Bellarine Psychology

20/02/2026

Grief is harder when you are doing it on your own - Wombats Wish are a locally based statewide charity that offer support programs including no cost camps for the family and bulk billed therapy for kids and families following the death of a parent.

16/02/2026

Thrilled to be welcoming Gina Lawrence, Provisional Psychologist to the Bellarine Psychology Team from 2/3/2026 - Gina has immediate availability in our Ocean Grove offices - Gina works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular passion for supporting young people and their families. She brings a warm and nurturing presence to her work and is deeply committed to helping clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Gina works from a neuroaffirming and strengths based approach.

Call now or email reception@bellarine-psychology.com.au

11/02/2026

We’ve had a rare last-minute cancellation in our multidisciplinary autism assessment service, with an appointment now available tomorrow.

These openings don’t come up often, so if you have been waiting for an assessment for your child, this may be a valuable opportunity to be seen sooner.

What is a multidisciplinary autism assessment?

A multidisciplinary assessment involves input from more than one clinician (a psychologist and a speech pathologist), providing a broader and more comprehensive picture.

This option can be especially helpful when:
- the presentation is more complex
- there are multiple areas of need (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, learning)
- schools or funding bodies require a team-based assessment
- you would value a more detailed, collaborative report

When might a single-clinician assessment be enough?

A single clinician assessment can still be a very appropriate choice when:
- the presentation is clearer or more straightforward
- you’re mainly seeking diagnostic clarification
- you already have reports from other allied health professionals

We offer both options, and we’re always happy to guide you toward the right fit.

07/02/2026

Welcome Aggie to the Bellarine Psychology team! Aggie has just passed therapy dog training with flying colours and will be joining his co-therapist Kathryn Morgan (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker) in the clinic soon!

06/02/2026

We came across The Trevean Foundation recently who host some peer support and disability support programs close by in Grovedale that look great (we have no affiliation we just think this looks like a great place for connection)

💙 Trevean Foundation – Disability & Carer Support Programs 💙

Looking for connection, understanding, and a safe place to be heard?

Our disability and carer support groups are completely free, fully funded, and proudly facilitated by local people with lived experience.

These inclusive groups offer a welcoming space to share challenges and celebrate triumphs, connect with others who truly get it, and link in with local services and supports. Most importantly, you’ll never feel alone — community and connection are at the heart of everything we do.

☕ Morning tea is provided
🤝 Safe, inclusive, and supportive
💬 Real conversations with people who understand

👉 Please see our timetable via the link below.
Disability advocacy and carer support enquiries are always welcome, Phone 0455 734 601 for more details.

Expression of interests for a support playgroup ( under 5) are welcome.

Come as you are. You’re always welcome here.

05/02/2026

Welcome Jacque (Jac) Cairns to Bellarine Psychology!

We’re very pleased to be welcoming Jacque (Jac) Cairns, Psychologist, to the Bellarine Psychology team from February.

Jac brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to therapy and is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges with care, clarity, and evidence-based support. We’re excited to have him joining our practice and know he’ll be a wonderful addition to our team and community.

📅 Jac will have immediate availability from February, with appointments now open for booking.

To enquire or book in with Jac, please contact reception or visit our website, or call 5216 3999.

Welcome aboard, Jac — we’re so glad to have you with us!

02/02/2026

Dane Barclay has reopened sessions for sport and performance psychology.

Dane works with athletes of all ages, and with parents supporting athletes, offering psychological support for the real demands of competitive sport — particularly when pressure, nerves, or self-doubt are part of the picture.

He currently works with touring and elite athletes, alongside his local practice, and has supported performers across a range of high-performance environments, including Olympians, AFL, elite tennis and golf, international snow sports and sailing, and endurance and ultramarathon athletes. This ongoing high-performance work directly informs the practical, grounded support available locally.

Dane also works with adults in high-pressure professional roles -including surgeons and business leaders - supporting clarity, composure, and performance under sustained demand, where stakes are high and margins for error are small.

Sessions focus on building psychological skills that support focus, decision-making, and performance consistency over time in ways that are sustainable.

Dane is also available for presentations, workshops, and team sessions for sporting clubs, academies, and schools.

📍 Ocean Grove
📆 Limited appointments available
📧reception@bellarine-psychology.com.au
📞 03 5216 3999
(Fees apply. Referrals welcome but not required.)

29/01/2026

There’s only 2 remaining places for this weekend, if you’ve been intending to book and haven’t - here’s your intention reminder!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reflect-connect-reset-mindful-intention-setting-workshop-tickets-1980150201557?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/01/2026

Happy long weekend

20/01/2026

What do you want your 2026 to look like — in how you train, perform, recover, and show up under pressure? 🎯

Dane Barclay is a psychologist and performance specialist with over 15 years’ experience supporting athletes, performers, coaches, and leaders in high-pressure environments. His work commonly involves supporting people with performance anxiety, confidence disruption, injury recovery and return-to-performance adjustment, attentional control under load, emotional regulation, and decision-making under pressure.

He also consults with coaches and teams to strengthen training environments, communication, and applied decision-making, and delivers workshops and presentations across sport, education, and leadership settings.

A decade ago, Dane delivered a TEDx talk in New Zealand on resilience and discomfort — a quiet reminder of how fast time moves, and how long good ideas can keep working in the background. Where did the time go… ⏳

🎥 Watch the talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OFmJUqswKg

From 2026, Dane’s primary focus returns to performance and sport psychology — working with people who care deeply about doing meaningful work well, especially when it counts. 💡

📍 Bellarine Psychology — Ocean Grove

Consulting across Geelong & the Surf Coast
www.bellarine-psychology.com.au
+61 5216 3999

Do you recall those moments that you were so nervous or under pressure that you could not perform? Athletes and in fact any high performing person goes throu...