About

3 Ducks Psychology is a contemporary private psychology practice offering a range of assessment, diagnosis and treatment for all age groups and mental health conditions.  

3 Ducks Psychology is now available to take new referrals in their Melbourne rooms located at Exhale Consulting Suites, Collingwood. Telehealth appointments remain available Australia wide. 

Our rooms are located within a warm, inviting, inclusive & safe allied health practice space which has easy access with parking and also close to public transport.

We are a pet therapy friendly practice with our own therapy dog Chilli, King Charles Cavalier onsite. Should you wish to bring your own furry therapy animal please contact us before your consultation to make arrangements. 

Our aim is to help you get your ducks in a row so you can feel confident to follow your own path into the future.

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Leah Dodsworth Registered Psychologist

B. Arts (Hons) Psych and Master Soc Sci (Crim) with Distinction

Leah has been a practising psychologist for 20 years & started 3 Ducks Psychology in early 2018. Whilst trained in a wide variety of therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Autism Spectrum Specific interventions & Trauma Focussed therapies, Leah primarily works from an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) approach as she feels this is philosophically aligned with her therapeutic values, approach to treatment and in meeting her client’s needs.   

She is excited by the future of these emerging treatments involving psychedelics & other non-traditional approaches to mental health to better assist those for whom traditional medical, pharmacological, and psychological therapies have been unsuccessful.  

Whilst Leah works with many different psychological disorders, she has a passion for working with our emergency services personnel, first responders and other frontline workers as well as those experiencing complex PTSD from childhood trauma.

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SERVICES offered

3 Ducks psychology offers treatment for:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Depression & Mood related disorders
  • Anxiety related disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Grief & Loss
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
  • Behavioural/Emotional disorders of childhood
  • Chronic Pain conditions
  • Eating Disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Personality Disorders

3 ducks psychology provides an assessment of:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cognitive/Learning Disorders
  • Medico-Legal Assessments
  • Section 32 Applications
  • Firearms Licence Suitability Assessments
  • Pre-Sentencing Reports
  • Parenting Capacity Assessments
  • Behavioural/Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adulthood
  • Other assessments upon request

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Fee Structure & Rebates:

  • NDIS referrals can be made by your GP, Paediatrician, or Psychiatrist or you can self-refer.
  • Referrals can be made by contacting us:
  • 0451 932 531 or
  • admin@3duckspsychology.com.au

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Fees

  • We do our best to keep our fees well below the recommended rate set by
    the Australian Psychological Society which is currently $311 for 50 minutes.
  • All sessions are of 50 minute duration either via secure telehealth or face to face at our Melbourne clinic.
  • Mon-Fri 8:30 am -5 pm $220.
  • Mon-Fri before 8.30 am and after 5 pm $230.
  • Weekends $250.
  • Assessment fees vary dependent on assessment, please contact us for further information.

Rebates:

  • A Medicare rebate $96.65 for eligible clients is available with a valid referral for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
  • Private health fund rebates are also available depending on your level of cover. You will need to contact your individual health fund as rebates vary.
  • Payment for sessions is due on the date of service either via credit/debit card or direct bank transfer.
  • 3 Ducks Cancellation Policy: we require 24hr notice of cancellation of your session. Should you fail to cancel with the required notice or not attend your session 50% of the consultation fee is charged on the first occurrence. For subsequent occurrences the full cost of the session will be charged. All outstanding fees must be paid prior to attending future sessions.

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Availability:

  • 3 Ducks Psychology is available Tues, Wed and Thurs each week. Occasionally there are sessions available on a Mon, Fri and Sat.
  • 3 Ducks Psychology offers before & after-hours appointments at 7:30am, 5:30pm & 6:30pm
  • Location & Contact details:
  • 3 Ducks Psychology is located in modern, warm, and inviting rooms at:
  • Collingwood & surrounding suburbs
  • e. admin@3duckspsychology.com.au
  • p. 0451 932 531

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