Psychologists in Hawthorn
Illume Psychology is a boutique psychology practice in Hawthorn working with adults, adolescents and couples. Experiences of anxiety, sadness, loss, stagnation or disconnection may have brought you here. Together we will embark on a process of change, discovering new directions, solutions to problems and a more fulfilling path in life.
We are located at Suite 2, 33 Malmsbury Street, and support the mental health of our community across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Richmond, Glen Iris, Canterbury, Balwyn, Malvern and Toorak.
Our approach
We know from both the research evidence and our experience that relationships are fundamental to psychological development. Our approach involves skilful attention to the therapeutic relationship, and through this we aim to go beyond the surface and address problems at their origin.
Some concerns reoccur, persist, or are unclear, and may have formed over a lifetime. These benefit from careful working through in medium to longer term therapy.
Your appointment time is reserved for you. The therapeutic space is offered exclusively to you and can be thought of as providing a home for your feelings.
Our Hawthorn psychologists
Dr Rebecca Giess
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) DPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Nicole D’Souza
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Vista Bhopti
Clinical Psychologist
BA GradDipPsych MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Madeline Wilson
Psychologist
B SocSci (Psych) GradDipPsych MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Brooke Rubenstein
Psychologist
BA (Hons) MPsych (Clinical)
Tori Heywood-Smith
Psychologist
BPsychSc(Hons) MA(ATh)
Dr Poppy Edwards
Founder and Practice Director | Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
BA(Hons) MPsych (Clinical) DPsych (Forensic), MAPS
Who we work with
We work with adults, adolescents aged 15 and over, and couples. You might come to us for:
Anxiety and worry
Depression and low mood
Complex trauma and its impacts
Relationship and attachment patterns
Our Hawthorn practice
Suite 2, 33 Malmsbury Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
0412 803 277
Consultations are by appointment. We also offer appointments outside ordinary hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, though this varies by clinician.
What you might like to know
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Sessions are 50 minutes in duration. An initial consultation is scheduled to assess your needs, develop an early understanding of the concerns that have brought you to therapy, and consider how we may work together. Once therapy begins, a regular session time is reserved for you by mutual agreement. Group therapy sessions are 90 minutes and can take place alongside individual therapy.
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Consultations are $260 for 50 minutes. A reduced fee may be offered in certain circumstances. For after hours, weekend or public holiday appointments a $20 surcharge applies. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician, you are entitled to Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. With an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan you are entitled to Medicare rebates for up to 40 sessions over a 12 month period. Additional rebates may also be available through private health insurers. Couple therapy is not eligible for Medicare rebates.
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Appointments can be booked online, either through the appointments page or from a psychologist’s profile in our team pages. You are also welcome to send an enquiry, text or call us on 0412 803 277, though direct online booking offers the most immediate way to secure an appointment.
Locations
Hawthorn, Suite 2, 33 Malmsbury Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
South Melbourne, Level 3, 18 Thomson Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Book an appointment in Hawthorn
Appointments can be booked online for an initial consultation.