Not all psychologists have waiting lists: names of psychology clinics that have immediate availability to see counselling clients

There has been a lot written and spoken about recently in terms of a shortage of psychologists and a corresponding shortage of mental health support. I acknowledge that accessing private psychologists is only one part of the mental health industry, albeit an important one, and there are many other professionals providing counselling in the mental health industry – e.g. accredited mental health nurses and social workers and counsellors. However, this current article focuses on private psychology services only.  
 
Yes it can be difficult accessing psychologists, but it is just not true that all psychologists have big waiting lists and you can’t see anyone for six months. I have personally fielded a number of phone calls from anxious clients who believe they are facing enormous waits, and I can tell them that I don't run waiting lists and have availability within the next few weeks. 
 
Many psychologists choose not to keep waiting lists and therefore vacancies occur with regularity as clients finish treatment. Vacancies occur due to a wide variety of reasons including clinics expanding their personnel or hours, a change in treatment modality e.g. a focus on brief therapy, and new psychologists entering the system. There also tend to be more vacancies available in the middle of the day. 
 
The availability of vacancies is a fluid situation, however, it can be difficult for potential clients, for other psychologists, and for referring bodies, to know where they can find psychologists who have vacancies. This article is the first in what I hope to be a regular update on private psychologists who have vacancies for telehealth. 
 
The following list clinics and clinicians were gathered in 24 hours.  All have immediate availability (within the next two weeks) to see clients who have a valid Medicare referral. The cost of appointments will vary. If you contact any of the clinics listed below and there are no vacancies, please let me know as soon as possible.  
 
The information listed has been provided by the psychologist or clinic owner. Where made available, information on the age of clients seen, and areas of major interest by the psychologist, have been noted. The author of this article takes no responsibility as to the information provided.  All responsibility is on you as the reader to explore the information and make your decision as to whether you wish to make a booking or referral. 
 
Clinics and clinicians with immediate availability for telehealth appointments for clients with a valid Medicare referral.
 
Bellarine Psychology
www.bellarinepsychology.com.au
Psychologists Ariadne Lack, Merryn Tune and Jennifer Morales
Adults and Older Adults
 
Enhance Psychology
Psychologist Nonie Carr
www.enhancepsychology.com.au
Young Adults and Adults
Major area of interest: Performance Psychology
 
 All You Can Be Psychology
Psychologist Lilly Thompson
www.allyoucanbepsychology.com
Adults

Sparrow Psychology
Psychologist Christina Qin
www.psychologytoday.com/au/counselling-qin-riverton-wa/889754
Adolescents: 14-25 and Adults
Speaks Mandarin and provides support to people with multicultural backgrounds.
0433 237 318
 
 Hashworth Psychology
Psychologist Talia Hashworth
www.hashworthpsychology.com.au
Children 7-12, adolescents 13-15, adults, and older adults
Major area of interest: Trauma (PTSD/Complex PTSD)
 
PsychHelp-Telehealth Psychologists
www.psychhelp.com.au/team/
Adolescents 13-25: Psychologists - Georgina, Lisa, Chiara
Adults: Psychologists – Georgina Jarvis, Lisa Tanconi, Andrew Bell, Chiara Paganini
Older Adults: Psychologists – Andrew BellSunny Steps Psychology 
Psychologist Katie Harrison
www.sunnystepspsychology.com.au
Major area of interest: Anxiety in children, adolescents and young adults.
 
Psychologist Alina Shushkevich
www.psychologytoday.com.au/counselling/alina-shushkevich-carlton-north-vic/893021
Adults
Major area of interest: Complex/developmental trauma
 
Psychologist Que Diggitty
www.the-psych-clinic.com
Adults and Older Adults
Major area of interest: rural and regional Australia, men 40-60.
 
Psychwest 
Psychologist Kathy Miller
www.kerstinandersonridge.com.au
Adolescents, Adults and Older Adults
 
Resolute Psychology
Psychologist Lilian Koh
www.resolutepsychology.com
Adults

Waratah Psychology
Psychologist Deb Stahmer
www.waratahpsychology.com
Adults
 
Psychologist Genevieve Anderson
www.andersonpsychology.com.au
Major area of interest: Perinatal
 
Psychologist Caudia Hounslow
www.contemporarypsychology.com.au
 
Dr Rachel Abramson
Rachel-abramson-and-associates.com.au
Adults and Older Adults
Major area of interest: anxiety and anxiety related concerns.
 
I encourage you to share this information widely so that it reaches people who are looking for immediate availability with a psychologist. 
 
Helping take care of you
 
Kim Ross
Psychologist and Founder of Victorian Psychologists’ Networking Group.