Charlotte Lewis
Psychologist
CHARLOTTE LEWIS
PSYCHOLOGY
ABOUT
I am a clinical psychologist passionate about collaborating with clients to set meaningful goals and build a life worth living. Many of the people who come to see me struggle with behaviours, that while understandable, are ultimately unhelpful and are keeping them stuck - for example excessive avoidance, people pleasing, reassurance seeking, self-soothing using food, drugs and/or alcohol, perfectionistic behaviours and procrastination. Upon further exploration, these behaviours are often a person’s learned way of coping with intense and painful feelings such as fear, guilt, shame, and associated negative thoughts or beliefs such as “I’m not good enough” “I’m a failure” “I’m not loveable.” The work we do together in session involves identifying these unhelpful patterns of thoughts, behaviours and emotions that are no longer serving them and replacing them with more effective, life-enhancing ones.
I work with people who experience a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, stressful life events, flashbacks, nightmares, and hearing voices. I have a particular passion for supporting people who have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives and take a trauma-informed approach when working with each and every one of my clients.
I have worked across public and private settings in several different evidence-based therapeutic programs including comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), inpatient Schema Group Therapy and inpatient Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Depending on client needs and preferences, I use a variety of evidence based-approaches including EMDR Therapy, DBT, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am registered with the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist and am a registered Medicare Provider. I am also a Board-Approved Supervisor and Registrar Program Principal Supervisor in Clinical Psychology and am incredibly enthusiastic about supporting early career psychologists as they enter the workforce.
SERVICES
I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges including:
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Mood-related difficulties
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Anxiety
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Stress and life adjustments
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Emotion regulation difficulties
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Addictive behaviours
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Body image issues
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Navigating the perinatal period
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Relationship difficulties
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Anger management
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Flashbacks and nightmares and other trauma symptoms
Types of psychological therapies offered:
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​Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
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Schema Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
I also provide supervision to other clinical psychologists and clinical psychology registrars completing the registrar program.
APPOINTMENTS
Referral
A referral is not required to see a psychologist. However, a referral from a GP or psychiatrist is needed in order to be eligible for the Medicare rebate. Currently, the Medicare rebate is $141.85 per session.
Cost
The current fee for a 50 minute session is $265. Your Mental Health Care Plan allows you to access a rebate of $141.85 per individual consultation, for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year. The rebate can be claimed on your behalf and processed at the end of the session.
Alternatively, you may be eligible for a rebate through your private health insurance provider dependent on your policy.
Cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment will attract a cancellation fee. This is not covered by the rebate.
Hours
Currently Tuesday afternoons via Telehealth​
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CONTACT
622 Lygon Street
Carlton North 3054
Victoria, Australia
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The practice is located in a two story terrace building. When you arrive for your first appointment please let reception know you are there to see me and they will direct you were to wait. I will come and collect you at your scheduled appointment time.
Paid and unpaid parking is available
Email: info@charlottelewis.com.au
​Fax: 03 9012 4437
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If you would like more information about services provided or would like to make a booking, please contact me via email on info@charlottelewis.com.au and expect to receive a response within two business days.
I recognise and respect the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and water.
It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.