Our Psychological and Wellbeing Services in Preston, Melbourne
At Self Growth Institute (SGI Psychology), we provide evidence-based therapy, counselling, and coaching tailored to each person’s unique needs.
Our approach is grounded in a strengths-focused philosophy, helping clients build resilience, clarity, and meaningful growth.
Whether you’re seeking support for mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, or personal development, our team of registered psychologists offers a compassionate space for reflection, healing, and personal growth.
Areas of Focus
Our clinicians provide a wide range of psychological and counselling services in Preston and across Melbourne, including:
Mental health counselling – support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and adjustment to life changes
Coaching and personal development – guidance for self-growth, confidence, and life transitions
Relationship therapy – improving communication, connection, and emotional intelligence
Identity and purpose – exploring meaning, values, and self-understanding
Wellbeing and positive psychology – cultivating balance, fulfilment, and personal strengths
Cognitive and psychological assessments
Educational assessments – identifying cognitive, academic, or learning difficulties
Autism spectrum assessments
All sessions are delivered with empathy, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
Psychological Services
Couple Counselling: Clients can attend together or individually and are encouraged to resolve problems in positive and non-blaming environment. Singles can also address difficulties with relationship issues, separation and divorce.
Psychological Testing and Educational Assessments
Intellectual Testing (IQ)
Personality
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Self Esteem
Testing Specific Learning Abilities: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Mathematics, Visual and Auditory Perceptual Skills
Our main areas of clinical expertise are:
Anxiety and Stress
Panic Attacks
General Anxiety
Loss and Grief
Drag and alcohol issues
Anger Management
Eating Disorders
Phobic Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Recovery from Road Trauma
Extreme Shyness
Loneliness
School years: difficulties with transition, school avoidance, learning difficulties and poor peer relationships
Bullying
Separation Anxiety
Autism and Asperger
Selective Mutism
ADD / ADHD
Phobias
Bed wetting
Conflicts between adolescents and parents, peer pressure, self-esteem and anxiety
Parents: assistance with parenting techniques and addressing challenging behaviours
Who We Support
We provide psychological care for clients from a wide range of referral pathways and life situations, including:
WorkSafe / WorkCover Victoria — workplace injuries, stress, return-to-work support
TAC — transport accidents and road trauma
NDIS — plan and self-managed clients seeking therapeutic support
EAP — employee wellbeing, workplace mental health
VOCAT -FAS — support for victims of crime
Private Clients — with or without a GP referral / Mental Health Care Plan
Children, Adolescents & Families — school stress, parenting, behavioural and emotional concerns
Adults & Older Adults — depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions and grief
Couples — relationship counselling and communication support
Chronic Illness & Pain — adjustment, coping and resilience
Culturally Diverse Clients — compassionate support for migrant and multicultural communities
Medical Centres & Allied Health Referrals — collaborative care with GPs and specialists
How We Work
Our psychologists integrate evidence-based therapies and counselling approaches to match each client’s goals and preferences.
These may include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – building resilience and alignment with personal values
Schema Therapy – understanding lifelong patterns and creating emotional change
Mindfulness-Based Therapies – increasing awareness, calm, and self-compassion
Positive Psychology Interventions – fostering gratitude, optimism, and wellbeing
Through these frameworks, we help clients to:
Strengthen emotional regulation and self-understanding
Develop practical coping and problem-solving skills
Build healthier relationships and self-confidence
What to Expect
Each session begins with understanding your needs and goals. Together, we design a plan that aligns with your values and priorities, helping you move toward meaningful change.
You’ll be supported in a collaborative, non-judgemental environment that respects your pace and individuality.
We offer both in-person sessions at our Preston clinic and Telehealth counselling across Melbourne and regional Victoria, ensuring accessibility wherever you are.
Book a Session
If you’re looking for a psychologist in Preston or wish to access online counselling in Melbourne, we invite you to book a confidential session with one of our experienced clinicians.
Appointments are available in-person or via Telehealth, with flexible times and short waiting periods