Psychotherapy
A collaborative space to find solid ground, navigate challenge and change, grieve, or heal from unresolved experiences that are weighing on your relationships, wellbeing, or creative process.
Appointments can be attended online or in my studio at Collingwood Yards.
Services
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Supporting the mental health of local artists is central to my work at Collingwood Yards. I appreciate the particular pressures and vulnerabilities that creative work can bring, and have substantial experience counselling artists in private practice as well as staff and students at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
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As a proud member of Melbourne's Queer community, I offer informed and affirming mental health care that honours the diversity of people's genders, sexualities, neurotypes, and relationships.
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I have substantial experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and am committed to ongoing learning in culturally safe and responsive practice.
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I've been supporting Australian Defence Force members in private practice since 2008. Referrals can be arranged through your Defence medical officer. Bupa will coordinate the scheduling of your initial appointment.
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In addition to my consultation and training services, I offer psychotherapy sessions for medical, allied health, and mental health professionals to support your personal healing, occupational wellbeing, or embodied practice of DBR.
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I also welcome clients beyond these communities, providing specialised care for PTSD, traumatic bereavement, and the painful presence of absence in early-life relationships.
Please note: Services for new clients are currently limited to focused courses of sessions rather than longer-term psychotherapy.
Appointment Information
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My private practice has a regional focus on Australasia and Southeast Asia.
Due to professional indemnity insurance limitations, I'm unable to offer appointments to clients attending from the US or Canada.
A global directory of Approved DBR Practitioners is available on the DBR website.
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Appointments run for 50 to 60 minutes and are scheduled during business hours at various times across the week.
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Collingwood Yards, Studio 1 (Somatic Arts)
Unit 203 30 Perry St
Collingwood VIC 3053Located on Level 2 of the Perry Street Building, the studio is a bright and open space (60 square metres), embedded within a community of artists and independent arts organisations.
Accessibility
Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.
Parking
On-site parking is restricted to a single accessible parking bay located near the 35C Johnston St vehicle entrance, available for use by holders of a disability parking permit. Contact me ahead of your appointment to obtain the gate code.
When to arrive?
There’s no reception or waiting area within the studio, so please arrive on time rather than early. Collingwood Yards has a range of cafes, galleries, shops, and outdoor seating options that you can enjoy before or after your appointment.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that supports movement, and shoes that you can easily remove when entering the studio. -
A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.
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To express your interest in working together, please check my availability then contact me through the enquiry form.
Return appointments can be booked online or arranged as a focused course of fortnightly sessions.
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Please aim to provide at least 48 hours' notice for cancellations so the appointment time can be offered to others.
To cancel an appointment, click the link provided in your booking confirmation email or contact me directly if you can’t find the link.
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I'm happy to occasionally provide brief supporting letters for established clients as part of their ongoing psychotherapy. However, I generally don't offer comprehensive psychological assessments or detailed report-writing services, such as those required for medicolegal matters; DSP or NDIS applications; or formal diagnostic assessments for ADHD, Autism, or learning differences.
Fees and Rebates
Fees are offered on a sliding scale. Tier 1 is the rate suggested by the Australian Psychological Society. Subsequent tiers are intended as additional access points to support health equity.
| Tier | Fee | Medicare | Gap |
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| 1 | $330.00 | $149.05 | $180.95 |
| 2 | $297.00 | $149.05 | $147.95 |
| 3 | $264.00 | $149.05 | $114.95 |
| 4 | $231.00 | $149.05 | $81.95 |
Please choose a tier that aligns with your financial capacity and personal circumstances – I can help if you’re unsure. Let me know if your circumstances change and I’ll move you up or down a tier accordingly.
Fees are payable by card at the end of your session.
The Medicare rebate applies to up to 10 sessions per calendar year for clients referred by their GP or psychiatrist under the Better Access Initiative (Mental Health Treatment Plan).
Sessions for mental health professionals can be invoiced as a professional development consultation when appropriate
An expanded sliding scale is available for a small caseload of clients based in Southeast Asia. Contact me for details.
Fees are reviewed annually on 1 July in line with CPI.
Amounts are in Australian dollars.
Next Steps
1. Check availability
My books are often full so it’s important to check my appointment and wait list availability before making contact.
2. Get in touch
If my books are open, get in touch through the enquiry form to express your interest in working together.
3. Introductory call
Next, we’ll set a time for a brief phone or video call to say hello and check the suitability of my services.
4. Initial appointment
If it feels like a good fit, we'll then add you to the wait list or book you in for an initial appointment.
Dr Dan Costin
Approved DBR Consultant supervised by Dr Frank Corrigan
I'm a clinical psychologist working with adults in private practice, drawing from somatic and neuroscience-informed approaches that attend to the relational, cultural, and physiological dimensions of mental health and wellbeing.
Deep Brain Reorienting
DBR is a neuroscience-informed psychotherapy developed by Dr Frank Corrigan that supports the healing of shock at the core of traumatic experiences.
This conversation with Frank and DRB trainer Sarah Jenkins provides an accessible overview of DBR and its applications for the treatment of PTSD and other mental health conditions.
For further information, head to the DBR website or explore clinical research on DBR being conducted by Dr Ruth Lanius and her team at Western University.