Evidence-Based Therapy
CBT is one of the most researched and effective forms of psychological therapy. Our psychologists use CBT to help you identify unhelpful thought patterns, change behaviours, and build practical skills for lasting change.
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If your claim has been approved, we bill your funder directly. Zero out-of-pocket cost — no gap, no upfront payment, nothing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based psychological treatment that explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The core idea is simple: how we think about a situation directly affects how we feel and what we do.
CBT helps you:
Sessions are typically focused, goal-oriented, and shorter-term — making CBT one of the most accessible and effective options available.
Your first session is an assessment — your psychologist will take time to understand your background, goals, and what you’d like to work on. From there, sessions typically follow a structured format:
Most people see meaningful improvement in 6–12 sessions, though this varies depending on the complexity of what you’re working on. Your psychologist will regularly review your progress and adjust the approach as needed.
We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing quality mental health care. There are several ways to fund your psychology sessions at The Talk Shop.
Medicare Mental Health Care Plan
With a referral from your GP, you can access up to 10 rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. Bulk billing may be available — ask us when you book.
WorkCover & TAC
If you have an active funding approval through WorkCover or TAC, you will have no out-of-pocket cost for your sessions.
NDIS
We support NDIS participants with plan-managed and self-managed funding. Contact us to discuss your plan.
Private Health Insurance
Many private health extras policies include psychology. Check with your insurer for your rebate amount.
Not sure what funding you’re eligible for?
Call us on 1300 224 665 and we’ll help you work out your options before your first session.
We offer CBT at all four of our Melbourne locations, as well as via secure telehealth video call — available Australia-wide.
CBT is typically short-term. Many people see meaningful improvement in 6–12 sessions, though this varies depending on the complexity of what you’re working on. Your psychologist will regularly review progress with you.
You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist. However, to access your Medicare rebate, your GP needs to provide a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) — giving you access to up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.
Yes. All of our psychologists offer telehealth sessions via secure video call, available Australia-wide. Telehealth is just as effective as in-person therapy for most presentations.
CBT is one of the most studied psychological treatments in the world. It is recommended by the Australian Psychological Society for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and many other conditions, with decades of robust research supporting its effectiveness.
CBT is the foundational approach from which many therapies evolved. ACT focuses on psychological flexibility and values-based living, while DBT was developed specifically for emotional dysregulation. Your psychologist will recommend the best fit for your goals.
Our psychologists are trained in a wide range of evidence-based approaches. CBT is often used alongside or as a foundation for other therapies — your psychologist will recommend the best fit for your goals.
Our psychologists are taking new clients now. Book your first session online or call us — we’ll match you with the right psychologist for your needs.
Bulk billing available with a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
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Fordham, B., Sugavanam, T., Edwards, K., et al. (2021). The evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy in any condition, population or context: A meta-review of systematic reviews and panoramic meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 51(1), 21–29. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291720005292
