Online psychology appointments across Victoria
Telehealth Psychology Across Victoria
Breathe-n-Smile Psychology may offer telehealth psychology appointments for adults and older teens across Victoria, depending on suitability, goals, clinical needs, and appointment availability.
Online sessions can support people who cannot easily attend Essendon North or Footscray, including people in regional Victoria, busy workers, students, carers, neurodivergent adults, and people who prefer therapy from a familiar setting.
Who Telehealth Psychology May Suit
Telehealth can make psychology more accessible when travel, time, fatigue, sensory demands, caring responsibilities, or distance make in-person appointments harder.
For some people, online therapy also feels less overwhelming. Being in a familiar environment may make it easier to talk, pause, take notes, use grounding items, or recover after the session.
What Telehealth Sessions Can Support
Telehealth psychology can cover many of the same discussion-based therapy areas as in-person sessions. The exact approach depends on assessment, fit, preferences, goals, and clinical suitability.
ADHD and Neurodivergent Support
Sessions may focus on executive functioning, burnout, masking, emotional regulation, sensory load, planning, self-understanding, and practical changes that fit real life. Read more about ADHD support and autism and AuDHD assessment.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Online therapy may support stabilisation, grounding, pacing, values-based coping, attachment patterns, and trauma-informed preparation. EMDR suitability is discussed carefully. Read more about EMDR therapy.
Anxiety, Mood and Stress
Therapy may focus on anxiety, low mood, stress, work pressure, relationship patterns, boundaries, life transitions, and building strategies that can be used outside sessions. Learn more about what therapy can involve.
When In-Person Appointments May Be Better
Telehealth is useful for many people, but it is not always the best fit. Some therapy goals, assessment needs, risk concerns, or practical barriers may make in-person care more suitable.
For example, in-person appointments may be preferred when a person has limited privacy at home, unstable internet, strong discomfort with video calls, complex assessment needs, or trauma work that would benefit from extra in-room support.
If telehealth is not the right fit, appointments may be discussed at the Essendon North or Footscray locations.
How to Prepare for a Telehealth Psychology Session
A little preparation can make online sessions smoother, especially for people who find transitions, technology, or emotionally focused conversations tiring.
Set Up the Space
Choose a quiet room where you can speak comfortably. Headphones, water, tissues, a notebook, or a grounding object can help some people feel more settled.
Check the Basics
Use a stable internet connection, charge your device, test the camera and microphone, and join from a place where you can sit comfortably for the session.
Allow Recovery Time
If possible, leave a small buffer after the appointment before returning to work, study, parenting, driving, or another demanding task.
Fees, Medicare and Referrals
Telehealth fees and rebate options depend on the appointment type, referral pathway, eligibility, and funding arrangement. If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates may apply for eligible psychology sessions.
If you are unsure whether you need a referral, or whether Medicare, NDIS, or another funding pathway may apply, the pages below can help you prepare before enquiring.
- FeesPsychology fees and assessment costs
- Medicare rebatesMental Health Treatment Plans and rebates
- FundingFunding options
- ReferralsInformation for GPs, NDIS support coordinators and referrers
Common Questions About Telehealth Psychology
Do I need to live in Melbourne?
No. Telehealth appointments may be available across Victoria when suitable. Many people use telehealth when distance, transport, work, study, or caring responsibilities make in-person sessions harder.
Can EMDR therapy be done online?
Some EMDR-related work may be possible online, depending on assessment, preparation, safety, pacing, and clinical fit. This is discussed before beginning trauma processing work.
Can ADHD or autism assessment be done by telehealth?
Some parts of assessment may be completed by telehealth, while other parts may be better suited to in-person appointments. Suitability depends on the referral question and assessment needs.
Can sessions be in Cantonese or Mandarin?
Sessions may be available in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Language fit can be discussed during the enquiry or initial appointment process.
Can I claim Medicare rebates for telehealth?
Eligible clients with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan may be able to claim Medicare rebates for telehealth psychology sessions. See the Medicare rebate page for general information.
What if I am not sure whether telehealth suits me?
That is common. A brief enquiry can help clarify whether telehealth, Essendon North, Footscray, therapy, assessment, or another pathway may be worth discussing.
Enquire About Telehealth Psychology
If you are looking for a telehealth psychologist in Victoria, you can send a brief enquiry or check appointment availability. You do not need to know the exact therapy type before making contact.
Breathe-n-Smile Psychology supports adults and older teens seeking therapy or assessment through telehealth, Essendon North, Footscray, and Western Melbourne.