Psychologist in Altona Meadows
Our home base: the clinic is at 399 Queen Street, Altona Meadows, with free on-site parking for in-person adult sessions. We see adults in person, and adults and adolescents (12+) by telehealth.
Clinic Details
Location
399 Queen Street, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
Right here in Altona Meadows
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Contact
(03) 4252 8176
reception@cymp.com.au
Altona Meadows at a glance
Basic demographics for Altona Meadows (Hobsons Bay) from the ABS Census 2021 QuickStats. They describe the suburb, not our clients.
18,479
Residents
41
Median age
44%
Families that are couples with children
26.6%
Homes being rented
37.8%
Residents born overseas
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021.
Mental health in Altona Meadows
9.5%
of people in Altona Meadows reported a long-term mental health condition (including depression or anxiety) in the 2021 Census. That is above the figure for Australia (8.8%) and for Victoria (8.8%).
Source: ABS Census 2021 QuickStats, Altona Meadows; comparison figures from Australia and Victoria QuickStats.
The wider picture
The ABS National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing (2020-22) found that among people aged 16 to 85, 21.4% in Victoria (21.5% Australia-wide) had a mental disorder in the previous 12 months. Anxiety disorders affected 17.4% in Victoria (17.2% nationally) and affective disorders such as depression 7.6% (7.5% nationally). These are state and national figures; the study does not report them for individual suburbs. ABS source.
What these numbers do and don't mean
- Census figures describe the suburb, not our clients. They tell you nothing about who attends our practice.
- The Census figure is self-reported: it counts people who chose to list a mental health condition as a long-term health condition. It is not a diagnosis count, and it is not the same measure as the survey's 12-month disorder prevalence, so the two should not be compared directly.
- Small differences between suburbs are not meaningful. Age mix, willingness to report and access to health services all influence what people record.
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How we can help people in Altona Meadows
This is where our rooms are: 399 Queen Street, with free on-site parking. Altona Meadows has around 18,500 residents, a median age of 41, and 44.0% of families are couples with children, so many households are juggling work, school and family routines. We see adults in person between 8am and 5:30pm on weekdays, and telehealth is there when travel or timing gets in the way.
Brett Mackie, a Registered Psychologist, works with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress using approaches such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, clinical hypnosis and virtual reality exposure therapy. Which approach is suggested depends on what you are dealing with and what you want from therapy, and results vary from person to person.
If your GP has prepared a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Medicare rebates apply to sessions with Brett. Adolescents aged 12 and over can be seen by telehealth with Natalie Bryson, a provisional psychologist working under supervision, on Fridays.
Results vary between people, and we cannot guarantee any particular outcome. Your psychologist will talk through the options with you before starting.
Finding us in Altona Meadows
Our rooms are at 399 Queen Street, Altona Meadows VIC 3028. There is free on-site parking, and in-person sessions for adults are available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm.
If you would rather not travel, telehealth is available Australia-wide for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. Read more about telehealth or see our fees and Medicare rebates.
Psychology services for people in Altona Meadows
We offer a range of therapies. What is suggested depends on your needs, and results vary between people.
Individual Therapy
Support for anxiety, depression, trauma and life challenges (adults in person or by telehealth)
EMDR Therapy
Trauma-focused therapy using Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
Adolescent Telehealth (12+)
Telehealth support for young people with anxiety, low mood and school pressures
Therapies We Offer
Approaches are chosen with you, based on what you are dealing with.
EMDR
A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process distressing memories so they may feel less intense over time.
Clinical Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses focused attention and suggestion, usually alongside CBT. It may help some people with anxiety, pain and some habits; results vary.
VR Therapy
A therapy that uses immersive virtual reality to support you in working with fears, phobias, and anxiety in a controlled, gradual setting.
ACT
A mindfulness-based therapy that helps you accept difficult experiences while committing to actions aligned with your values.
Common questions from Altona Meadows
Where is the clinic in Altona Meadows?
Our rooms are at 399 Queen Street, Altona Meadows VIC 3028. There is free on-site parking, and in-person appointments for adults run Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm.
Can Altona Meadows residents choose between telehealth and in-person sessions?
Yes. Adults can see us in person in Altona Meadows or by secure video, and adolescents aged 12 and over are seen by telehealth. Natalie Bryson (provisional psychologist, working under supervision) sees adolescents aged 12 and over, and adults, by telehealth on Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Brett Mackie (Registered Psychologist) has limited availability, so please contact reception or join a waitlist.
Can I use Medicare to see a psychologist if I live in Altona Meadows?
Medicare rebates apply to sessions with Brett Mackie when you have a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Sessions with Natalie Bryson are private ($80) with no Medicare rebate. We are not a registered NDIS provider, so we can only see NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed. Fees and eligibility are explained on our fees page.
More answers are on our FAQ page.
Ready to book?
We welcome people from Altona Meadows for in-person sessions in Altona Meadows or by telehealth.
Availability changes from week to week. Brett Mackie is not taking new clients at the moment, so you can join his waitlist or ask reception about other options. Our provisional psychologist, Natalie Bryson, sees adolescents (12+) and adults by telehealth on Fridays (private fee, no Medicare rebate).