Psychology support for WorkCover and WorkSafe Victoria clients
WorkCover Psychologist Victoria
Psychological support for people experiencing work-related psychological injury, workplace stress, trauma, pain-related adjustment difficulties and return-to-work concerns.
Meyer Institute provides psychology appointments for suitable WorkCover and WorkSafe Victoria clients, with telehealth available across Victoria and in-person psychology appointments in Melbourne.
Already have a WorkCover claim? Contact Meyer Institute to discuss psychology appointments.
WorkSafe Victoria
WorkCover
WorkSafe agent
Certificate of Capacity
Provisional payments
Mental injury claim
Telehealth Available
GP Referrals Welcome
Return-to-Work Focus
Psychology Support for Work-Related Psychological Injury
Workplace psychological injuries can arise in a range of circumstances and may affect mood, sleep, concentration, confidence, relationships and the capacity to remain at or return to work.
Psychological treatment may assist with difficulties including:
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Work-related stress and anxiety
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Workplace trauma
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Psychological injury
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Adjustment difficulties following a workplace injury
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Pain-related psychological difficulties
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Sleep disturbance
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Reduced confidence or functioning
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Difficulties associated with returning to work
Treatment is individually tailored according to the person's circumstances, clinical presentation and recovery goals.
What Happens Next?
If you are seeking psychology treatment through WorkCover or WorkSafe Victoria:
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Send us your enquiry and basic claim information.
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We will review the referral and relevant approval arrangements.
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Where appropriate, an initial psychology appointment can be arranged.
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Treatment goals and an appropriate psychological treatment plan can then be discussed.
WorkCover and WorkSafe Psychology in Victoria
If you have a Victorian workers compensation claim, psychology treatment may form part of your recovery and rehabilitation.
Before commencing treatment, relevant referral, claim and approval information may need to be confirmed. Meyer Institute can assist with identifying the information required to determine whether treatment can proceed.
Telehealth WorkCover Psychology Across Victoria
Telehealth psychology appointments are available for suitable clients throughout Victoria.
This can be particularly useful where travelling is difficult, where the client lives outside metropolitan Melbourne, or where work, injury or other circumstances make attending a clinic less practical.
In-person appointments are also available in Melbourne.
FAQs
Do you provide WorkCover psychology in Victoria?
Yes. Meyer Institute accepts enquiries from people seeking psychological treatment associated with Victorian workers compensation claims, subject to clinical suitability and applicable referral or approval requirements.
Can WorkCover psychology appointments be completed by telehealth?
Telehealth appointments are available across Victoria where clinically appropriate and consistent with relevant claim arrangements.
Do you see clients in Melbourne?
Yes. In-person Melbourne appointments are available as well as telehealth appointments throughout Victoria.
Can you help with workplace stress or psychological injury?
Treatment may assist with work-related stress, anxiety, trauma, adjustment difficulties and other psychological symptoms associated with workplace injury or recovery.
Do I need approval before making an appointment?
Requirements vary according to the claim and circumstances. Send through your referral, claim or approval information and Meyer Institute can review what is required before treatment commences.
WorkCover Psychologist Melbourne and Victoria
Meyer Institute provides psychological assessment and treatment with a focus on practical, evidence-based support.
Treatment can address psychological symptoms while also considering everyday functioning, recovery, adjustment and return-to-work goals where relevant.
Call 1300 778 515 or submit an online enquiry.
Meyer Institute is an independent psychology practice. Workers compensation funding eligibility, approval and payment decisions are determined by the relevant scheme, insurer, self-insurer or claims agent. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Psychological treatment outcomes vary between individuals and cannot be guaranteed.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000. If you need urgent mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
WorkCover Psychology Enquiry Form
Please complete this form so Meyer Institute can understand your state or territory pathway, claim status, approval status, referral documents and appointment preferences.
You can complete this form whether psychology has already been approved, your claim is still being assessed, you are unsure what approval is needed, or a referral partner has suggested you contact us.
This form is for enquiries only and is not for emergencies. If you are in immediate danger, call 000. If you need urgent mental health support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.