Shannon Morley

Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor

BSocSci, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed&Dev) FAEDPA MAAPI

Shannon is passionate about her work and truly enjoys collaborating with children, young people and their parents to empower them to become their best. She brings warmth, humour, compassion and a nurturing approach in order to fully understand concerns and draw on strengths for positive outcomes.

Shannon uses a psychodynamic perspective, in addition to drawing on evidenced-based interventions from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Therapy, Play Therapy and other modalities.

She appreciates the importance of matching the therapeutic approach to fit the needs of her clients, as none of us are cut from the same mould, and therefore benefit from an individualised and tailored approach, sensitive to our cultural and other differences.

Exploring from a systemic framework, Shannon gains a holistic view of her client, informed by themselves, their parents, school staff, and other professionals working with the child or young person. Interventions are coordinated and developed with this systemic lens in mind.

Bachelor of Social Science
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
Endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology
Endorsement in Clinical Psychology
AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI)
Fellow of the Australian Educational & Developmental Psychology Association (AEDPA)
- Anxiety/Depression
- Transitions and changes
- Social/Friendships
- Autism
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Sleep problems
- Behaviour Problems
- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem
- Learning Difficulties
- Trauma
- Attachment Difficulties
- Navigating friendships and relationships
- Parent Education and Support

Fees

Fees are reviewed annually and will be discussed ahead of your appointment with Shannon. Information about our fee and cancellation policy is emailed as part of your welcome pack.

Fees for Psycho-educational and Psycho-social assessments are determined and quoted ahead of commencement.

Fees are inclusive of clinical and organisational administration. You may be eligible for a rebate for some psychological services via Medicare or other funding programs.

Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) via Medicare

You/your child may be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) which is prepared by a General Practitioner, Paediatrician, or Psychiatrist under the Better Access to Mental Health Scheme. Your doctor may decide to refer patients for psychological services including individual and group sessions, that may occur in person or via telehealth (such as online or phone).

A MHCP entitles you/your child to six therapy sessions, at which time, a letter including recommendations is sent to your doctor by your psychologist. Your doctor will assess and determine if a subsequent four sessions are warranted. A maximum of ten sessions per calendar year are rebatable.

Under a MHCP, psychologists with endorsement in clinical psychology attract a minimum rebate of $145.25 This rebate increases if families have reached their Medicare Safety Net threshold.

Please note: you can continue to see Shannon privately upon completion of a mental healthcare plan should you choose to do so after ten sessions as required.

Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan via Medicare

Sometimes when people require access to multidisciplinary professionals (such as Psychology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Paediatric Physiotherapy) a CDM plan may be prepared by a medical practitioner. A CDM referral provides a person with access to up to five therapy sessions over a

12-month period. Medicare pays a rebate for these sessions, which increases if families reach their Medicare Safety Net threshold.

Some Further Information about MHCP and Medicare

Parents attending parent sessions are not able to claim a rebate under their child's MHCP. This includes the initial intake appointment. Please note that Shannon provides 10-15 minutes to speak with parents at the end of each session with your child (therefore claimable under MHCP).

Learning assessments are not able to be claimed under Medicare.

We are not a bulk billing practice.

Payment Process

Payment is strictly to be made on the day of the appointment and can be arranged by bank transfer or credit card.

Cancellation Policy

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required if you are unable to attend an appointment, so this time can be offered to other clients. Your session has been reserved especially for you, so all missed appointments or late cancellations will incur a fee.

Please note that fees for late cancellations or non-attendance of appointments are not covered by any funding schemes and therefore no rebates will apply.

Private Health Funds

You may be eligible for a rebate through your private health fund depending on the level of your extras cover. Please check with your private health fund to determine your eligibility.