Welcome
Dr Marilyn Cugnetto | Clinical Psychologist & Certified Schema Therapist
Providing evidence-based clinical psychology services to adults in Mill Park & Online
WELCOME
A very kind welcome to you.
I acknowledge the journey that preceded arriving here.
If it seems I may be of assistance, please reach out to schedule a free 10-15 minute chat to establish if I can support you.
Approach
My intention is to compassionately meet each person with open curiosity and, together, skilfully guide them to discover their current patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, and collaboratively sculpt new patterns for them to choose to follow to ensure their emotional needs are consistently met. I bring my enthusiasm and passion for helping to each and every session.
services
Is your wellbeing impacted by the following experiences?
- anxiety, worry or panic
- sadness, feeling flat, or lacking joy
- low self-worth or low self-esteem
- feeling stressed or overwhelmed
- experiencing or recovering from trauma or abuse
- feeling lonely or isolated
- feeling guilt or shame
- grief and loss, including ambiguous loss
- challenges regulating your emotions
- challenges making or maintaining relationships
- adjusting to life transitions
- intrusive, unwanted thoughts
- feeling lost or self-doubt
if so, i May be able to help. i support adults and older teens experiencing:
- acute and chronic depression
- acute and chronic anxiety
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- perfectionism
- grief and loss
- chronic stress and burnout
- adjustment difficulties to life transitions
- developmental/complex trauma and emotional neglect
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- complex PTSD
- difficulty coping with medical conditions
- perinatal mental health concerns
- parenting concerns
to tailor to each person's unique needs, I draw from THESE evidence-based interventions:
- Schema Therapy (Certified Schema Therapist)
- Chairwork Psychotherapy (Level 1 Certification)
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Meditation - since 2016, a qualified teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Centre for Mindfulness
- Mindful Self Compassion (MSC)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
together, we can build your capacity to cope.
Information
LOCATIONS
In-person (clinic) and Online (telehealth).
Clinic is located in Mill Park, a suburb in north-eastern Melbourne, near South Morang, Bundoora, Mernda, Epping, Lalor, Watsonia, Greensborough, Doreen, Plenty, Diamond Creek, Eltham.
FEES & Rebates
The fee is $215 per 50 minute session before 4 pm.
The fee is $230 per 50 minute session from 4 pm.
A Concession rate is available for those in need.
Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) can access up to 10 Medicare-rebated sessions per calendar year (Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session). There will be an out-of-pocket cost when accessing sessions using a MHCP as I unfortunately do not offer Bulk Bill appointments.
Please contact your private health insurance to discuss your cover for Psychology sessions
PROCESS
Please email cugnettopsychology@gmail.com or complete the form in the section below to schedule an appointment.
All enquiries will be responded to in approximately 48 hours.
For referrers, please fax referrals to 03 9102 9789, or email to cugnettopsychology@gmail.com
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About Dr Marilyn Cugnetto
Professional experiences
Australia
2019 to current: Clinical psychologist in private practice in the northern suburbs of Melbourne (initially at Headspace and Gold Psychology then as a sole trader since 2020).
2017 to current: Research Assistant, Northern Health's Mental Health Division
2017 to current: Honorary Research Fellow, La Trobe University's School of Psychology and Public Health
United States
2012-2017: Assistant professor in a Doctor in Psychology (Psy.D.) program in Clinical Psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association.
2008-2017: Clinical psychologist in private practice in South Florida offering direct clinical care to children, adolescents and adults diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions and anxiety disorders.
2003-2008: Doctoral psychology student, intern, and postdoctoral fellow providing health psychology assessment and interventions to adults and older adults as part of multi-disciplinary treatment teams in public medical centre settings. Mill Park
Education
2007: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology, University of Miami
APA Accredited Program: Clinical Psychology
2004: Master of Science, University of Miami
APA Accredited Program: Clinical Psychology
2001: Bachelor of Science University of Miami
Psychobiology (with Departmental Honors)
Registration
Registration as a Psychologist (Psychology Board of Australia): PSY0002135984
PsyBA Area of Practice Endorsement as Clinical Psychologist
State of Florida Psychologist License (USA): PY 7809
Professional memberships
Australian Psychological Society: https://psychology.org.au/
International Society of Schema Therapy: https://schematherapysociety.org/
Professional Memberships
