Welcome

Dr Marilyn Cugnetto Clinical Psychologist & Certified Schema Therapist

Providing Evidence-based Clinical Psychology Services to Adults in Mill Park & Online

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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, skillfully 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.

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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)
  • ISST Certified Schema Therapist
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Together, we can build your capacity to cope.

Information

Locations

In-person (clinic) and Online (telehealth).

The 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

All appointments run for about 50 minutes.

Please email for current fees.

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.

Late Cancellation and Missed Appointment Policy

  •  Rescheduling or cancelling an appointment 48 business hours in advance incurs no fee.
  • The full consultation fee will be charged for missed appointments or late cancellation/rescheduling (less than 24 hours’ notice).
  • A fee will be charged for missed appointments or late cancellation/rescheduling (less than 48 hours’ notice).
  • Late cancellation/missed appointment fees are not refundable through third-party providers (e.g., Medicare).

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
+61 03 9102 9789, or email to
cugnettopsychology@gmail.com

I am unable to provide acute crisis services as a sole trader working part-time hours.

If you are in Australia and are experiencing a mental health crisis requiring urgent care, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or emergency services (000).

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.

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/

Jeffrey Young Schema Therapy Association: https://www.schematherapyassociation.org/

Reach Out

Interested In Scheduling A Free 10-15 Minute Chat To See If We Are A Good Match?

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