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Rachel Burchell
Clinical Psychologist

About Rachel

 

Rachel's therapeutic style is warm, empathic and genuine, guided by a person-centred approach. She strives to create a safe space to work collaboratively with clients, providing the support needed to create the change they would like to see while incorporating each client's strengths within the therapy process.

Areas of focus

Rachel provides therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:
 

  • Depression and mood disorders (including bipolar disorder)

  • Anxiety and panic disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Addiction and substance use

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Grief and loss

  • Adjusting and adapting to change

  • Parenting issues

  • Stress

  • Self-esteem and identity

  • Anger management

Therapeutic approach

 

Rachel utilises a range of evidence-based therapies including:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness

  • Motivational Interviewing

She has completed Circle of Security parent-facilitator training and is passionate about attachment-based approaches to parenting.

Qualifications & experience

 

Rachel completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and an honours-equivalent Graduate Diploma Advanced in Psychology before completing a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has experience in private practice, addictions, community health, student counselling and forensic mental health. Before psychology, Rachel built a corporate career across Australia, the USA and Asia — experience that informs her practice and supports her work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and across age groups.

Registrations & memberships

 

  • AHPRA registration: PSY0002473274 — endorsed Clinical Psychologist; board-approved supervisor

  • Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS); Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychologists 

Fees & rebates

 

Medicare rebates may be available with a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan issued by a GP. Private health rebates may also be available depending on your health insurance policy.

View fees and rebate information.

South Yarra Psychology

 

A private psychology practice in South Yarra, Melbourne, offering respectful, confidential therapy for adults, older adolescents and some couples. Our team includes registered psychologists, clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists.


 

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Contact

Level 1, 2 Avoca Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

Phone: 03 9804 5448

Fax: 03 9867 2096

Opening hours

  • Appointments:  Monday to Saturday, including some evenings

  • Reception available: Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 5.15pm

 

Need urgent help?

If you're in crisis or unsafe, call 000 or Lifeline 13 11 14.

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