A place for different currents to meet
Mil Truscott, Registered Pscyhologist
MProfPsyc, BPsychSc (Hons).
Connect with Mil
Mil is a genuine, warm and compassionate psychologist who has been practising across Not for Profit Community Health and Private Practice since 2018. Her work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and shaped by a guiding metaphor: the estuary — a place where currents meet, where fresh and salt water converge, and where complexity gathers before it finds its way forward.
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Services
Psychological Services for 16 years and above.
Estuary Psychology recognises the impact of life transitions, health and maturing on female mental health. This has refined the service to be understanding space in particular for those going through the significant health concerns such as cancer and chronic disease. Using a biopsychosocial and person centred lens; Estuary Psychology is a place of evidence based psychological support delivered from the compassion of lived experience.
Fees
The fee for individual face-to-face sessions is $250 per session. If you obtain a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP you will receive a rebate of $98.95 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
You can also access the service as a privately full fee paying client which does not require a referral. Some private health funds provide rebates for this service.
FAQs
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?
No. You can book privately without a referral. However, a referral from a GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan allows you to access Medicare rebates.
What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?
A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is prepared by your GP and enables you to claim Medicare rebates for eligible psychology sessions.
How many sessions does Medicare cover?
Medicare rebates are available for a limited number of sessions per calendar year under a valid MHTP. Your GP can advise on your eligibility and review requirements.
What issues can a psychologist help with?
Psychologists support concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, substance use, relationship difficultes, life transitions, and performance challenges.
What approaches do you use?
Each treatment is individually formulated based on your needs. Mil uses evidence-based interventions which may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, trauma-informed frameworks.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. There are limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of serious harm to yourself or others.
How long is a session?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and circumstances. Some concerns respond well to short-term therapy, while others benefit from longer-term work.
Do you offer Telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available via secure video platform and are suitable for many presentations.
What are your fees?
Please read Fees (above) for current information .
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations require at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee. Fee policy will be included in your initial documentation.
Is psychology covered by private health insurance?
Some private health funds provide rebates for psychological services, depending on your level of cover. Check directly with your insurer.
Location
Estuary Psychology is located at BeingWell Space 41-43 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3121.
P: 0410 612 848
E: connect@estuarypsychology.com.au
As of March 2026, Mil has availability on a Friday and limited Telehealth after hours.
Estuary Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land it resides on, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation. We recognise their enduring connection to land, skies and waterways — places of community, culture and healing. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.