Krisha Mindanao
Discover Krisha’s qualifications and experience as a Provisional Psychologist. Available for appointments in Melbourne CBD and Online — book a session today.
Magsalita sa sarili mong wika: suporta sa kalusugang pangkaisipan sa Filipino
Sa The Talk Shop, maaari kang magpatingin sa isang provisional psychologist sa wikang Filipino o Tagalog, sa aming mga klinika sa Melbourne CBD at Mooroolbark, o sa pamamagitan ng telehealth. Tumawag sa 1300 224 665 para malaman ang bakanteng oras.
At The Talk Shop you can talk with a provisional psychologist in Filipino or Tagalog at our Melbourne CBD and Mooroolbark clinics, or by telehealth from anywhere in Australia. Talking in your first language helps you say what you really mean, because language is more than words.
Sessions in Filipino are with a provisional psychologist.
Provisional psychologist sessions are lower cost, from $50, and you don’t need a GP referral. Medicare rebates don’t apply to provisional psychologists.
Research consistently shows that people achieve better outcomes in therapy when they can express themselves in their first language. Emotional nuance, cultural context, and lived experience are often lost in translation — even for people who are highly fluent in English.
Working with a Filipino-speaking psychologist means you can:
Cultural safety is part of good clinical care. Our Filipino-speaking psychologist uses evidence-based approaches while respecting family, faith, community and the pressures many Filipino Australians carry, including supporting family overseas and the stigma that can come with asking for help.
Depending on your needs, support in Filipino or Tagalog can include:
Explore all conditions:
Discover Krisha’s qualifications and experience as a Provisional Psychologist. Available for appointments in Melbourne CBD and Online — book a session today.
Your first appointment is a 50-minute session. It is a confidential, no-pressure conversation about what you have been going through, in Filipino or Tagalog, and what support might help. You are not committing to ongoing sessions.
From there, your psychologist will talk with you about a plan that suits you, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and trauma-informed care.
Sessions in Filipino are available at Melbourne CBD and Mooroolbark, or by telehealth from anywhere in Australia.
Sessions in Filipino are with a provisional psychologist.
Provisional psychologist sessions are lower cost, from $50, and you don’t need a GP referral. Medicare rebates don’t apply to provisional psychologists.
Do I need to speak English?
No. Sessions with our Filipino-speaking psychologist are held in Filipino or Tagalog, so you don’t need any English.
Where can I see a Filipino-speaking psychologist?
At our Melbourne CBD and Mooroolbark clinics, or by telehealth from anywhere in Australia. Call 1300 224 665 to check current availability.
Can I use Medicare for sessions in Filipino?
No. Our Filipino-speaking psychologist is a provisional psychologist, and Medicare rebates only apply to fully registered psychologists. Provisional sessions are lower cost instead, from $50. If you need Medicare rebates, we can talk with you about other options.
What is a provisional psychologist?
A provisional psychologist has completed an accredited four-year psychology sequence and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia while finishing supervised practice. Their work is regularly reviewed by a board-approved supervisor.
Is what I share in sessions kept confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is confidential under Australian law and the psychology profession’s code of ethics. The only exceptions are where there is a serious risk of harm. Your psychologist will explain these limits at your first appointment.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book a session with a provisional psychologist directly, without a referral.
You deserve support that truly understands you — in your language, and in your cultural context.