Wellness Centre
Our Approach
Our registered psychologists are enrolled in the university’s Master of Clinical Psychology course and provide services that are based on the latest evidence-based practice, drawing on current research and best-practice guidelines
We can help you, or someone you care about:
- deal with life’s challenges
- assist to develop the skills that you need to manage life more effectively
- understand why you feel the way you do
- discover new approaches to understanding yourself and others
- more importantly, we will help you get more out of life.
At all stages, services provided are professional and confidential to ensure that you feel comfortable, safe, respected and listened to.
The Wellness Centre has been providing low cost, high-quality assessment and therapy services to the general community since 2011.
The Centre’s aim is to develop integrated health services in consultation with other treating health professionals, including GPs, specialist doctors, other allied health practitioners and community agencies.
Our Services
The Clinic can provide the following services, subject to an intake and approval process:
Therapy
Child, Adolescent and adult therapy for a range of issues:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
- Emotional regulation
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Telehealth
Telehealth allows psychologists to provide services online using Zoom video conferencing in the convenience of your own home. It involves the same level of support that you would receive with regular in-person consultations by providing access to those who are not able to travel.
If you think that telehealth may be right for you please call reception on 07 4923 2233 or email us at wellnesscentre@cqu.edu.au.
Psychometric Assessments
A psychometric assessment measures psychological characteristics, cognitive abilities, learning difficulties etc. The word psychometric literally means psychological measurement.
Types of psychological assessments
The Wellness Centre offers the following types of assessment for children (from 6 years old), adolescents and adults.
- Cognitive / Intellectual Assessment
- Specific leaning disorder Assessments
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
- Memory Assessment
Assessment Process
The Wellness Centre has adopted recommendations from the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders including ADHD. This process helps determine an individual’s support needs, and whether they meet the criteria for a diagnosis.
The Guideline recommends a Comprehensive Needs Assessment, followed by a Diagnostic Evaluation.
The Comprehensive Needs Assessment will look at an individual’s strengths and level of functioning in different areas, any support needs they may have, and whether there could be a medical explanation for the behaviours or characteristics that have prompted the referral.
If required, a Diagnostic Evaluation will then take place to establish whether behaviours are consistent with autism and/or other diagnosis.
How do I make a referral?
Anyone can refer to the Wellness Centre, all referrals are assessed for the Centre’s ability to support the needs of the client subject to an intake and approval process. You or your child will then be placed on a wait list, we will call to offer an appointment as soon as one is available. Wait list times vary depending on the type of referral. An estimate of the wait time can be obtained from reception.
Please download a referral form or call our reception on 07 4923 2233.
As a training clinic, we are unable to provide support for the following issues:
- Children under the age of 6 years
- Urgent, crisis or emergency services
- High risk of suicidality or self-harm
- Violence to others
- Medico/legal
- Worker’s compensation
- Family court or other legal matters
- Criminal-related behaviour or concerns
- Current psychotic behaviours
- Current substance abuse
- Issues requiring long-term intervention
- Therapy for CQUniversity staff (please refer to CQU Employee Assistance Program)
Crisis Support and other services
As a training clinic, services are not suitable for individuals who are acutely psychotic, suidical or in immediate crisis. Please call Emergency Services on 000 / present to your nearest Emergency Department or Adult Mental Health on 4920 5500 A/Hrs: 1300 642 255.
You can also call the following crisis and support helplines, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
- 13Yarn: 13 92 76 to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter
- Suidcie Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Therapy: $40 per session / $32 (Concession cardholders and CQU students)
Psychological Assessments: range from $400 to $750 (discount available for Concessions cardholders and current CQU students)
*Includes initial Intake session, assessment appointments, Psychological report and feedback session.
Payment methods
Credit Card - we accept Visa, Mastercard Direct Debit
Cancellation fees
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. If less than 24 hours' notice is provided, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 50%. If no notice is provided, you will be charged 100% of the fee. Cancellation fees must be paid within 7 days and/or prior to your next session.
Frequent or regular rescheduling or non-attendance may result in discontinuation of service.
The Wellness Centre is open for appointments on:
- University Terms 1 & 2 (April to September) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
- University Term 3 (November to January) Monday and Tuesday – 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Our waitlist is OPEN please submit a referral using the link or call reception on 4923 2233 for general enquiries.
Contact us
CQUniversity Psychology Wellness Centre
Building 32/Lower Ground 32
Bruce Highway
Rockhampton
Phone: (07) 4923 2233
Email/Referral: wellnesscentre@cqu.edu.au
