There is a strong link between physical and mental health. Therapist aim to help their patients by helping them explore the reasons underpinning mental distress and teach stratagies to relieve and manage their mental health..

Costs: Medicare supports Psychologist and mental health OT visits if you qualify for a mental health plan (MHP)

A MHP can be provided by your doctor if your specific mental health issues qualify. 

This requires a Double Face to face appointment -and enables access to an initial 6 of a total of 10 sessions per calendar year. 

A MHP reduces the out of pocket costs, with some discounts available for Health Care Card Holders. 

Unfortunately Phone consults do not have a medicare rebate for new Mental Health Plans, only for 'Review of MHP'

Each Psychologist and mental health OT determines their own rates. 

Private health care rebates may apply for those who do not qualify for a Mental Health Plan.

Nazil Kayhan

Masters of Clinical Psychology

Nazli is the founder and Director of Solace Psychology. She is passionate about mental health services and the impact that it can have on people’s lives. She believes that through developing an understanding of our minds and emotions we can greatly improve our connection with ourselves and others.

Nazli has assessed and treated adolescents, adults and older adults across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings in Australia’s largest private hospitals where she has also designed and facilitated an outpatient mindfulness compassion group therapy program.

She is trained in a number of trauma-focused therapies, including DBT (Dialectic Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Schema Therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). She is committed to her ongoing development and training. Nazli supervises psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies.

Michelle Keyes

Masters of Clinical Psychology

In Michelle’s work as a psychologist she has seen despair, fear, entrenched patterns
of dysfunctional behaviour, as well as post-traumatic growth, strengthened
connections, and humans’ remarkable capacity for courage and resilience. She is
passionate about supporting individuals to increase their self-awareness, and grow
their confidence in their own ability to live a full and meaningful life.

Michelle has completed research projects in the areas of mindfulness and resilience.
Her practice draws on various evidence based therapeutic models (including cognitive-
behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) and incorporates
mindfulness-based strategies and aspects of attachment theory into her practice.

Michelle has worked in community clinics and public hospitals, as well as in
emergency service settings. She has clinical experience supporting individuals
throughout major life changes including ill health, relationship difficulties, exposure to
trauma, and career/ personal life transitions.  

Availability: Thursday evenings
Appointments: Please contact us at 0488 224 260/ info@solacepsychology.com

Beverly Tyrrell

Masters of Clinical Psychology

Beverley has been awarded a Masters of  Clinical Psychology. Her experience is garnered from over ten years of helping individuals at varying stages of the human experience. From initial incident management for critical, at risk adolescence, to adults who are navigating life through a Depression, Anxiety or a complex trauma experience. She has also supported active and returning service personnel with PTSD.  She has worked in both community settings and across inpatient and outpatient settings in Australia’s largest private hospitals. She is trained in a number of trauma-focused therapies, including Schema Therapy and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). 

Zeren Ulusoy

Masters of Clinical Psychology

Zeren has worked with children, adolescents and adults in a range of settings,
including private practice, community and hospital settings, and schools. She has
worked with a variety of mental health conditions and presenting issues, including
depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties and life transitions, stress
management, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and grief and loss.

In her practice, Zeren uses a combination of evidence-based therapeutic
interventions and techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and
acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Zeren is culturally sensitive in her
practice and is an LGBTIQA+ ally.

Availability: Tuesday.
Appointments:  Please contact us at 0488 224 260/ info@solacepsychology.com