Nasihah Consulting Group – Northern Psychology Clinic
At Nasihah Consulting Group Muslim Psychologists are able to provide counselling support to children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing fears, anxiety and trauma resulting from racist bullying, violent incidents of Islamophobia and general anxiety arising from non-specific incidents of Islamophobia. For community members that have been victims of crime that are reported to the police, we are able to provide assessments, psychological reports and counselling that may be funded through VOCAT (Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal). Muslim Psychologists can also be requested to facilitate ‘Resilient to Racism’ workshops for groups of young people, parents and adults. We also work with clients on work cover as a result of workplace bullying and workplace bullying involving racism and discrimination.
We provide counselling both in-person and online. Clients are able to secure an appointment within 1-3 weeks after contacting our clinic. Clients will be able to access support from female Muslim Psychologists with 15-20 years professional experience.
Prices: Please contact our clinic to discuss fees regarding specific services and for more information on any of our services. Some clients may be eligible for a Medicare rebate or assistance through Victims of Crime.
Location: Suite 13, 11-17 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, 3047
Phone: 03 9351 1166
Website: www.nasihahconsulting.com
Sacred Balance
Velma Cook from Sacred Balance provides counselling, life coaching and certified training.
Islamophobia brings out the fear and uncertainty within us. With a holistic approach, I help you discover the strengths and resources you already have and help you clean up your past so you can face life’s challenges with compassion and courage and clearly envision how you want to live your life.
Each session is one and a half hours. This gives us time to speak in depth about the issues you are facing as well as explore ideas and techniques to help you be better, stronger and successful.
Prices: In office sessions are $70. Home visits can range between $85 and $105 (depending on the distance). Payment plans are available.
Location: 945 Sydney Road, Coburg North 3058 (Home visits available in Melbourne, Geelong and country areas).
Phone: 0450 319 767
Email: velma.cook@sacredbalance.co
Website: www.sacredbalance.co
My Clinic Tarneit – Private Practice Psychology Service
Registered Psychologist, Lubna Atif provides psychological counselling, trauma management, assertiveness building, critical incident management, support groups, confidence building and supportive therapy. She also offers evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Clients can expect a personalised and caring approach from a Muslim Psychologist who not only empathises with the client and understands the impacts of Islamophobia, but also offers practical resolutions for longer-term wellbeing. You will meet with a Psychologist who has personally experienced Islamophobia and hence invests personal interest in ensuring that Muslims in the community feel emotionally and psychologically sound to be able to deal with any such experiences. Group Therapy is offered so individuals can learn and gain support from others who have experienced similar circumstances/incidents. Minimising longer-term impact of any such trauma is essential and early intervention and support is vital.
Prices: Clients can obtain a Mental Health Care Plan from their General Practitioner, which enables those with a health care card/concession card to be bulk billed through Medicare with no out of pocket expense. All other clients will pay a fee with a substantial amount rebated through Medicare. Work cover is readily accepted for work related incidents. Private Health Insurance is also accepted depending on individual cover. Financial assistance through ATAPs, Victims of Crime and Red Cross (in certain cases for refugees) is also available where applicable.
As continuity of care is of prime importance to the Psychologist, fees are negotiable if ongoing counselling is required. Counselling is offered either by face-to-face or by tele-conference. If experiences of Islamophobia and related anxiety lead to isolation and social withdrawal, home visits are offered to clients in the local vicinity.
To see Lubna Atif, you can either call My Clinic 03 8742 2088 or ask a referring General Practitioner to make an appointment on your behalf.
Location: 412 Derrimut Road, Tarneit, 3029
Phone: 03 8742 2088
Muslim Mental Health Professionals
Muslim Mental Health Professionals is an initiative targeted at improving and sharing information between mental health professionals in education and the wider community. Our vision is to be the united forefront as the mental health professionals, raising awareness in the areas of social and emotional wellbeing from an Islamic perspective.
Phone: 0478 080 776
Email: info@mmhp.org.au
Website: www.mmhp.org.au
Dr. Esma Kurt
Dr. Esma Kurt is a Muslim, clinical psychologist and the founder of MindCare Consulting. She has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and adults and can provide culturally sensitive services for members of the community who may have experienced and or witnessed racism, discrimination, bullying and harassment, and Islamophobic incidents, and require support in dealing with any fear, anxiety and trauma as a result of these incidents. She is also a registered Eye Movement & Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.
Prices: Please contact our clinic to discuss fees regarding specific services. Clients can access a Mental Health Treatment Plan via their GP’s which will entitle them up to 10 sessions per year and a Medicare rebate.
Phone: 03 9052 4431
