About us

We provide clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology services to inpatients at Austin Health.

Clinical psychology

Our clinical psychologists specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological issues.

We can help patients to:

• Understand and adjust to their illness or injury
• Cope with emotions including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss
• Cope with trauma of diagnosis, disability, and rehabilitation
• Better manage somatic complaints such as pain, fatigue, issues with sleep
• Assist with behaviour changes including engaging in healthy lifestyle habits

Clinical neuropsychology

Our clinical neuropsychologists specialise the relationship between brain function and behaviour. We assess and provide intervention for changes in thinking and behaviour that may arise from any form of known or suspected brain dysfunction including:

• Head injury
• Epilepsy
• Neurological disease
• Drug and alcohol disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Stroke

We help patients and our care teams:

• Understand cognitive strengths and weakness and their impact on function
• Manage complex behaviours and development of comprehensive behaviour plans
• Diagnose brain dysfunction
• Provide treatment strategies and discharge planning for patients with cognitive and/or behavioural changes

Our services

Our psychologists work across inpatient, outpatient and community care. 

Referrals

You can only access this service when you are staying in hospital.

Contact us

Psychology

Phone: 03 9496 2795

Fax: 03 9496 2219

Manager

Dr Joanne Wrench
Director of Psychology & Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist

Location

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Grevillea Centre
300 Waterdale Road
Ivanhoe 3079

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