Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Psychological Support in Coburg
Founded in 2016, Melbourne Psychology & Counselling has established itself as a trusted provider of evidence-based psychological treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. Our team of highly skilled psychologists prioritises client-centred care, tailoring therapeutic approaches to individual needs while maintaining a non-judgmental, inclusive environment. With expertise in anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma recovery, and more, we combine clinical excellence with ongoing research to ensure measurable outcomes.Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through telehealth services, flexible appointment options, and a rigorous intake process that matches clients with the most suitable psychologist. We actively support professional development through mentoring programs for early-career psychologists and maintain industry leadership through regular participation in clinical supervision and peer-reviewed research.
Services
Couples Therapy
OCD Online Programs
Psychological Assessments
EAP Sessions
Telehealth Psychology
Early Career Mentoring
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Trauma Treatment
Schema Therapy
Positive Psychology
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs
- Our team consists of experienced psychologists with expertise in diverse psychological disorders
- We maintain 96.8% client satisfaction through personalised therapeutic relationships
- We provide accessible care through telehealth and flexible appointment options
- We support professional development through structured mentoring programs
What people say
Improved coping skills
Positive therapeutic relationships
Non-judgmental environment
Accessible telehealth options
Effective OCD treatment
Services
Couples Therapy
Our couples therapy program helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen relationships through evidence-informed approaches. We address conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and life transitions while maintaining a safe, inclusive environment for all relationship types. Sessions focus on practical strategies tailored to each couple's unique dynamics.
OCD Online Programs
Our OCD online treatment programs combine therapist support with structured ERP therapy to help adults manage obsessive-compulsive disorder. These accessible programs use proven methodologies like OCD STOP while providing group support to improve treatment completion rates and long-term outcomes for participants.
Psychological Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder across all age groups. Our process includes initial consultations, tailored evaluation methods, and detailed reporting with practical strategies. Assessments are conducted by registered psychologists using evidence-based diagnostic criteria and person-centred approaches.
EAP Sessions
Our Employee Assistance Program offers short-term, solution-focused counselling for work-related stress and personal issues. This employer-funded service provides confidential support through brief interventions, early intervention strategies, and appropriate referrals for ongoing care when needed.
Telehealth Psychology
Telehealth services deliver evidence-based psychological treatment through secure online platforms. This accessible option maintains clinical effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients who prefer remote sessions or require specialist support beyond geographical limitations.
People
Dr Claire Ahern
Clinical Psychologist & Director
Dr Ahern founded MPC in 2016 and specialises in OCD treatment. She leads online programs and mentors early-career psychologists while maintaining active research into clinical outcomes.
Dr Christine Raab
Clinical Psychologist & Director
Co-founder with expertise in trauma recovery and evidence-based therapies. Dr Raab oversees clinical standards and contributes to professional development programs for psychologists.
Nika Cseh
Couples Therapist
Specialist in relationship counselling with experience addressing communication breakdowns, trust issues, and life transitions through structured therapeutic interventions.
Sarah Fleming
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Assessment specialist with qualifications in diagnosing ADHD and autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan, using comprehensive evaluation frameworks and person-centred approaches.
Andrea Schwede
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Telehealth specialist with extensive experience delivering evidence-based treatments through digital platforms while maintaining clinical effectiveness and client engagement.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide couples therapy, OCD treatment, psychological assessments, EAP sessions, telehealth services, and mentoring programs for early-career psychologists.
How do I book an appointment?
Complete our online form or contact our intake team directly to discuss your needs and schedule an initial assessment session.
Do you offer telehealth options?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth psychology treatment for clients who prefer remote sessions or require specialist support.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment details are confirmed during booking. We accept major credit cards and offer flexible payment arrangements when required.
Are psychological assessments covered by Medicare?
Medicare rebates aren't available for assessments, but limited rebates exist for autism assessments under 25 through specific referral pathways.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
Yes, our psychologists specialise in treating children and adolescents with conditions including ADHD, anxiety, and developmental disorders.
Reviews (3)
Emma Ziccone
Aug 08, 2020
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Richard Davies got angry at me in a session because he misunderstood what I was saying
I didn't need to go through that it caused me distress
He was not helpful at all
I didn't need to go through that it caused me distress
He was not helpful at all
E. Smith
Jul 09, 2018
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Best psychology experience I have had in over 20 years of seeking assistance. Excellent admin staff as well. thanks
Michelle & Lee
Sep 28, 2017
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Claire Ahern was very unprofessional and unresponsive when I attempted to see her. She insisted on conducting intrusive pre-screening on the phone which I found intrusive and inappropriate. She requested further info but after I provided this, she did not reply. When I followed up, she chose to leave a voicemail saying she would not help, sounded vague and unprofessional. Would have had more respect had she communicated this as part of a two way conversation rather than s voicemail and also should have discussed referral options but she offered neither and I also had to chase up a response. Will
