Psychologist in Collingwood — Clinical Psychology, Counselling & Mental Health Support
AHPRA-Registered Clinical Psychologists in Collingwood | CBT, DBT, Schema & Trauma Therapy | NDIS, WorkSafe & Medicare Accepted | Book Online or Call Today
About the Collingwood Clinic
Living Change is a trusted clinical psychology and counselling clinic located at 33 Victoria Parade, Collingwood VIC 3066. Our Collingwood clinic brings together a focused team of five AHPRA-registered psychologists to provide specialist, evidence-based mental health care for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, social anxiety, eating disorders, and complex presentations.
The Collingwood team is distinguished by its clinical depth — offering one of the most comprehensive modality stacks of any boutique psychology clinic in inner-north Melbourne, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. We accept referrals under Medicare Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), WorkSafe, TAC, and a range of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Telehealth appointments are available for all psychology and counselling services.
Our Collingwood clinic is centrally located on Victoria Parade — one of inner Melbourne's most accessible thoroughfares — with excellent transport links from Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Richmond, Carlton, Brunswick, and the Melbourne CBD. The clinic is easily reached via tram and public transport, and is a short drive from the Eastern Freeway for clients coming from Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
The Collingwood location is Living Change's specialist clinical psychology hub — a dedicated team of qualified psychologists who bring depth and focus to complex mental health presentations. This clinic is especially well-suited for clients who have been referred for specialist psychological assessment or treatment, clients navigating NDIS or WorkSafe-funded care, and individuals seeking evidence-based therapy for conditions including OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, and complex trauma.
Services Available at Our Collingwood Clinic
Our Collingwood location specialises in the full spectrum of evidence-based psychological therapies — delivered by experienced, AHPRA-registered clinical psychologists.
Psychology & Therapy Modalities
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Focused CBT
- OCD Treatment (ERP)
- ADHD Psychology
- Social Anxiety Therapy
- Eating Disorder Therapy
Speciality Areas & Funded Programs
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD Treatment
- OCD & Related Conditions
- ADHD & Neurodiversity
- Eating Disorders (AN, BN, BED)
- Social Anxiety & Phobias
- Women's Mental Health
- Grief & Loss Counselling
- NDIS Psychology (Self & Plan Managed)
- WorkSafe & TAC Psychology
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Vocational Assessments
Our Collingwood Practitioners
Every practitioner at our Collingwood clinic is AHPRA-registered and carefully selected for their clinical expertise, professional values, and commitment to evidence-based care.
Christopher Costas
Provisional Psychologist
Depression, identity, relationships
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Kristina Spanos
Psychologist
Women's psychology, social anxiety, mood
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Olivia Lamb
Provisional Psychologist
Anxiety, eating disorders, adolescents
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Simone Dixon
Psychologist
PTSD, trauma, depression, identity
Book Now →Fees & Funding at Collingwood
We are committed to making quality psychological care accessible. Our Collingwood clinic accepts a wide range of funding options.
Medicare (MHCP)
Claim a Medicare rebate on up to 10 individual psychology sessions per year with a valid GP Mental Health Care Plan. Call us to confirm eligibility before booking.
NDIS
We accept NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our Collingwood psychologists have experience supporting NDIS clients with neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, trauma, and complex presentations. Vocational assessments are available.
WorkSafe & TAC
WorkSafe and TAC psychology funding is accepted at our Collingwood clinic. Our psychologists have experience in occupational rehabilitation and injury-related psychological presentations. Ask reception to confirm availability.
EAP (Workplace)
Living Change is a registered EAP provider for Acacia EAP, TELUS Health, Converge EAP, and ACCESS EAP. Mention your EAP when booking and we'll match you with an eligible Collingwood practitioner.
Private (Self-Funded)
Private appointments are available for all services. Session fees vary by practitioner and service. Contact reception for a current fee schedule.
Reduced-Fee Sessions
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available for eligible clients experiencing financial hardship. Please ask our reception team.
Why Choose Living Change Collingwood?
5 AHPRA-Registered Clinical Psychologists
Every practitioner at our Collingwood clinic holds current AHPRA registration. No counsellors substituted for psychologists — you are seeing a fully qualified clinical professional.
Inner Melbourne's Broadest Modality Stack
CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches — all available under one roof in Collingwood.
Specialists in Anxiety, OCD, PTSD & Eating Disorders
Our Collingwood team brings clinical depth and specialist experience in complex presentations that many generalist clinics are unable to support effectively.
NDIS, WorkSafe, TAC & EAP Accepted
Multiple funding pathways available — we make it easy to access quality psychological care regardless of how you fund your treatment.
Central Inner-North Location
On Victoria Parade, easily accessible from Fitzroy, Richmond, Abbotsford, Carlton, and the Melbourne CBD via tram.
Telehealth Available
Secure telehealth sessions for all psychology and counselling services. Medicare rebates apply under a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
Specialist, Evidence-Based Care at Collingwood
At Living Change Collingwood, we believe that specialisation and depth matter when it comes to complex mental health presentations. Our Collingwood team does not take a one-size-fits-all approach — instead, each client is matched with the practitioner and therapeutic modality best suited to their unique presentation and goals.
Our psychologists are trained in the therapies with the strongest evidence bases for the presentations they treat. For OCD, we use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) within a CBT framework. For eating disorders, our approach integrates CBT, DBT skills, and body-image focused work. For trauma and PTSD, we offer Trauma-Focused CBT, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches. For ADHD, our psychologists combine evidence-based psychological strategies with NDIS-informed support and, where applicable, vocational assessment. This level of clinical specificity means you are receiving care that meets the highest standards of evidence-based psychological practice.
Serving Collingwood & Surrounding Suburbs
Living Change Collingwood at 33 Victoria Parade serves clients from across Melbourne's inner-north and inner-east. We are directly accessible via tram on Victoria Parade and within walking distance of Collingwood and Fitzroy transport hubs.
Clients referred through local GPs, psychiatrists, hospital outpatient services, and allied health networks across inner Melbourne are warmly welcomed. Telehealth services are available for clients across Victoria.
Suburbs We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions — Collingwood
Yes. Living Change operates a clinical psychology clinic at 33 Victoria Parade, Collingwood VIC 3066. The Collingwood clinic has a team of five AHPRA-registered psychologists available for individual appointments. They offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. Telehealth sessions are also available. Call (03) 9440 9886 or book online.
Living Change Collingwood offers clinical psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, trauma-focused psychology, OCD treatment, ADHD psychology, social anxiety therapy, eating disorder support, women's mental health, grief counselling, NDIS psychology, WorkSafe psychology, vocational assessments, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood accepts Medicare referrals under the Better Access Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). To access Medicare rebates, you first need to see your GP and request a Mental Health Care Plan, which provides access to up to 10 rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. Call us on (03) 9440 9886 to confirm eligibility and book with an eligible Collingwood practitioner.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood accepts NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants. Our Collingwood psychologists have experience supporting NDIS clients with neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, eating disorders, trauma, and complex psychological presentations. Vocational assessments are also available for NDIS participants at the Collingwood clinic. Contact us to confirm availability and NDIS-registered practitioners.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood has psychologists with specialist experience in OCD treatment. Our clinical approach to OCD uses Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) within a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework — the gold-standard evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. We also treat related presentations including health anxiety, contamination OCD, harm OCD, and intrusive thoughts. Book via our website or call (03) 9440 9886.
Yes. Trauma-focused psychology is available at Living Change Collingwood. Our psychologists offer Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches for clients experiencing PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, and trauma-related presentations. Our practitioners have clinical experience in both acute trauma responses and chronic complex trauma. Book via our website or call (03) 9440 9886.
Yes. Dominik Styczynski (Psychologist) at Living Change Collingwood has specialist experience with ADHD and neurodiversity. He works with adults and adolescents experiencing ADHD, late-diagnosis ADHD, and the co-occurring anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation challenges that often accompany it. NDIS-funded ADHD support is available. Vocational assessments relevant to ADHD are also offered. Book via our website or call (03) 9440 9886.
Yes. Living Change's Collingwood clinic at 33 Victoria Parade is easily accessible from Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Richmond, Abbotsford, and the Melbourne CBD. The clinic is on a major tram route and a short distance from key public transport hubs. Clients from across inner Melbourne are welcome. Telehealth is also available for those who prefer online sessions.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood has psychologists experienced in the treatment of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED). Treatment integrates CBT, DBT skills, and a collaborative, non-judgemental therapeutic approach. NDIS-funded eating disorder support is also available. Ask reception to identify the most appropriate practitioner for your needs.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood accepts WorkSafe and TAC referrals for psychological treatment. Our psychologists have experience working with clients in occupational rehabilitation and injury-related psychological presentations, including those arising from workplace incidents, motor vehicle accidents, and acquired trauma. Ask reception to confirm current WorkSafe availability at the Collingwood clinic.
Yes. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills and DBT-informed therapy are available at Living Change Collingwood. DBT is evidence-based for emotional dysregulation, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm, chronic suicidality, eating disorders, and complex trauma. Our psychologists integrate DBT skills work — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — into individual therapy tailored to each client's goals.
Yes. Living Change Collingwood is a registered provider for several major Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) including Acacia EAP, TELUS Health, Converge EAP, and Access EAP. When booking, let our reception team know your EAP provider so we can match you with an eligible Collingwood practitioner. EAP sessions are available at no out-of-pocket cost to you. Call (03) 9440 9886 to confirm.
Schema Therapy is an evidence-based psychological approach developed to treat deeply held unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns — often rooted in early life experiences. It is particularly effective for chronic depression, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, complex trauma, and presentations where standard CBT has had limited impact. Schema Therapy is available at Living Change Collingwood through Christopher and Dominik. Ask reception to discuss whether Schema Therapy is appropriate for your needs.
Ready to Book a Psychologist in Collingwood?
Taking the first step toward better mental health is something to be proud of. Our friendly reception team at Living Change Collingwood is ready to help you find the right practitioner and a time that suits your schedule. New patients are always welcome — no GP referral is needed for private appointments.