Dr Lisa Soares – Clinical Psychologist
With more than 20 years of experience across public mental health and private practice, Dr Lisa Soares is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist recognised for her expertise in helping people navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change.
Lisa works with adults aged 16 years and over experiencing a broad range of mental health, emotional, interpersonal, and personal challenges, including both common and complex mental health difficulties. She supports people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, self-critical, disconnected, or struggling with difficult thoughts, emotions, relationships, or life circumstances. Through a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, Lisa helps clients better understand what may be contributing to their difficulties, develop practical skills to navigate challenges more effectively, improve wellbeing, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Her approach combines warmth, compassion, and evidence-based practice. Drawing on contemporary behavioural psychology, Lisa helps people develop greater self-understanding, overcome patterns that may no longer be serving them, and engage more fully in the relationships, activities, and goals that matter most. Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs, strengths, and circumstances and is designed to support lasting improvements in wellbeing and quality of life.
Alongside private practice, Lisa holds a senior leadership role within public mental health at Royal Melbourne Hospital, where she leads the internationally recognised ACTivating Recovery Program. She is also an experienced clinical supervisor, trainer, and educator, providing supervision, consultation, and training to psychologists and other health professionals across a range of settings. Lisa has held leadership positions within the Australian and New Zealand Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ANZ ACBS) and remains actively involved in advancing evidence-based psychological practice.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- AHPRA Registered Psychologist
- Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
- AHPRA-Approved Clinical Supervisor
Availability
Wednesdays
Fees & Rebates
Appointments are 50 minutes in duration.
- Initial Consultation: $350
- Ongoing Consultations: $305
Medicare rebates are available with a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP or psychiatrist. Current Medicare rebates for Clinical Psychologists apply, with eligibility for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Private health insurance rebates may also be available depending on your level of extras cover. Please contact your insurer directly to determine your level of cover.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, at least 24 hours’ notice is required. A cancellation fee of up to 100% of the consultation fee may apply for late cancellations or non-attendance. Cancellation fees are not covered by Medicare and must be paid before future appointments can be booked.
Bookings
To make an appointment with Lisa, please contact reception on (03) 9383 2493.
