, and Evidence-Based Care
At Cognitive Assessments Australia, we provide psychological treatment for children, adolescents, and adults across Melbourne and Australia (via telehealth). Our aim is to help you improve mood, attention, relationships, and everyday functioning through warm,
evidence-based care. We use proven therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively with you to set clear goals, track progress, and support meaningful change.
Our Approach
Our treatment combines compassion with scientific evidence. Sessions are structured yet personally tailored to your individual needs, context, and goals.
We focus on:
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Collaborative formulation: Understanding what maintains the problem and where to intervene.
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Skills and strategies: Practical tools to improve thoughts, emotions, and daily habits.
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Measurement and feedback: Regular check-ins to guide adjustments.
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Neuro-affirming practice: Adapting sessions for ADHD, autism, and learning profiles.
We coordinate care with your GP, paediatrician, school, or support coordinator (with consent) to ensure consistency across all supports.
Conditions We Commonly Treat:
Treatment Options
Low Mood and Depression
Feeling flat, disconnected, or like you've lost interest in the things that used to matter is more common than you might think - and it is not something you have to push through alone. Whether you are experiencing persistent sadness, low motivation, or a quiet sense of emptiness, therapy can help you understand what is driving these feelings and find a path back to yourself.
Stress, Burnout, and Perfectionism
When the pressure to do more, be more, and perform at your best becomes relentless, it takes a real toll. If you are running on empty, struggling to switch off, or holding yourself to standards that feel impossible to meet, we can work together to help you slow down, set healthier limits, and rebuild a more sustainable way of living and working.
Emotional Dysregulation
Do your emotions sometimes feel overwhelming or hard to control - swinging quickly, hitting hard, or lingering long after the moment has passed? You are not broken. Emotional dysregulation is a real and treatable experience. Therapy can help you understand your emotional patterns, build regulation skills, and feel more in control of your inner world.
Sleep and Lifestyle Concerns
Poor sleep affects everything - your mood, concentration, relationships, and resilience. Whether you are struggling with insomnia, disrupted routines, or habits that are not serving your wellbeing, we take a holistic approach to help you make meaningful, lasting changes that support your overall health.
ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges
Living with ADHD - whether newly diagnosed or long-recognised - can mean navigating a world that does nor always feel built for how your brain works. From difficulty with focus, time management, and follow-through to the frustration and self-doubt that often come with it, therapy can offer practical strategies and genuine understanding to help you thrive.
Autism-Related Support and Adaptations
Every autistic person's experience is unique. We offer a strengths-based, affirming approach to support autistic individuals in navigating daily life, relationships, sensory experiences, and identity. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have known for years, you will find a space here that respects and works with who you are.
Behavioural or School-Based Concerns
When children or young people are struggling at school with behaviour, attention, learning, or social connection - it is often a sign that something deeper needs support. We work collaboratively with young people, families, and schools to understand what is going on beneath the surface and find approaches that actually help.
Adjustment Difficulties, Grief, and Life Transitions
Life does not always move the way we expect. Relationship changes, loss, illness, career shifts, or simply finding yourself in a chapter you did not anticipate can leave you feeling lost or unsteady. Therapy provides a space to process what you are going through, make sense of change, and help you find your footing again.
Habit Change and Health Psychology
Whether you are trying to build new habits, break old ones, or manage a chronic health condition, the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it is real. We draw on evidence-based approaches to help you understand your patterns, build motivation, and create sustainable change without shame or judgment.
Anxiety (Generalised, Social, Phobias, & Panic)
Anxiety can show up in many ways - a constant low hum of worry, a racing heart before social situations, fear responses that feel out of proportion, or sudden, overwhelming panic. Whatever form it takes for you, anxiety is treatable. We use proven, compassionate approaches to help you understand your anxiety and gradually reclaim the life it has been holding you back from.
Relationship and Interpersonal Difficulties
The quality of our relationships has a profound impact on our mental health and sense of self. Whether you are navigating conflict, struggling with communication, experiencing loneliness, going through a separation, or finding that patterns from your past keep showing up in your present connections - therapy can help you understand your relational world and build more fulfilling ways of relating to others.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Difficult or overwhelming experiences don not always stay in the past. Trauma can quietly shape how you see yourself, others, and the world - affecting your sense of safety, your relationships, and your day-to-day functioning. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches, we provide a safe and paced space to process what you have been through and move toward healing.
Treatment Options
Take the First Step
Complete the form below, and our team will be in touch to discuss your needs and schedule your appointment.
What to expect
1. Initial appointment (50 mins): Understanding your concerns and setting goals.
2. Ongoing therapy: Regular sessions (usually weekly or fortnightly) focusing on skill-
building and progress.
3. Between sessions: Short tasks or reflections to apply new strategies (where appropriate).
4. Review: Periodic evaluations to ensure therapy remains effective and aligned with your goals.
We also liaise with other professionals involved in your care to ensure an integrated
approach.
Fees & Rebates
Private Fees: Discussed at the time of booking, please refer to our fee page.
Medicare Rebates: Available with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (Better Access).
Private Health: Rebates may apply depending on your cover.
NDIS: We see self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Cancellation Policy: Notice is required to avoid late fees; full details are provided at
booking.
All invoices include the appropriate item codes for rebate claiming.
Who we work with
Children (4–12 years)
Adolescents (13–18 years)
Adults (19+)
Access and Booking
We offer appointments in our Melbourne clinic and via secure telehealth nationwide.
Our friendly team will guide you through the referral process and match you with the right clinician.