Rene Zacchini
Psychologist

About Rene

 

Rene is a warm, compassionate and thoughtful psychologist who aims to create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their inner world and life experiences. He works in a collaborative and person-centred way, tailoring therapy to each individual's needs, goals and circumstances, with strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.

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Areas of focus

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Rene provides individual psychological therapy for adults seeking support with:
 

• Anxiety (including generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety and phobias)

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Trauma (including PTSD)

• Stress and burnout

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Sleep difficulties, including insomnia

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Therapeutic approach

 

Rene uses in-session experiences to guide and inform the work, while remaining respectful, attuned and client-focused. He draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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Qualifications & experience

 

Rene holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Monash University. He has worked across a range of settings, including university counselling services, paediatric oncology units, and with emergency services personnel experiencing PTSD. Rene has also contributed to research in first-episode schizophrenia and athlete mental health.

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Registrations & memberships

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• AHPRA registration: PSY0002820869 — registered psychologist

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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.

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Rene also sees clients who have WorkSafe, TAC and VOCAT funding.

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View fees and rebate information.​​

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