Professional psychological support
When things feel difficult, overwhelming or hard to manage, talking with a psychologist can help you understand what is happening and find a way forward.
You can book privately without a doctor’s referral. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychology appointments with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral.
Is psychology the right support for me?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before talking to a psychologist. Sometimes you simply know that something isn’t feeling right, or that the ways you’ve been coping are no longer helping enough.
How can a psychologist help?
Psychology gives you a private and supportive place to make sense of what you’re experiencing and work towards meaningful change.
Meet our Perth psychologists
Finding someone you feel comfortable talking with matters. Janette and Rob offer in-person psychology appointments in Scarborough as well as telehealth appointments.
Janette Williams
Clinical Psychologist
Scarborough & Telehealth
Janette is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a caring and compassionate approach. Her calm manner helps create a safe and supportive space where clients can talk openly about what they are experiencing.
Janette works with areas including:
- Anxiety, panic and depression
- Trauma and past experiences
- Stress and workplace difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Life changes and transitions
Janette uses a range of approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Schema Therapy, tailoring treatment to the individual.
View Janette’s Availability
Rob Orr
Registered Psychologist
Scarborough & Telehealth
Rob is a warm and collaborative Registered Psychologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He takes a client-centred approach, first seeking to understand each person’s situation and then working together on practical, individualised strategies.
Rob works with areas including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and low mood
- Work stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Life changes and transitions
Rob draws on approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and client-centred psychology.
View Rob’s AvailabilityClinical psychologist or registered psychologist?
Both clinical psychologists and registered psychologists are regulated health professionals who meet national registration requirements and provide evidence-based psychological care.
Clinical Psychologist
A Clinical Psychologist is a registered psychologist who has completed postgraduate training in clinical psychology and holds an endorsement in clinical psychology.
Janette is Vision Counselling’s Clinical Psychologist and works with adults across a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties.
Registered Psychologist
A Registered Psychologist has completed an approved psychology education and training pathway and is registered to practise as a psychologist in Australia.
Rob is an experienced Registered Psychologist who works with adults across a wide range of personal and psychological concerns.
Qualifications are only one part of choosing someone to work with. Their experience, the issues you’d like support with and whether you feel comfortable with the psychologist can all be important.
Psychologist fees, Medicare and referrals
You can book a private psychology appointment directly without a doctor’s referral. If you would like to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need an eligible Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP.
| Psychologist | Appointment | Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
Janette Williams Clinical Psychologist |
60 minutes | $249 |
|
Rob Orr Registered Psychologist |
60 minutes | $229 |
Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychology appointments when you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. Medicare generally covers part of the appointment fee, so an out-of-pocket cost will remain.
Psychology appointments in Scarborough and by telehealth
Choose the appointment format that works best for you. Both Janette and Rob offer in-person appointments in Scarborough and telehealth psychology appointments.
Psychological support you can trust
Vision Counselling has supported people through life’s challenges since 2009. We want professional support to feel approachable, respectful and straightforward to access.
Psychology FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?
No. You can book a private psychology appointment directly without seeing a doctor first. If you want to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need to meet Medicare eligibility requirements and have the appropriate Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral.
How do Medicare rebates work for psychology appointments?
Eligible clients may receive Medicare benefits for psychology treatment when they have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. Medicare generally covers part of the appointment fee rather than the full cost.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor?
Psychologists and counsellors can both support people with emotional, personal and mental health difficulties, but their professional training and regulatory frameworks are different. Psychologists are registered health professionals regulated through AHPRA.
Professional counsellors are trained in counselling and psychotherapy and may belong to recognised professional organisations such as the Australian Counselling Association or PACFA. The right choice depends on your needs, preferences and whether you require a particular referral or Medicare pathway.
What is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a registered psychologist?
Both are registered psychologists. A Clinical Psychologist has completed postgraduate clinical psychology training and holds an endorsement in clinical psychology. Registered psychologists may have completed other approved psychology training pathways and can work across a wide range of psychological concerns.
How do I choose between Janette and Rob?
Consider the issues you would like support with, each psychologist’s experience and therapeutic approach, their available appointment times and who you feel most comfortable speaking with.
Janette is a Clinical Psychologist who works with areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and grief. Rob is a Registered Psychologist who works with areas including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem and life changes.
Are telehealth psychology appointments available?
Yes. Both Janette and Rob offer telehealth psychology appointments as well as in-person appointments at the Scarborough practice.
Ready to find a psychologist?
View current appointment times with Janette and Rob and choose the psychologist and appointment that feels right for you.