Language & Culture

I can communicate well in Malayalam and Hindi.

I can understand spoken Tamil and Marathi if you use simple words and speak at a slower pace.

My multi-cultural sensitivity comes from:

Being born and raised in a multi-cultural confluence of 3 to 4 ethnic groups at a time

Education and training in different parts of India

Having different internship experiences in Melbourne, Australia, with diversity in terms of managerial, cultural, socio-economic and location(city, suburbs and Southbank)

Collaborating with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) clients throughout my career

Maintaining a curious mind to enhance my understanding of diverse cultures and nurture sensitivity

Never presuming that I have achieved complete multicultural competence.

Therapist-Client Roles grounded in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) model:

Let me borrow the "Two Mountains" metaphor introduced by Michael Twohig’s 2004 manual "ACT for OCD", popularised by Dr Russ Harris, an ACT proponent: At HGeorge Psychology, you aren’t meeting an expert whose life is completely in order; far from it. I am climbing my own mountain, just as you are. I have not reached the top, and I am not having a rest. From where I am on my mountain, I can spot a few barriers in your path that might be hidden from your view. It simply offers the advantage of an objective viewpoint from being on a different mountain. My job is to highlight those obstacles to you so that you can explore alternative paths around them.

I offer practical, values-driven telehealth therapy designed to empower you in tackling life’s challenges with flexibility. I provide dependable, cost-effective, and structured telehealth therapy to help you align with your core values and make intentional decisions for a mindful, meaningful life.

My therapeutic approach is straightforward, genuine, and collaborative—we won’t just discuss your issues. Instead, you will acquire practical, skills-focused strategies to enhance your ability to manage distress and cultivate the mental flexibility required to confront life’s challenges, free from unnecessary clinical jargon.

With cross-national mental health experience since 2008 and practising as a Registered Psychologist in Australia since 2014, I use evidence-based practices to provide culturally sensitive psychological interventions for adults of every age.

Areas of Interest & Focus

Skill/Evidence-Based Interventions: Strongly rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Grief, Loss & Anger Management: Utilising the Narrative Therapy model to navigate complicated emotional terrains.

Trauma-Informed Care: Creating a supportive environment to enhance your mental resilience and tolerance.

Life Transitions: A keen interest in supporting women (55+) as they navigate new life chapters.

Faith-Integrated/Biblical Therapy: Specialised Biblical and Christian counselling available upon request to harmonise your psychological journey with your spiritual values.

Issues covered: mental health and life challenges, including trauma, grief, burnout, depression, anxiety disorders, personal well-being, and complex relationships, family, and workplace dynamics.

Sessions can be conducted in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Issues NOT covered: Active addictions, Undereating disorders or Severe eating disorders, Active/Current Psychotic episode, Borderline/Narcissistic personality diagnosis, Couples therapy, DBT, EMDR, or assessment for ADHD/ASD, Behavioural Support Interventions or plans, Prescription/Advice on Medications.

This is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

For 24-hour crisis support, contact Life Line on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Bulk-billing can be arranged if you have a valid healthcare/concession card and a mental health care plan.

Funding Options: Medicare, DVA, Restricted NDIS (plan managed or self-managed), WorkSafe Victoria, WorkCover Queensland, Private Health Insurance or Self-funded.

Overview, HGeorge Psychology

Payment Info

How can I pay?

We accept major credit cards and bank transfers for your convenience.

Late Cancellation or no-show fees

If you fail to provide 24-hour notice for cancellations, you will be charged $50.00.

Who do I contact for payment issues?

Feel free to contact me through email at hgeorgepsychology@gmail.com or by phone at 0473 403 391 for assistance.

When is payment due?

Payment must be made within 7 days of the completed appointment.

Private funding/Full fees

Without a care plan, the private consultation fee is $160 per session.

You may wish to check with your private health insurance provider to see whether psychology services are covered under your plan.

After-hours sessions are charged at $180 per session.

Medicare Rebate

Bulk-billing can be arranged if you have a valid healthcare/concession card and a mental health care plan.

The gap fee/out-of-pocket fee will be $30.00 per session.

A concession gap fee of $10.00 per session will be considered after an assessment of your financial situation.

Please make sure your bank account has sufficient funds for the total amount calculated by adding the Medicare rebate and the gap fee.