Clinical Psychology

Introduction

Ms Cherie Dalton, Dr Helen Krstev and Dr Jonathan Kettle are clinical psychologists who operate from two convenient locations:

• 801 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East 3123
• 115 Drummond Street, Carlton 3053

We are experienced clinical psychologists who are dedicated and highly skilled in providing insightful, individualised therapeutic intervention to clients. We aim to build relationships with clients based on confidentiality, mutual respect, and quality of service.

We offer telehealth sessions via videoconference and phone.

How we work

Our psychologists provide therapeutic assistance to people in a respectful and meaningful manner. The therapeutic techniques are tailored to clients and their needs.

The predominant treatment modalities are:

• Psychoanalytic therapy, which involves assisting people to work through their difficulties, given their life experiences and addressing what they want in their lives and what inhibits them from pursuing this.
• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which address the impact of thoughts on the person's feelings and behaviour.
• Acceptance and Commitment therapy (mindfulness-based approach), which involves working towards acceptance of those issues that are out of your personal control, and committing to action that improves and enriches your life.

Who do we work with?

We are able to treat clients with the following range of conditions:

• Psychological disorders (depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, perinatal and post-natal depression)
• Relationship or family problems
• Grief and loss
• Sexual and physical abuse
• Body image issues
• Physical problems
• Sleep problems
• Sexual and gender issues
• Self esteem and assertiveness
• Problems with stress and anger
• Workplace issues
• Adjustments/Major life transitions
• Recurrent life problems

We are able to offer services to the following:

• Adults
• Professional supervision to psychologists with general registration, in the clinical registrar training program, and provisional psychologists, including via Zoom (offered by Dr Helen Krstev and Dr Jonathan Kettle).

We can receive referrals via Medicare or a private fee. Clients require a Mental Health Care Plan (completed by a GP) to be seen under the Medicare 'Better Access' program. Under this program, they are eligible to receive 20 sessions per year and receive a Medicare rebate. We are also providers for most major health funds.