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Stay up to date with the latest news from The Three Seas Psychology, along with important updates from the wider psychology and mental health sector in Australia.

This page shares announcements from our practice, updates about our team and clinic locations, and relevant news affecting psychology, mental health care, referrals and access to support across Australia.

What you’ll find here

The Three Seas Psychology updates

We’ll use this space to share important practice news, including updates about our clinic locations, practitioner availability, telehealth services, opening hours and changes that may affect clients, families or referrers.

You may also find updates about new clinicians joining the team, changes to appointment availability, service improvements, and information about how we are continuing to support clients across Richmond, Fitzroy North, Wantirna South and via telehealth.

Psychology and mental health sector news

We’ll also share relevant updates from the broader psychology field in Australia.

This may include information about Medicare and mental health care plans, changes to referral pathways, updates from peak psychology bodies, public mental health initiatives, and broader developments affecting access to psychological support.

Our aim is to help clients, families and referrers stay informed about changes that may impact how people seek, access or continue mental health care.

Updates for referrers

For GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, schools, allied health professionals and community organisations, this page will include relevant updates about referral pathways, practitioner availability and service information.

We know that clear communication is important when referring someone for psychological support. This page is designed to make it easier to stay informed about any practice or sector updates that may be relevant to your patients or clients.

Keeping our community informed

The mental health landscape in Australia continues to evolve, and we understand that changes to services, funding, referral processes or appointment availability can be difficult to navigate.

Through this page, The Three Seas Psychology aims to provide clear, practical and timely updates for our clients, referrers and broader community.

For individual support, appointment enquiries or referral information, please contact our intake team.

Statement Regarding Recent Media Coverage – 24 June 2026

The Three Seas Psychology is aware of recent media coverage concerning a former psychologist who previously practised from our clinics.

We acknowledge the findings made by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and recognise the significant impact this matter may have had on those affected.

Our thoughts are with the individuals who experienced harm. We recognise the courage required to raise concerns about a health professional, particularly within a therapeutic relationship where trust, safety and vulnerability are central. We acknowledge that the process of reporting concerns and participating in investigations can be difficult and distressing.

When concerns regarding this practitioner’s conduct were brought to our attention, The Three Seas Psychology followed its internal processes to assess and address the information available at the time. As further concerns emerged, the Principal Psychologist notified the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

We also encouraged individuals who raised concerns with us to report directly to AHPRA so that their experiences could be formally considered as part of the regulatory process.

Where appropriate, we supported individuals who wished to make reports to the regulator and assisted them in accessing ongoing psychological care and support.

The practitioner’s contractual relationship with The Three Seas Psychology was subsequently terminated. Throughout the regulatory investigation, we cooperated fully with AHPRA and provided relevant information and documentation requested by the regulator.

The Three Seas Psychology Group is committed to maintaining a safe, ethical and professional environment for all clients. We take concerns about practitioner conduct seriously and remain committed to supporting individuals who come forward with complaints.

We recognise that recent media coverage may be upsetting for current and former clients. Any person who has been affected and would like support, information or assistance accessing services is encouraged to contact our practice confidentially.

The wellbeing and safety of our clients will always remain our highest priority.

— Robert Van De Berg, Founding Director The Three Seas Psychology Group