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Ms Catherine Panayi

Clinical Psychologist

My Approach

Adults and older teens often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or life transitions. At Framework Psychology, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to the individual, helping clients better understand their difficulties, build coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, stability and confidence.

I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working with older adolescents and adults. I offer therapy for a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, CPT, motivational interviewing, interpersonal and psychodynamic psychotherapy, as well as medicolegal assessment services.

My approach is warm, respectful and collaborative. I aim to meet people where they are. If you’re looking for thoughtful support and a place to begin making sense of what’s happening, I welcome you getting in contact.

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 am a senior lecturer with The Cairnmillar Institute. I have previously held other positions in academia, multidisciplinary clinics, rehabilitation 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 assessment services for early intervention and support, and injury management (psychological fitness for work/fitness for duty). I undertake medicolegal assessments and reports, including for psychological IMEs and functional capacity assessments, SRC Act s36 Rehabilitation Assessments, and ACT workers’ compensation.


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

  • Relationships

  • 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):

  • to 30 June 2026 $267

  • from 1 July 2026 $280

Rebates:

  • Medicare (Better Access)

    • to 30 June 2026 $145.25

    • from 1 July 2026 $149.05

  • Medicare (Chronic Health Conditions)

    • to 30 June 2026 $61.80

    • from 1 July 2026 $63.40

  • Comcare - full rebate/no gap

  • SIRA NSW - no gap

  • WorkCover QLD - no gap

  • WorkSafe Victoria - $203.90

  • TAC Victoria

    • to 30 June 2026 $202.20 ($64.80 gap)

    • from 1 July 2026 $250.00 ($30.00 gap)

  • NDIS (Capacity building) - $232.99

Listed fees and rebates are correct to 30 June 2026, or as stated.

Book an appointment

Catherine Panayi

Existing patients may use this booking form to search current availability and schedule your appointment for either an in-clinic or online consultation.

If you are a new patient, please contact us by phone, email, or online enquiry, so that we can discuss any questions you might have, explore availability, and confirm any applicable fees or rebates.

Standard appointments are for 50 minutes.

Catherine currently has availability for individual appointments on Thursdays and Fridays.

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Additional Booking Information

When making a booking, you will be asked to provide your:

  • Full name

  • Date-of-birth

  • Email

  • Mobile

For patients aged under-18, parents or guardians may make appointments on the child’s behalf.

Links for online consultations will be confirmed by our practice prior to your scheduled appointment time.

For patients with mobility restrictions requiring on-site parking or a ground-level ramp-accessible appointment, please note this in your booking or contact our office so we can arrange this.

For individuals accessing services as part of the NDIS, Workers’ Compensation, TAC, or Employee Assistance/Early Intervention programs - please include these details in your booking notes. We will provide you with further information about the program and funding relevant to you, and ensure the appropriate fees and rebates are applied.

Workplace & Medicolegal Assessments

For assessment availability and booking enquiries, please contact Framework Psychology’s Workplace Solutions team, or submit an enquiry using the form below:

  • Fitness for Work / Fitness for Duty

  • Psychological IMEs

  • Psychological Functional Capacity Evaluations

Get in touch

You’re welcome to contact Catherine and the Framework Psychology team by: