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Catalyst Psychology, Malvern, is moving just along Glenferrie Road. After 2 years at The Emeline Medical Centre, we are moving just along Glenferrie Road. We’re moving to a light-filled independent Allied Health consulting suite called Allied Health Associates. Ample parking is in the surrounding streets and across the road at Malvern Central Shopping Centre. Our […]

Catalyst Psychology Wantirna South now offers appointments Monday-Saturday, including after school hours. In February 2024 we welcomed two new Psychologists to our Wantirna South Team. Dr Jessica Christiansz, Clinical Psychologist, and Ms Elie Koullacas, General Psychologist, have joined our wonderful team. They provide face-to-face therapy and assessment services to our clients. They join Rushi, Sheida,

Catalyst Psychology follows recommended Australian guidelines for the assessment of neurodiversity including ADHD, Autism and learning issues. Professionally and appropriately completed assessments avoid misdiagnosis; help identify all issues and strengths; help the person, their carers and teachers understand and accept their needs; and point people in the right direction for ongoing support. The Psychologists at

Congratulations Fiona on finishing her Clinical Psychology Registrar placement at Catalyst Psychology.  Fiona is a dedicated and professional Psychologist who has been working for over 11 years. She has decided to upgrade her skills to become a Clinical Psychologist, and is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at the Cairnmillar Institute. As part of

Congratulations to our Psychologist Chiara  McDowell for her promotion to a Teaching Fellow position and becoming a Psychology Supervisor, focussing on formal psychological assessments. She continues to offer assessment of children, adolescents and young adults at Catalyst Psychology. Chiara is skilled in the assessment of intellectual level and academic attainment, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders,

Dr Kirsty Hildebrandt, Director and Clinical Psychologist, was pleased to be part of the professional response to the NDIS Independent Assessor plans. Dr Hildebrandt contributed to the Australian Clinical Psychologists Association (ACPA) response to NDIS plans to introduce Independent Assessors for NDIS clients. We aim to help clients experience professional, sensitive, fairer, and easier access

Catalyst Psychology is currently offering face-to-face and telehealth sessions to help clients access assessment and therapy during the ongoing COVID situation. We also have a range of procedures to keep our clients safe during these stressful times.

It has been a remarkable year and we hope you enjoy the end of the year. It is a time to rest and connect with families and friends. We are taking a short break, with our office closed from midday 24th December 2020 – 10th January 2021. We will not be contactable during this time,

It is Mental Health Month. This year has been so disrupted, it is a perfect time for us all to focus on the basics. First up .. a good nights sleep.