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ANITA WANG PSYCHOLOGY

Anita Wang Psychology is a small private practice providing individual therapy sessions for clients across the lifespan. We thrive to create an inclusive and safe environment for all diversities to be heard, seen, and understood.

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ANITA WANG (She/her)

BA(Psych), GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych, MProfPsychPrac, MAPS, MAAPI

Hi there, I am Anita.
I am a registered Psychologist and am incredibly passionate about my work. I completely understand the uncertainty of taking your first step to seeking support and my aim is to make this experience as easy as possible for you. It is always my priority to ensure you feel safe by providing a warm, confidential, and nurturing space for you to have some headspace.
I believe the key to clinical work is building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with clients where we work collaboratively to navigate the chaos and messiness of life and steer towards a fuller, richer, and more meaningful experience of life. I also strongly advocate a humanistic and holistic approach in therapy by drawing on each client’s unique experiences and strengths to facilitate positive changes and to improve client’s overall wellbeing.

Languages Spoken:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Professional Associations

I am registered under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA). I am also a registered member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi).

When I am not in the psychology room

I love cooking, hiking, and spending time with my dog, a 4 year old Cane Corso 'Truffle'. I have been doing therapy dog training with her since 2022. Truffle and I volunteer at local schools and community centres in our spare time.

What We Can Help With

Anxiety (Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Phobias)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Borderline personality disorder
Depression
Emotional regulation difficulties
Gender identity support

Grief and loss
Self-esteem and self-confidence
PTSD and Trauma related concerns
Sexual orientation support
Sleep difficulties
Stress management (study, work, relationship, financial)

We believe that seeing a psychologist to improve your mental health and wellbeing should not be limited to addressing a specific psychological distress. We also welcome clients who want support for self development, work-life balance, goal setting, and other general life concerns in order to improve quality of life.

Modalities / Approach

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Strengths Based Therapy (Humanistic Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing
Polyvagal Theory
Attachment theory

Fees

Pricing

Standard sessions are $220 for a 50 minute appointment, but allow up to an hour. Clients with a valid GP referral may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $93.35 per session, reducing the of pocket costs.

Third Party Funding

We accept clients with third party funding for counselling sessions, such as NDIS (self and plan managed), WorkSafe Victoria, Traffic Accident Commission, and Victims of Crime. Please provide relevant funding details before making an appointment.

Payment

Payment will be processed after your session. Payment will be captured as the full private fee and, if accessing medicare rebates with a valid GP referral, we will process claims on your behalf within 2-5 days. We accept all major credit and debit cards.

Cancellations

If ‌you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, please give at least 48 business hours’ notice. There will be a $50 to $220 cancellation fee for appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours notice or not attended without informing us.

FAQs

Do you provide face-to-face or online therapy?

We provide both in person and Telehealth (online) psychology services.

What’s the process of making an appointment?

You need a GP referral accompanied by a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP. If you are a non-Australian resident, you may claim your sessions through private health insurance or pay by private funding.

Can you do bulk billing?

We do not provide bulk-billed sessions as we are a small private practice.

Can I claim sessions with private health insurance?

Please speak to your private health insurer directly about your level of cover, to see whether you're eligible to claim some or all of the cost of each psychology session. 

How many sessions should I book?

We strongly recommend clients to book at least 3 sessions to ensure consistency because the calendar fills up quickly.

How do I cancel or reschedule my session?

If you need to reschedule or even cancel our upcoming session, you can do so directly in your online client portal by following the instructions.

Contact

To book an appointment, please email us directly at the email address below.

Email:

admin@anitapsych.com

Address:

Se 3/303 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood VIC 3134

Fax:

(03) 9125 8425

Anita Wang Psychology is not able to provide crisis support. In case of emergency, please contact 000, Lifeline (13 11 14), or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) for support. For those in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Psychiatric Triage can be contacted on 1300 721 927.

Anita Wang Psychology acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the land on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise and support the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all First Nations people.