operated by Ardent Psych
operated by Ardent Psych
operated by Ardent Psych
Ringwood Psychologists
Ardent Psychologists Ringwood offers in-person and telehealth psychology services at our Ringwood East location.
A referral is not necessary to see a psychologist but it is often much cheaper to be referred under a GP Mental Health Plan. Our helpful guide provides further information on what this is, and how it can assist you.
Caring and effective psychology
Competitive fees
Short wait times
Friendly, responsive customer service
Children, NDIS* clients, and Work Cover Clients are welcome. Please see the profiles for the individual psychologists for details about who can assist.
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Mental Health Conditions We Treat
We are able to assist children (12+) and adults with a broad range of conditions. Some of the most common issues we treat are:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress (including work and academic stress)
Relationships and Interpersonal Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Self-Esteem
Parenting Difficulties
Adolescent Mental Health
Goal Setting
Coping with Life Transitions / Adjustments
Grief & Loss
Assisting with ASD , ADHD
Child Psychologists
Please check the individual practitioner profiles re: suitable age groups.
Meet The Ringwood Psychologist Team
Amanda Dawson
General Psychologist (Female)
Masters in Psychology – Counselling
Ages: 12+ and Adults
Exclusions:
Work Cover & TAC, Eating disorders, children under 12, couples / family counselling.
Key Interests
Adolescents, Parenting, Anxiety & depression, Work / academic stress, Interpersonal issues.
Amanda has been a registered psychologist for over 10 years. During her career she has worked extensively with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including secondary schools, local government & not for profit services, and private practice settings. Amanda aims to build a strong rapport with all of her clients & make the counselling process feel like a safe and non-judgmental space. Amanda draws on a range of frameworks including: psycho-education, Cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance & commitment therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness & relaxation strategies, and interpersonal skill building.
Marie "Paulene" Acluba
General Psychologist (Female)
Master of Clinical Psychology
Ages: 18+
Exclusions:
Under 18’s, TAC
Additional skills
Speaks Tagalog, NDIS and Work Cover clients welcome
Key Interests
Depression, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Stress Management & Goal Setting, Trauma, Life adjustments & Migration Issues
Paulene is highly motivated registered psychologist who works with adults (18+) with a wide range of presenting issues. She provides an integrative approach to therapy, and tailor interventions to client’s needs.
Paulene utilizes a range of evidence-based psychological treatments including but not limited to Solution Focussed Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She is passionate about providing exceptional care, and approaches her work with warmth and compassion with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic alliance.
Megan Ranzenhofer
General Psychologist (Female)
Master of Clinical Psychology
Ages: 9+ and Adults
Currently not accepting new patients. All bookings by phone only.
Exclusions:
Work Cover & TAC, Schizophrenia, psychosis, personality disorders, acquired brain injuries, dissociative disorders.
Additional skills
NDIS clients welcome
Key Interests
Depression and Anxiety, Relationships, Trauma and PTSD, Self-Esteem, Coping with Life Transitions, Grief / loss.
Megan predominately works with young adults/adults across a range of presentations. She is particularly interested in working with anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as interpersonal/relational difficulties, grief/loss, trauma, PTSD, sleep issues, body image concerns and perfectionism.
Megan believes that feeling comfortable, valued and understood are key components to therapy. Subsequently, she is passionate about using a warm, non-judgemental and collaborative approach to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, while empowering them by providing the necessary skills to manage their symptoms.
Megan’s therapeutic approach draws upon evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and self-compassion.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys travelling and has a keen interest in sport.
Ringwood Psychologist Fees
The clinicians working with Telesol Psychology are independent health practitioners and determine their own fees. Most clinicians use the above fee structure. Clinicians who use a different fee structure state this on their individual profiles.
General Psychologist
1 hour Appointment - In-Person / Telehealth-
Medicare Rebate with Mental Health Plan: $93.35
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Out of pocket cost post rebate: $101.65
Clinical Psychologist
1 hour Appointment - In-Person / Telehealth-
Medicare Rebate with Mental Health Plan: $137.05
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Out of pocket cost post rebate: $102.95
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Payment processing fees 1.90% + $1.00
A payment processing fee is charged in addition to the price of the consult / fee.
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After Hours + $10
M-F: Starting before 9am / Starting from 4pm or later. Sat / Sun / Public Holidays: All day.
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Non-Attendance Fee $70 + GST
A Non-Attendance Fee will apply if patients do not attend their appointment / cancel with less than 4 hours notice. The fee may be waived / discounted by your practitioner in the event of genuine medical / social barriers. Please use the cancellation link in your confirmation email to cancel.
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Medicare Rebate
Medicare rebates apply when patients are referred under a Mental Health Care Plan and are eligible for Medicare rebates.
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Appointment Duration 1 Hour
Appointments are 1 hour in duration, consisting of a 50 minute consultation and 10 minutes of administration time.
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Switching from In-person to Telehealth
If you are unable to attend your In-person appointment, you may request your clinician to switch to Telehealth. In such cases, the usual In-person fee applies.
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Work Cover
Telesol Psychology does not process claims directly to the insurer at this time. Patient will be billed directly, and then need to claim back their rebate from their insurer. There will typically be a small out of pocket cost.
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Provisional Psychologist Consult Cost: $85
Provisional Psychologists are not eligible for Medicare rebates. This fee represents your consult cost. Provisional psychologists are employees of Telesol Psychology.
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Accommodating Urgent Appointments and New Patients
If you have any questions / can’t find an appointment that suits, please don’t hesitate to call us! We really would like to help you succeed, and will endeavour to provide a timely appointment with a therapist who will meet your needs. For example, a psychologist may be willing to open an additional appointment to accommodate you – we can’t promise, but we are happy for you to ask and will do our best to help.
Don't hesitate to call us!
Very occasionally, while we endeavour to meet your needs, we may not be able to provide a timely appointment. Your well being is our highest concern. We therefore provide clients with a list of other practices in the area who may be able to assist:
Other counsellors in the local area
Life in Balance Psychology
Mullum Road Clinic
Felix and Sage Psychology
Graham Psychology
Ringwood Psychology
DS Psychology Group
Contact and Location
Ardent Psychologists Ringwood
Suite 11, 110-112 Railway Avenue
Ringwood East Vic 3135
Australia
Located in Ringwood East, we provide easily accessible psychology services for clients in:
Ringwood
Ringwood East
Ringwood North
Heathmont
Bayswater
Bayswater North
Chirnside Park
Croydon
Croydon South
Croydon North
Croydon Hills
Warranwood
Kilsyth
Kilsyth South