Vanessa Staub Psychology

I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. 

I work with Individuals aged 16 Years and up, and have a special interest in supporting women with optimising their mental health and wellbeing at all life stages. 

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I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improving mental heath and develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. 

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I take the time to listen and get to know you, to hear your story and what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes and maintaining factors, and develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.

I have a special interest in and offer treatment for adults experiencing: 

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Trauma 

Perinatal Disorders and Birth Trauma

Parenting Support

Mental Heath issues triggered by Major Life Events including Loss and Grief

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Sessions are available Australia-wide via Telehealth.

Face to face sessions can be attended at my clinic in Essendon. 

B.Sc., Grad. Dip. Psych., M.A.P.S.

Vanessa is a registered Psychologist and the Practice owner of Vanessa Staub Psychology. She completed her University education at The University of Melbourne and RMIT. She has extensive training and experience in working with Individuals, Couples, and Families presenting with a wide range of mental health issues in both the Community Health and Private Practice settings. Her approach is warm, personable, and compassionate with the aim of empowering and motivating individuals to move towards recovery. 

She uses a range of therapeutic techniques including:

Psycho-Education

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Family Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy and 

Mindfullness, Breathwork & Meditation Training.

She has a particular interest in supporting individuals suffering from: 

Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression

Birth trauma

Parenting Support 

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 

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Vanessa works collaboratively with G.P.’s, Psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals to ensure clients have access to a holistic Care Plan. With a referral from a G.P., part payment for Vanessa’s sessions is rebatable through Medicare. She is also a registered Private Health Insurance Provider. 

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Vanessa is a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about de-stigmatising mental health issues and accessing therapy. She strongly believes that with the appropriate support, many individuals can achieve a life free from the control of their symptoms, and learn to thrive! 

An Individual appointment is 50-minutes duration. 

Yes. I am a registered Medicare Provider. 
With a referral from your GP/Psychiatrist, under a Better Access Mental Health Care Plan, the current Medicare rebate is $89.65 per session. A maximum of 20 sessions per Calendar Year can be claimed for Psychology services.  

Initial Appointment  50 mins                       $220-

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Subsequent  Appointment  50 mins           $190-