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
Educational assessments – identifying cognitive, academic, or learning difficulties
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.
Our main areas of clinical expertise are:
Extreme Shyness
Loneliness
School years: difficulties with transition, school avoidance, learning difficulties and poor peer relationships
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
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – developing self-compassion, emotional safety, and kinder ways of relating to oneself and others
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