University of Sunshine Coast (USC) Clinics are open to the public and provide services that are overseen by appropriately qualified and experienced professionals, while providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience at various stages of their studies.
Our clinics are committed to providing the highest quality service while providing an excellent learning environment for students.
The USC Psychology Clinic provides mental health services to the community and also functions as an advanced teaching, training and research facility for postgraduate students (Provisional Psychologists) in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program at USC.
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Services Offered
The Psychology Clinic offers a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which has been shown through extensive research over many years, to be a very effective treatment for a wide range of problems.
The range of psychological problems that can be managed in the Psychology Clinic include: -depression -anxiety, stress, panic attacks and phobias -adjustment difficulties -grief and bereavement -stress and trauma  -alcohol and cannabis misuse -cognitive assessment -parenting skills and behaviour support
Psychological services are available to adults, adolescents and children.
The Psychology Clinic is happy to provide assessments and recommendations in collaboration with GPs, clinicians and other therapists who may continue to work with the children, adolescents or adults who attend the clinic.
Services are usually provided through face to face consultations, but we are also able to offer a range of telehealth options.
Before commencing treatment each psychologist develops, in consultation with the client, a detailed, individualised treatment plan.
All clinical work undertaken by Provisional Psychologists in the Psychology Clinic is supervised by experienced Clinical Psychologists. These supervisors are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. They are members (or eligible for membership) of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Fees and Payment
All services at the psychology and counselling clinics are free of charge.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.