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Park Bench Psychology

Park Bench Psychology offers a range of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based intervention and assessment services for children (aged 4 -11), young people (aged 12-25), and Adults (25 and above).

Park Bench Psychology has experience helping people with the following issues: Anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, personal growth and wellbeing, stress, chronic illness, disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, identity, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger, emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem.

Self-referral Appointments

Medicare clients with an approved Mental Health Care Plan from their GP or psychiatrist.
NDIS clients if you are self or plan managed. We do not cater for NDIA managed clients at this stage
Full fee paying private clients

Please Note

Park Bench Psychology does not see clients under Workcover, TAC, Victims of Crime, ATAPS, or EAP.
Park Bench Psychology does not provide court reports.

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Dr Veronica Coady (PhD)

BA, Post Grad Diploma in Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy

Veronica is a registered psychologist and works across the lifespan. She is available for Telehealth appointments, Australia Wide, and face to face appointments in the Inner North and West suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

Veronica has a special interest in resilience and hope. Her doctorate research topic was exploring coping and resilience in people living with Parkinson’s disease in rural Australia. She has experience across multiple settings, having worked in community mental health at headspace, schools and kindergartens, within the scope of NDIS and Medicare, and with full fee-paying clients.

Veronica uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to care, and her work is client centred. She provides a safe compassionate space for people to find their own hope and strength to move forward while managing symptoms and/or life challenges. Sessions are planned out to meet individual needs with a focus on strengths-based approaches that encourage a growth mindset. This includes providing clients and their supports (where required) psycho education, and ensuring they have resources to support themselves outside the session.

Veronica is also available for assessments and related reports. However, she does not provide court reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in psychology and sociology- University of Sydney

Postgraduate Diploma in psychology- Monash University

Post honours Doctorate- Monash University

AHPRA registered psychologist

Professional Membership

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI)