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Dr Monica Chester - Clinical Psychologist in Elsternwick, VIC

Dr Monica Chester

Clinical Psychologist
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Elsternwick, VICAustralia
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AHPRA Verified

Session Types

  • Telehealth
  • In-Person

Clients Seen

  • Not specified

Billing Types

Specialises in

Clinical Psychology Anxiety ADHD +4 more

Dr Monica Chester is a Clinical Psychologist holding a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), alongside qualifications in education and applied science. She has practised across a range of settings, including schools, hospitals, and private clinics, building broad experience working with children and their families. Monica's clinical work spans a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, behavioural issues, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, and family stress. She is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and sees toddlers and children through primary school age, as well as parents with children of all ages.

Philosophy and Vision

Dr Monica's approach is grounded in the belief that children's wellbeing is best supported when therapy considers the whole picture, not just the presenting concern in isolation. Her background across education, applied science, and clinical psychology informs a vision of care that looks beyond the therapy room, recognising the role that schools, families, and everyday environments play in a child's progress. She is committed to working in partnership with parents, helping them understand and support their child's needs, with the broader goal of improving outcomes not just for the individual child but for the family as a whole.

Quality Provision

With a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) and additional qualifications in education and applied science, Dr Monica brings a strong academic and clinical foundation to her work. Her experience across schools, hospitals, and private clinics reflects a breadth of practice that few settings alone could offer, allowing her to draw on diverse clinical perspectives. As a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Full Member of the APS, she practises within recognised professional standards, providing families with confidence in the rigour and accountability of her care.

Therapy Approach

Dr Monica creates tailored, evidence-based treatment plans rather than applying a standard process to every client, reflecting the range of concerns she works with, from anxiety and behavioural issues to ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, and family stress. Her approach is holistic and family-centred, deliberately extending beyond the individual child to involve parents and schools in the treatment process. This collaborative model is designed to support consistency between home, school, and therapy, helping children make progress across all the environments that matter most to their development.

Areas of Special Interest

Accreditations

  • Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) - Deakin University (2016)
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Honours) - Deakin University (2008)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies - Deakin University (2007)

Professional Associations

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Fees and Insurance

Private Session Fees

Medicare Session Fees

Clinical Psychologist - Medicare rebates are available for this qualification

Payment & Insurance Options

Medicare
Private Health
NDIS
Private (self-funded)
AHPRA Verified
Confirmed against the public register on 30 June 2026
Listed on Therapy Online Australia

I am on Therapy Online Australia since: 30 June 2026

Last profile update for Dr Monica Chester: 30 June 2026

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