Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychology Practice in Laverton
At Embodied Psychology, we are committed to delivering comprehensive mental health support through an integrated, individualised approach. Based in Laverton, Melbourne, our practice extends services to Western suburbs and offers telehealth consultations across Victoria and Australia. Led by principal psychologist Dr Joanne Thorburn, our team brings extensive experience working with diverse populations, including neurodiverse individuals, those with chronic conditions, and members of the LGBTQIA community. Our philosophy recognises the interconnectedness of physical, social, and spiritual health with psychological wellbeing, ensuring collaborative care alongside treating physicians. With expertise in evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, and ACT, we tailor treatment plans to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity.Our clinicians hold advanced qualifications and memberships in professional bodies such as the Australian Psychological Society and EMDR Association of Australia. We prioritise accessibility through NDIS and private health fund partnerships while maintaining a client-centred focus on empowerment and growth. Our practice manager Suzana Bosevska ensures seamless administrative support, complementing our clinicians' dedication to mental wellbeing. Through decades of combined experience in educational, clinical, and community settings, we strive to create meaningful pathways for positive change.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Autism Assessments
Chronic Pain Management
Neurodiversity Support
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Telehealth Services
Highlights and features
- We offer an integrated approach combining psychological, physical, and social health perspectives
- Our team includes AHPRA-registered clinicians with specialist training in EMDR and neurodiversity
- We provide telehealth services across Australia with NDIS and private health fund partnerships
- Our evidence-based therapies address complex needs including chronic pain and trauma recovery
- We maintain active professional affiliations with Australian Psychological Society and EMDR Association
Services
Depression Treatment
Our evidence-based depression treatment combines cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, and compassion-focused approaches. We address persistent low mood, motivation issues, and emotional regulation challenges through personalised treatment plans. Our clinicians work collaboratively to identify triggers and develop coping strategies while integrating somatic interventions for holistic recovery.
Autism Assessments
Specialist autism assessments for children and adults use evidence-based tools like ADI-R and MIGDAS-2. Our comprehensive evaluations include cognitive, adaptive behaviour, and developmental history assessments. We provide detailed diagnostic reports and tailored support recommendations while offering post-diagnostic guidance for individuals and families.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy addresses trauma and PTSD symptoms through structured protocols. Our EMDRAA-member clinicians help reprocess distressing memories while maintaining client safety. This therapy integrates somatic awareness and grounding techniques to manage emotional overwhelm during trauma recovery.
Chronic Pain Management
Multidisciplinary chronic pain management combines psychological techniques with medical collaboration. We address pain-related distress using acceptance commitment therapy and mindfulness strategies. Our approach improves functional capacity while addressing emotional impacts of long-term health conditions through individualised treatment frameworks.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth consultations provide accessible mental health support across Australia. Our virtual services maintain clinical standards while offering flexibility for remote clients. We deliver assessments, therapy sessions, and follow-up care through encrypted platforms compatible with NDIS and private health fund requirements.
People
Dr Joanne Thorburn
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with PhD in post-aneurysm recovery, 20+ years in diverse settings including hospitals and private practice. Specialises in trauma, neurodiversity, and chronic illness. Holds multiple professional affiliations including Australian Psychological Society.
Suzana Bosevska
Practice Manager
Practice manager with 30 years medical reception experience. Oversees clinic operations and client coordination while providing multilingual support in English and Macedonian. Ensures smooth administrative functioning of clinical services.
Della Tanri
Provisional Psychologist
Provisional psychologist completing Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University. Provides assessment and intervention services for all age groups with immediate availability for private and NDIS clients.
Christopher Leaver
Provisional Psychologist
Provisional psychologist undertaking Masters of Professional Psychology. Offers assessment and therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and adults through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual client needs.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide depression treatment, anxiety therapy, trauma counselling, autism assessments, chronic pain management, and neurodiversity support using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth services across Victoria and Australia-wide for assessments, therapy sessions, and follow-up care with registered psychologists.
Are you NDIS registered?
We support NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed. Unfortunately, we cannot accept NDIA-managed participants at this time.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact our practice manager Suzana Bosevska at 03 8593 9598 during business hours Tuesday-Friday to schedule appointments with available clinicians.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilise CBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT, and somatic interventions tailored to individual needs. We integrate evidence-based modalities with personalised treatment planning.
