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PSYCHOTHERAPY
Our Core Value at Surf Coast Mind Body Health is Gratitude and it is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that seeking support takes courage, and we consider it a privilege to support our clients in improving their mental health and wellbeing.
Our psychotherapy services provide a safe, supportive and collaborative space where you can explore life's challenges, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change. We believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing, which is why every therapeutic journey is tailored to the individual.
We provide evidence-based, person-centred care for children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan. Our multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Psychologists, General Psychologists, Provisional Psychologists, Counsellors and Child + Youth Psychotherapists, each bringing their own unique expertise while sharing a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or another mental health concern, navigating a major life transition, supporting your child's development, or wanting to enhance your wellbeing and performance, we're here to help.
Our clinicians draw on a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and work collaboratively with you to determine the treatment that best aligns with your needs, goals and preferences. Therapy is designed to be practical and personalised, helping you develop effective coping strategies, gain deeper insight, strengthen resilience, and create lasting positive change.
PSYCHIATRY
Our psychiatry service is led by Dr Medhani Hewagama, Consultant Psychiatrist (MBBS, MD Psychiatry, MRCPsych (UK), FRANZCP), who provides thoughtful, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults (16+). Dr Hewagama offers comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment, taking the time to understand each person's unique needs and circumstances.
She works collaboratively with clients, GPs, and other treating health professionals to develop personalised treatment plans that support meaningful, long-term wellbeing. If you would like to enquire about an appointment, please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the referral and intake process.
Please note - Completing this form does not guarantee an appointment, as referrals are reviewed prior to booking.
THE ASSESSMENT HUB
HOW OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS WORKS
At Surf Coast Mind Body Health, we believe assessments should be guided by clinical need rather than diagnosis alone.
Every individual is different, so we begin by understanding the individual's strengths, challenges and goals, then tailor the most appropriate assessment pathway with a clear clinical rationale. Our aim is to provide meaningful answers that inform and support diagnosis, guide treatment, support learning and cognitive understanding, or assist with accessing services.
To ensure assessments are both purposeful and cost-effective, we use a Tiered Assessment Structure. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, each assessment is tailored to the individual, with fees based on the complexity of the assessment and the clinician time required for assessment, scoring, interpretation, feedback and report writing. This flexible model means you only complete the assessment components that are clinically indicated, with the option to progress to a higher tier if additional information becomes necessary.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Initial Enquiry - When you contact us about an assessment, our administration team will ask a few questions about your concerns and the reason for seeking an assessment. Based on this information, we will provide a best estimate of the most appropriate assessment tier and an indicative fee guide.
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Clinical Interview - You will then be booked for an initial clinical interview with your assigned clinician. This appointment allows the clinician to gain a detailed understanding of your history, current concerns and assessment goals. A $400 deposit is required to secure this appointment, which is applied towards the overall cost of assessment.
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Individualised Assessment Plan - Following the clinical interview, your clinician will determine the most appropriate assessment pathway based on their clinical formulation and rationale. At this stage, your recommended assessment tier, inclusions and fees will be confirmed before any further assessment is undertaken.
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Assessment and Ongoing Review - As the assessment progresses, additional information may indicate that further assessment would provide a more complete understanding of your presentation. If this occurs, your clinician will discuss the clinical rationale with you, explain any recommended additional assessment components, and outline any associated costs before proceeding. No additional assessment will be completed without your informed agreement.
EVERY ASSESSMENT INCLUDES
Initial Intake and Clinical Interview – including background history, presenting concerns, review of relevant information, and development of an assessment plan.
Assessment Sessions – including in-clinic assessment, observations, and questionnaires completed by relevant people (such as parents, caregivers, teachers or partners) where appropriate.
Feedback, Recommendations and Report – a client centred feedback session to discuss the assessment findings, practical recommendations, and a comprehensive written report.
Where additional multidisciplinary input is recommended, such as from an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist, these services are arranged separately. Our team is happy to provide recommendations and referrals to support a comprehensive assessment process.
TIER
1
A Tier 1 assessment package would include a singular assessment.
Tier 1 includes singular assessment measure may be used to inform the client’s individual treatment plan (e.g., areas of difference), indicate for the client if further assessment is required (e.g., a comprehensive assessment to facilitate NDIS funding), or assist with unique personal insight and self-development (e.g., personality assessment).
Tier 1 – up to 5hrs
est. $1000
TIER
2
A Tier 2 assessment package would include more than one assessment.
Tier 2 may include an assessment package that includes a cognitive assessment (commonly known as an IQ assessment – e.g., WISC-V) along with a complete or partial educational assessment (commonly referred to as a learning assessment – e.g., WIAT-III). A functional behaviour assessment (FBA) and behaviour support plan would also be included in Tier 2.
Tier 2 – 5+ hrs up to 10 hrs
est. $2000
TIER 3
A Tier 3 assessment package would include a comprehensive assessment with multiple measures.
Tier 3 includes several measures and/or assessments to meet client requirements. This may include measures for diagnostic assessment (e.g., ADOS-2, MIGDAS), behaviour rating scales and/or adaptive functioning scales, cognitive assessment, educational assessment and observation. A comprehensive assessment package, such as our Tier 3, may be used to facilitate NDIA applications for funding.
Tier 3 – Greater than 10hrs
est. $3000
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