Vanessa and Campbell believe strongly in collaborative care.  We welcome inquiries from new and existing referrers.

We work with young children, adolescents, adults and couples from all backgrounds. We treat all mental health disorders and use a combination of evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT) and Gottman Therapy for Couples.  

FAX Referrals directly to :  03 8677 5480

1. Assess the patient as meeting eligibility criteria under one of the Better Access categories. 
2. Complete a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
3. Write a brief referral letter (address this to Island Psychology or to Vanessa Rowell or Campbell Townsend individually).
4. Fax referral to Island Psychology :  03 8677 5480.
5. Review progress at the end of the course of referred sessions by completing a GP Mental Health Care Plan Review.

Please note that current research indicates that the majority of people with mild to moderate psychological difficulties will require more than 10 sessions of psychological treatment. Therefore, we recommend that clients plan, and budget for this, from the outset.

1. Assess the patient as having complex care needs that require treatment from 2+ health providers (i.e., in addition to the GP).   
2. Complete a GPMP and Team Care Arrangements plan that specifies the number of item 10968 (Psychology) consultations you are approving (maximum of 5 per calendar year).