About the Practice
Melbourne Psychology Group is a well-established Clinical Psychology Practice that has serviced the Boroondara area, and its neighbouring suburbs, since 2007. The practice has developed an excellent reputation amongst referring GPs and Psychiatrists because of its success in meeting the psychological and emotional needs of clients.
MPG adopts a holistic and professional approach to client care, utilising proven treatments within models of best practice. Treatment involves individualising each person’s needs based on scientific evidence and clinical experience.
MPG has become synonymous with providing client-focused care with a respectful, collaborative, and compassionate approach to helping.
New clients are welcome. Contact us today to make an appointment.
Services
Clinical Psychologists are specialised practitioners who have been trained to diagnose and treat both high (e.g. Depression, Anxiety) and low (e.g. Bipolar Affective Disorder) prevalence disorders along the life cycle. They are university trained and often develop their clinical skills in hospital settings with mental health professionals like psychiatrists.
MPG offers assessment and treatment for a number of psychological problems, including:
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Depression
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Anxiety, including panic attacks
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
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Personality based problems
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Stress management
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Grief and Loss
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Adjustment and Everyday life problems
MPG utilises a number of evidence-based therapies with clients who experience psychological problems, including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Schema-based Therapy
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Behavioural Therapy
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Problem-Solution orientated Therapy
Our Services focus on the following:
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Clinical Assessment and Management of problems, including:
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Psychometric Testing
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Individual Therapy
Team
Mr. Gabriel Notarianni
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psych), PGDip Chd. & Adol. Psych., MPsych (Clin)
Member of the Clinical College, MAPS
Fellow Australian Psychological Society
APHRA Approved Clinical Psychologist
Gabriel is a well-regarded and sought-after Clinical Psychologist who has developed a reputation amongst his professional peers for helping clients with a high degree of effectiveness and compassion. Similarly, his clients would describe him as warm and supportive, with a determined focus on empowering them to achieve change. He provides a flexible style that promotes hope, adaption and motivation to confront life’s challenges.
Gabriel has over 30 years of experience in a number of clinical environments, including work in Hospitals, Community Services, Mental Health Facilities and private practice. Gabriel adopts an individualised treatment approach for each client that utilises or integrates the most appropriate evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Gabriel has had success in treating a range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma, personality-based problems, adjustment and life transition difficulties. He works closely with GPs and Psychiatrists to maximise outcomes for his clients.
Gabriel works with older adolescents and adults across the age spectrum on an individual basis. Telehealth is available for clients when required.
Info for Clients
MPG welcomes new referrals for clients throughout the year.
Referring doctors are encouraged to email the practice directly or to contact our Clinical Psychologists to discuss their referrals.
If you are a new client, you are encouraged to contact MPG to discuss our services with the reception team. Reception will provide information about the engagement process to ensure a timely appointment is secured. New clients that already have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) issued by their GP can be seen sooner.
New clients are advised to see their treating GP for a MPCP. A Mental Health Care Plan outlines your current mental health issues, including a plan and goals for treatment. This treatment plan entitles you to receive Medicare rebates for individual psychological therapy. Clients are eligible to claim Medicare subsidies for up to 10 individual mental health services per calendar year, receiving a rebate of $131.65.
Melbourne Psychology Group
1301 Burke Road Kew, VIC 3101
Telephone
(03) 9817 7778
Please leave a voice message if unattended. This service is checked frequently.
Opening hours
Monday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
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