RelateWell psychological services operate within a clinical governance framework that safeguards that people receiving mental health treatment obtain safe high-quality care within a safety and high-quality culture.
A dedicated and specialist team of psychologists matching structured evidence-based interventions to individual's needs and complexities in the clinical delivery of targeted psychological support services to adults, adolescents and children.
Lyvia is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She currently works with an array of individuals who present with mild to moderate mental illness and who benefit from psychological intervention. She also has skills and experience with perinatal specific mental health referrals; LGBTIQ; fertility issues; couples postpartum; couples maturing in their relationship; older populations; and learning difficulties. She is skilled in individual and couples counselling, and support and therapeutic counselling.
Lyvia is also a Sexologist and has a keen interest in working with both individuals and couples in mental health issues relating to relationships, sexuality and sexual identity.
Lyvia is passionate about helping adults and children navigate the lifespan; and works with adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18-65 years; and Older Adults 65+.
Locations: RelateWell Centre (Coburg)
Rebecca is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She currently works with a vast range of individuals of different ages and backgrounds and particularly enjoys working with adults and children.
Rebecca is skilled in current evidence-based therapies and works collaboratively with clients to create a treatment plan that fits their specific needs. She currently works with mild to moderate presentations of mental illness in adults and children, presenting with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, ADHD and a scope of additional psychological disorders across the lifespan.
Rebecca also has extensive experience in cognitive assessments. Using current psychometric assessments in gaining an awareness and understanding into an individuals inclusive cognitive or else mental health functioning.
Rebecca is passionate about human behaviour, recovery and wellbeing. And works with Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18-65 years; and Older Adults 65+.
Locations: RelateWell Centre (Coburg)
Robert is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Robert has experience treating people who present with mild to moderate mental health challenges, seeing both adult and child clients. He is committed to assist each with their individual issues, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, relationships and trauma, using appropriate evidence-based treatments. Working with Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18-65 years; and Older Adults 65+.
Location: Telehealth only
Charlene is a Provisional Psychologist currently undertaking her final year of supervised practice towards full registration as a Psychologist. She currently holds approved registration as a Provisional Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Charlene has worked with a diverse range of clients, from children to adults, including priority cohorts (such as LGBTIQ+ community). The presentations worked with include depression, anxiety, domestic violence, trauma, suicidality, binge eating and intellectual disability. Therapeutic approaches used include CBT, ACT, person-centred, strengths-based and motivational interviewing.
Charlene is committed to support priority cohorts, including minority and vulnerable populations, in providing mental health support; and promoting positive attitudes to achieve better quality of life and potential. Working with Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18-65 years; and Older Adults 65+.
Location: RelateWell Centre, Coburg
Samantha is a Provisional Psychologist currently undertaking her final year at Cairnmillar Institute towards full registration as a Psychologist. She currently holds approved registration as a Provisional Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Samantha has worked with a diverse range of clients, from children to adults, developing a wealth of knowledge in therapeutic approaches, ethical matters and psychological practice. She currently works with mild to moderate presentations of mental illness, applying current evidence-based therapies to work collaboratively with clients to create a treatment plan that best fits their specific needs. Therapeutic approaches used include CBT, ACT, Mindfulness-based CBT. Samantha is also skilled in the administration of cognitive assessments in children and adolescents: WISC-V and WAIS-V (children IQ tests, specific learning disorder, intellectual disability, ADHD) .
Samantha is incredibly passionate about working with a diverse range of people to support and promote more positive life trajectory. And works with Children 12 years and under; Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18-65 years; and Older Adults 65+.
Location: RelateWell, Coburg
A dedicated team of counsellors matching structured evidence-based lifespan theories and counselling approaches to individual's needs and complexities in the delivery of counselling support to individuals and couples.
Madeleine has graduated with a Masters of Counselling from Monash University and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Madeleine has experience working with individuals, couples and families in a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, anger-management, self-esteem, stress management and interpersonal issues.
Madeleine particularly enjoys working with clients in the perinatal space and has a strong focus on the importance of the development and maintenance of healthy relationships between couples and families.
Madeleine is a registered Circle of Security ParentingTM Facilitator; and is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Locations: RelateWell Centre (Coburg) & Wardens Walk Maternal Child Health Centre (Coburg)
Colleen Reilly is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She completed her Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Cairnmillar Institute and her Couple and Relationship Studies and Internship at Relationships Australia.
Colleen specialises in working with couple and relationship issues, and also has extensive experience in anxiety and panic disorders; loss and grief; low self-esteem; mild to moderate depression; stress management, and finding purpose and meaning in life.
Colleen is a trained Emotion Focused Therapist, but depending on the needs of her clients draws from skills-based approaches such as Mindfulness and CBT. She often provides useful practical reading material to broaden the understanding of specific issues for her clients.
Her focus is on being fully present with you, in an empathetic, calming and non-judgmental space.
Colleen is passionate about her work with people and is delighted to be a team member at RelateWell.
Colleen is an Adult Educator / Facilitator of relationship courses at RelateWell; and is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Location: RelateWell Centre Coburg
Commencing in 2024
Our relationship programs are run by tertiary qualified, experienced adult educators who are either psychologists or counsellors working in the field of couple relationships. They have a comprehensive understanding of evidence-based relationship theory and provide an interactive, insightful learning space for couples. All trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Colleen is an experienced Counsellor as well as an experienced Adult Educator / Facilitator of relationship courses at RelateWell.
Both Lyvia and Charlene are certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitators.
We see people presenting with:
Mild to Moderate Mental Illness
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal / Postnatal Adjustment
Relationship, Marriage and Family Issues
Separation or divorce
Anger Management
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Parenting Issues
Family Conflict and Family Dispute Issues
Cross-Cultural & Bi-Cultural Issues
Interpersonal Issues
Self-Esteem & Developmental Issues
Sexuality and sexual identity
Grief & Loss
Abuse & violence in relationships
Stress Management
Life Transitions & Adjustment Issues
Career Guidance
Locations: Coburg, Brunswick West, Springvale, Pascoe Vale
Services available:
Low cost counselling available (dependent on income)
Medicare rebates under Mental Health Care Plan
BULK BILLING (eligibility applies) under Mental Health Care Plan
Private Health Insurance rebates
CAREinMIND Mental Health Services (free counselling services)
Sessions 55-60 minutes duration