Why Choose UQ Psychology Clinic?

The UQ Psychology Clinic has a range of therapy options available for people of all ages. Our main focus is providing high-quality, affordable psychological services to our clients. Here are a few reasons why you may consider contacting our services or referring someone to us:

• Short waiting list - At the moment we have a short waiting list (approximately one to two weeks on average) and an unlimited number of sessions per year are available at reasonable rates, which is an advantage over waiting on a long wait list to see a psychologist under the Medicare scheme. To contact us click here.
• Affordable fees - At UQ Psychology Clinic we provide highly affordable rates to clients. Current fees are $40 per hour consultation full fee (or $25 per hour for concession holders and $15 per hour for full time UQ students). At UQ Psychology Clinic our fee structure means quality psychological services are available for a range of issues and budgets. Unfortunately we are unable to attract a Medicare rebate for intern psychologist services; however our reduced fees are often cheaper than the Medicare gap from other psychology services. More about our fees.
• Couples Therapy – At the UQ School of Psychology our interns are exposed to high quality training in couples’ therapy. At UQ Psychology Clinic we offer a quality couples therapy and counselling service under the training and supervision of some of the ‘leading minds’ in this field.
• Group Therapy - Group therapy has numerous benefits whether provided as a sole source of treatment or as an adjunct to ongoing individual counselling. Some of our group programs (eg Social Phobia Group) are co-facilitated by a fully qualified clinical psychologist and intern psychologists (which can attract a Medicare or private health fund rebate for clients). The following groups are planned for 2010 (for more information click here):
  • Social Phobia Treatment Group – this is an 8 week group CBT program utilising the group format to expose clients to feared social situations.
  • Psychological Skills Group - a 10 week group + individual counselling initiative based on the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
  • Social Skills Group – a 6 session program for children aged 7 – 12 years, aims to help children that struggle in social situations. This program is run with conjunct parent education sessions.
  • Anxiety in Autistic Spectrum Disorders – this is a small group format in which children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders can learn some skills to manage anxiety. A conjunct parent group is run as part of this program.
  • Stress Less – a low cost group program focusing on skills to manage stress and cope in general. This is a 6 week program.
  • Mindfulness Training – a 4 week general group providing skills and practice in the techniques of mindfulness. ($80 per program).
  • Post natal Depression Treatment Group – this group is still in initial planning stages and will be advertised when we are able to provide more information.
• Neuropsychological Assessment – at UQ Psychology Clinic all our interns are trained in the use of Neuropsychological tests, with several interns undergoing an additional neuropsychological specialisation as part of their post-graduate training. This type of assessment can aid in assessing learning and cognitive problems.