At Make Lemonade Psychology, we believe mental health care should be accessible and affordable. Our low-cost service, provided by a provisional psychologist, offers high-quality therapy at a reduced rate, so cost is never a barrier to getting the support you need.
Professional support at a lower cost, in our Fitzroy clinic
What is a Provisional Psychologist?
Qualified. Supervised. Committed to Your Well-Being.
A provisional psychologist is a psychologist in training who has completed a recognised undergraduate degree and is now gaining practical experience through supervised practice. At Make Lemonade Psychology, our provisional psychologist is completing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, working under the guidance of fully registered psychologists to ensure high-quality, ethical care.
Under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Herniman, our provisional psychologist delivers evidence-based, compassionate care while completing their professional training.
Our Location
We are located on Wurundjeri Country:
130 Johnston Street, Fitzroy / Ngár-go
Find more information about our location, and best ways to get here:
Our Fees
$120 per individual in-clinic or tele-health 50 minute session.
Please note: Medicare rebates do not apply for sessions with provisional psychologists.
Learn more about the different Psychologists in Our Blog Post
Meg Bennett
Provisional Psychologist
Meg (she/her) is an AHPRA registered Provisional Psychologist currently completing her final year of the Clinical Psychology PhD at Monash University. Her approach focuses on creating a warm, understanding and collaborative space with evidence-based treatments tailored to each individual and their unique experiences.
Areas of expertise:
Specialties
Meg supports adolescents and adults (15+ years) who are experiencing anxiety, depression or sleep problems, managing attention or mood difficulties, overcoming feelings of self-doubt or shame and navigating relationship concerns, life transitions or stress. Meg draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) including CBT for insomnia, to help clients understand and problem solve their difficulties.
Qualifications
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology PhD) - ongoing
Monash University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Publications
2024
A 5-week Digital Intervention to Reduce Attention Problems in Children With ADHD: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
2022
Digital cognitive training in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Our enrolment process
We like to consider ourselves to be practical people, so we’ve outlined the steps needed to help you set up your first appointment.
Pre-appointment Questionnaire
A short questionnaire to help us understand you a little better and to kickstart your enrolment process.
Go to Questionnaire.
We’ll contact you
We’ll reach out to you to discuss suitable Psychologist and book your first in-person or telehealth appointment.
Enrol yourself
We’ll email you our enrolment and consent form for you to fill out prior to your first appointment.
Enrol here
Pre-appointment Questionnaire
This short questionnaire helps us understand your circumstances a little better and kickstarts your onboarding process. Once completed, we’ll reach out to tee up your first appointment.
FAQs
Any questions?
Here’s some common inquiries you might have on mind about our psychological services.
What conditions do you treat at Make Lemonade Psychology?
We provide support for a broad spectrum of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and trauma-related disorders. Our evidence-based therapies are tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinic utilizes various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). These methods are personalized to effectively address each client’s specific concerns.
How long are the therapy sessions, and what is the cost?
Each standard therapy session lasts 50 minutes and costs $120. Please note that Medicare rebates are not available for sessions with provisional psychologists.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book an appointment through our online booking system on our website. If you’re new to our clinic, select the ‘Get Started‘ option; returning clients can choose ‘Book an Appointment.’
What does the program cost, and is there a Medicare rebate?
The total cost is $480 for the program. A $120 deposit secures your place, with the remaining balance due before the first session. Each session qualifies for a Medicare rebate of $36, reducing the out-of-pocket cost to $59 per session.
