The Psychological Pause
The space for your mental health needs
This psychology practice is for you if you are looking to understand and find support for your mental health in a compassionate space; so that you can live fully, embracing the tools and skills to take care of you.
You can have freedom from the stresses of life, the traumas of your past and the fears of your future.
New here?
Click the ‘New Client’ tab to get started and complete our online intake form!
We do not see child/adolescent clients or provide support for couples
For any administrative questions our virtual assistant is available on 0455 027 333 during the following hours:Mondays: 3:00pm – 6:00pmTuesdays & Wednesdays: 9:00am – 5:00pmThursdays: 3:00pm – 6:00pmFridays: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
We value safety, respect, compassion and trust in all our interactions
Our approach
We are psychologists who provide quality mental health care to adults (18+ years old). We aim to work holistically with you in individual psychology sessions to help you manage whatever issues you face. These might include the following:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma/ PTSD
Relationship Difficulties
Stress/ Burn-out
Life Transitions
Management of Anger and Other Difficult Emotions
Sexual Function Disorders
Peri/ Post Natal Anxiety or Depression
Separation/ Divorce
Suicidality/ Self Harm
Chronic Pain
Family Violence
Grief
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Let us help you connect with one of our psychologists who can meet your needs and is available to see you, in-person or online.
If you are a first time client please call, text or email so that we can find the right psychologist for you. You will then be able to use the online booking system to make and reschedule your appointments.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with comfortable rooms, complimentary tea and water, and individualized care.
Our Psychologists are trained in a variety of modalities to assist you to better care for your well-being. In psychology there are many acronyms so please ask us to explain our treatment options.
CBT
ACT
Interpersonal Therapy
EMDR
Integrated Family Systems (IFS)
Ego State Therapy
Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Exposure Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Schema Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Your psychologist will work with you to develop a treatment plan based upon your symptoms, stressors, challenges, needs and desired outcome.
In-person and remote options
Our practice is located in Pakenham, just off Princes Hwy.
Address : Unit 1, 3 James Street, Pakenham, VIC, 3810
Can’t make it into our rooms? No worries – we’ve got you covered with Telehealth options.
Our services
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Individual Therapy
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EMDR
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Courses
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Therapy Products
Meet our team
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Emma Fuller
Senior Psychologist & Director
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Rosie Batten
Psychologist, Supervisor
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Psychologist Coming soon
Fees
Costs of Individual Psychology sessions vary based upon experience and registration type.
Our General Psychologist fee is $240 from Jan 1st 2025. If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan you will receive a rebate from Medicare.
Medicare
In Australia we are lucky to have Medicare that will rebate you some of the cost of your psychology session. The rebate amount for individual psychology sessions for a General Registration Psychologist is $98.95
Your General Practitioner (GP) must provide you with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) and referral letter before the day of your first session, which you will need to give to us. You are then able to claim your rebate from Medicare. You will have 10 rebated sessions per calendar year with your MHTP.
Please speak to us if you need guidance through this system.
Private Health Insurance
You may choose to use your Private Health Insurance (PHI) to claim a rebate for some of your session costs. You must choose either PHI or Medicare, not both. You will need to pay for the cost of your session and then claim the costs. We will provide you with an invoice for your insurance to do this.
