Ms Catherine Panayi
Clinical Psychologist
My Approach
My qualifications include a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of Ballarat, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Australian Catholic University, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) from RMIT.
Alongside my work in private practice, I work with The Cairnmillar Institute, and have held previously held other positions in academia, multidisicplinary clinics, rehabilition services, and public hospitals. I am a current member of the Australian Psychological Society and have been a Board Approved Supervisor since 2013.
I support workplaces with assesssment services for early intervention and support, and injury management (psychological fitness for work/fitness for duty). I undertake psychological IMEs and functional capacity assessments, SRC Act s36 Rehabilitation Assessments, and ACT workers’ compensation second assessments.
Expertise/Professional Interests
Academic performance
Addictions, alcohol and substance use
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Assertiveness
Anxiety, panic and phobias
Bullying
Burnout
Crisis management
Depression and mood
Employee assistance and early intervention
General counselling
Grief and loss
Identity
Life transition and adjustment
Medicolegal assessment and reporting
Psychopathology assessment
Self-esteem and self-development
Self-harm and suicidality
Supervision
Trauma and PTSD
Work-related issues, stress, and injury
Key treatment modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Positive psychology
Psychodynamic
Psychotherapy
Patients/Referrals
Adults
Teens (15+)
Private Patients (self-referred)
Medicare (GP/specialist referral)
Workers’ compensation (NSW, QLD, VIC, Comcare)
Victorian TAC
Workplace Solutions / Employer-sponsored services
Fees and rebates
Standard consultation fee (50 minutes): $267.00
Rebates:
Medicare (Better Access) $145.25
Comcare - full rebate/no gap
SIRA NSW - full rebate/no gap
WorkCover QLD - full rebate/no gap
WorkSafe Victoria - $203.91
TAC Victoria - $202.20
NDIS (Capacity building) - $232.99
Listed fees and rebates are correct to 30 June 2026.