Essendon & Moonee Ponds Psychologists
Evidence-based therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, adults and couples.
You’re never on this journey alone; we’re here to support you.
The Victorian Psychology Clinic (VPC) provides evidence-based therapy and assessment services from our Essendon and Moonee Ponds clinics. Psychologists consulting at VPC support children, adolescents, adults and couples with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, autism, stress and life transitions.
We offer genuine, inclusive and client-centred care, helping each person feel supported and understood.
Our Core Principles
Welcoming
We understand that starting therapy can feel like a big step. Our Essendon and Moonee Ponds clinics are designed to feel warm, respectful and comfortable from the moment you arrive.
Experienced
Psychologists consulting at VPC bring a range of clinical interests, training backgrounds and therapeutic approaches. We aim to provide thoughtful, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client’s needs.
Collaborative
We work collaboratively with clients, referrers and other care providers where appropriate. Our aim is to support clear communication, shared understanding and coordinated care.
Concerns We Support
Support for excessive worry, panic, social anxiety, phobias and stress-related anxiety symptoms.
Therapy for low mood, loss of motivation, hopelessness, irritability and changes in sleep, appetite or energy.
Support for disordered eating, body image distress, low self-worth and related emotional difficulties.
Evidence-based therapy for trauma symptoms, including intrusive memories, avoidance, hypervigilance and emotional distress.
Support for intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, reassurance seeking and anxiety-driven rituals.
Therapy for chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, work-related burnout and difficulty switching off.
Support for intense emotions, irritability, anger, overwhelm and difficulty calming down after distress.
Support for harsh self-criticism, shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism and low confidence.
Therapy to support people navigating bereavement, significant life changes and complex emotional adjustment.
Support with communication, conflict, boundaries, attachment patterns and relationship stress.
Therapy for couples wanting to improve communication, rebuild connection and better understand recurring patterns.
Therapy and assessment support for attention, organisation, emotional regulation, social communication, sensory needs and neurodivergent identity.
For a broader list of concerns supported at VPC, visit our Concerns We Work With page.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
CBT helps people understand and change unhelpful patterns in thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
ACT supports people to respond more flexibly to difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them.
EMDR is used to support people processing distressing or traumatic memories.
CBT-E is an evidence-based therapy for eating disorders and body image concerns.
CPT is a trauma-focused therapy that helps people work with distressing beliefs linked to traumatic experiences.
PE is a trauma-focused therapy that supports people to gradually process avoided memories, feelings and situations.
Schema Therapy helps people understand and shift long-standing patterns that may affect emotions, relationships and self-worth.
MANTRA is a therapy approach for adults experiencing anorexia nervosa.
ERP is an evidence-based therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder and related anxiety patterns.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy helps couples improve communication, strengthen connection and better understand recurring patterns.
FBT supports families to help a young person recover from an eating disorder.
Psychologists
Meet the psychologists consulting at The Victorian Psychology Clinic. Each practitioner brings their own areas of interest, therapeutic approach and availability, allowing clients to find a clinician suited to their needs.
BBSc, PostGradDip, D.Psych(Clin), MAPS, Board Approved Supervisor
MAPS, FdSc Applied Psych, BSc (Hons) Psych (BPS accreditation), Trained Behaviour Technician (BACB), Gottman Method Couples Therapy (The Gottman Institute – Level 2 Training)
BSc(Biochem), GradDipPsych, PGDipPsych, MClinPsych, Board Approved Supervisor
B.Sc Hons (First Class; Psychology), Ph.D (Psychology), PGDipClPs (Clinical Psychology)
BPsych(Hons), MClinPsych, ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential, Board Approved Supervisor
BBSc (Hons), DPsych (Clinical), Board Approved Supervisor.
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Psychology Clinics in Essendon & Moonee Ponds
The Victorian Psychology Clinic has consulting rooms in Essendon and Moonee Ponds, supporting clients across Melbourne’s Inner North West.
Essendon Clinic: 168 Buckley Street, Essendon VIC 3040. Located near the Essendon train station, with street parking nearby.
Moonee Ponds Clinic: 50 Maribyrnong Road, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039. Located close to Ascot Vale station, with parking available onsite and nearby.