- East Melbourne
- Telehealth video conferencing
- Individual 50 minute consultation: $280.00
- Couple/Family Initial 1.5hour consultation: $510.00
- Couple/Family Subsequent 50 minute consultation: $360.00
Click below to see information on:
- Medicare rebates
- Assessments and reports
- Non attended session fees
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan referral to see me from your GP, Medicare will subsidise up to 10 sessions per calendar year with an amount starting from $141.85.
You will receive the lower rebate until you reach your Medicare Safety Net. For more information on the Safety Net click here.
Diagnostic Assessments and Report:
Fees vary, if you require an assessment of this nature, I ask you to first make an initial 50 minute appointment to see me and we will discuss your requirements in this consultation.
Non Attended Session Fees:
I require 2 full working days (Monday-Friday only) notice should you need to cancel or re-schedule your appointment. You must do this by telephone.
– If you give us 2 or more business days’ notice: no fee
– Less than 2 business days: full consultation fee
Out of courtesy to our professional relationship, I request that you provide at least 7 days notice to cancel an appointment as I have limited appointments available.
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Hello, I’m Dr Russell Deighton
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s emotional challenges and transitions. My work is grounded in the belief that therapy should be a compassionate, collaborative, and empowering space—somewhere you feel heard, supported, and gently guided toward change and growth.
I’ve worked in private practice for many years, both in Australia and internationally, and bring a depth of experience from clinical, academic, and cross-cultural contexts. My approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs—drawing from emotion-focused therapy, third-wave cognitive behavioural therapies (like ACT and Schema Therapy), and narrative and constructivist frameworks. Whether you’re processing trauma, adjusting to loss, experiencing anxiety, or seeking clarity during a life transition, I offer a safe space where you can better understand yourself and move forward with strength and self-compassion.
In addition to my clinical work, I’m also an academic and senior lecturer, currently supervising research students at The Cairnmillar Institute. I have previously held academic positions in both Australia and Germany, including Head of the School of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Cairnmillar and lecturer in Medical Psychology at the University of Ulm, where I also worked in the University Clinic. I have published research and presented at conferences on topics such as self-conscious emotions (especially shame), trauma, somatisation, problem gambling, bullying, and cross-cultural mental health. This academic background enhances my clinical work, allowing me to integrate up-to-date research and evidence-based practice into therapy sessions.
How I Can Help
I work with adults who are facing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and interpersonal challenges. These include:
- Trauma, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress
- Grief and loss
- Problem gambling and other addictive behaviours
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Relationship difficulties and emotional disconnection
- Life transitions, identity issues, and existential concerns
- Challenges around meaning, purpose, and change
In our work together, I aim to help you understand the emotional patterns that may be holding you back, and to support you in developing healthier, more adaptive ways of relating to yourself and others. My style is warm and thoughtful, with a focus on helping you make meaningful, lasting changes—not just surface-level symptom relief.
I provide face-to-face appointments at our East Melbourne clinic, as well as online consultations via telehealth, making it easy to connect no matter where you are in Australia.
Whether you’re going through a difficult time or simply want to deepen your self-awareness and emotional resilience, I would be glad to work with you.
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare may subsidise up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
