Melbourne · AHPRA registered clinical psychologist
Compassionate, culturally conscious therapy for individuals and couples.
I'm Dr. Ceylan Çelen, a Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor working with individuals and couples on depression, anxiety, PMDD, women's mental health, immigration and acculturation, and personality disorders — in person in Melbourne, or by telehealth for clients located in Australia.
Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan · New clients welcome
Background
Training, experience, and how I work
Qualifications
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist, AHPRA registered · Board-approved Supervisor · Couple and Individual Therapist.
Experience
Istanbul, New York, and Melbourne
Over 23 years of post-graduate experience across public and private hospitals, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, private practice, and a university counselling centre.
Current specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PMDD
- Women's mental health
- Immigration & acculturation
- Personality disorders
Therapy modalities
How sessions are structured
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Exploring how past experiences and relationship patterns shape present-day struggles, to build deeper insight and lasting change.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Practical skills for managing intense emotions, distress, and relationship difficulties.
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Structural Family Therapy
Working with the dynamics and structure of a couple or family system, often used in couple therapy.
Sessions are tailored — we'll agree on an approach together rather than follow a fixed program.
My style is warm and compassionate. I hold a culturally conscious space, and bring genuine curiosity to understanding each client's life and struggles. We work on the issues together. Dr. Ceylan Çelen
Fees & Medicare rebates
What sessions cost, and what comes back
Session fee
$308Individual or couple therapy, in person or via telehealth.
Medicare rebate
$149.05Per session, with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Out of pocket
$158.95What you pay per session once the rebate is claimed back.
How the Medicare rebate works
Under the Better Access initiative, a GP or psychiatrist can issue a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which entitles you to a rebate on up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Bring your referral to your first session, and you can claim the rebate through Medicare. Private health rebates may also apply depending on your fund and level of cover; check your extras policy for "psychology" coverage.
In person & telehealth
Two ways to meet, same approach
In person
1227–1229 Malvern Road, Malvern, VIC
- Consulting rooms in Malvern, with on-street and nearby parking available
- Individual and couple sessions available in person
- Ground-floor access available on request
Telehealth
Video sessions, anywhere in Australia
- Conducted via a secure, encrypted video platform; a link is sent before each session
- Available to clients located anywhere in Australia, and useful if you're interstate, regional, or unable to travel
- Medicare rebates apply the same way as in-person sessions
Send inquiry
Get in touch
Send a brief note about what's bringing you to therapy and whether you're after in-person or telehealth. I read every inquiry personally and reply within two business days.
If you need urgent support
This isn't monitored in real time. If you're in crisis, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or 000 in an emergency.
Email is the quickest way to reach me directly:
ceylan.celen.cc@gmail.com