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Briony has extensive experience in the private and public health systems, as well as community-based settings designed to improve mental health. Briony has a special interest in women's health, with a focus on issues surrounding pregnancy and birth, including perinatal depression and anxiety, birth debriefing and trauma, and the many challenges of parenting.

Briony is experienced in working with people diagnosed with anxiety, depression, trauma and issues surrounding gender transitioning. Briony's approach is client-centred and collaborative; she works with her clients to maximise their opportunities to live rich and meaningful lives. Story Psychology is a psychological practice located in Lower Plenty, approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD.
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Briony Kercheval is a registered psychologist, with full membership of the Australian Psychological Society. Briony's work in the mental health field spans 15 years and involves assessments and treatment plans, counselling (individuals and groups), research, policy writing and program development.
Briony Kercheval is a Melbourne-based registered psychologist and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. Her work is bound by a code of strong professional ethics. Briony uses evidence-based psychological interventions to assist clients to improve their health and wellbeing.

Briony utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and techniques of Mindfulness.The aim of therapy is to work with clients to develop rich and meaningful lives; this process often leads to symptom reduction and the development and maintenance of psychological health and wellbeing.
The availability of Medicare rebates applies to clients who are referred by their GP or psychiatrist. Rebates are available under the Australian government's 'Better Access to Mental Health Care' initiative. This initiative entitles clients to access to up to ten sessions per calendar year, with an added six approved under 'exceptional circumstances'.
Clients are eligible to see a psychologist for up to 10 sessions within a 12-month period. In exceptional circumstances, a further 6 sessions may be issued by your GP. Eligibility is based on the diagnosis given to you by your GP. Progress will be reviewed by your GP after your first six sessions, whereby an additional four sessions can be obtained.
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