About us

Cedar Allied Health began with a simple belief: that people are not numbers, and care should never feel clinical.

We wanted a practice that feels less clinical and more human. A place grounded in warmth, safety and inclusion, where learning about yourself feels like growth, not an assignment.

Whatever brings you to us, we’ll meet your family with kindness and take the time to understand your child.

Getting to know Cedar

We’re a psychology practice for children and teenagers across Melbourne, and for the parents beside them. We offer assessments, ongoing support and parent counselling, in person or by telehealth. No referral is needed to book.
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How we can help

Assessments, therapy and guidance for young people, and support for the parents who noticed first. Find out more about what we offer:

Our story

Our story began over 18 years ago, at a community services course, in a small country town, with a mission to help people. Born from a simple belief: that people are not numbers, and care should never feel clinical.

We dreamed of building a place where clients are treated as people first, where support is genuine, connection is real, and everyone who walks through our doors is shown kindness and care.

Two boys hugging and smiling. Our story at Cedar Allied Health began with a belief that people are not numbers.
Hands wrapped around the trunk of a tree, the idea behind the name Cedar.

Why we're called Cedar

We chose the name “Cedar” for the tree it’s named after, one that grows slowly and roots deeply, standing for centuries with broad branches offering shade and shelter. The cedar has long been a symbol of strength, endurance and protection.

We chose it because meaningful change works the same way: patiently, from the roots, in a space where you feel safe enough to grow.

Our approach

We’re neuro-affirming and strengths-based. We start with who your child is, what they’re good at and what matters to them, not a list of what’s wrong.

We work closely with parents, and with schools too, including classroom observations where they’d help.

A clinician smiling while working alongside a young child, showing our strengths-based approach.
A group of children running and laughing together outdoors.

Funding and referrals

You don’t need a referral to book with us. To claim a Medicare rebate, you’ll first need a Mental Health Treatment Plan — your GP can let you know what’s needed under the current Medicare rules.

We also see NDIS participants whose plans are self-managed or plan-managed. Not sure what applies to your family? Ask us when you call.

What guides us

What we believe

Three ideas sit underneath everything we do, from the first phone call to the last session.
People are not numbers, and care should never feel clinical.
Where we began
Learning about yourself should feel like growth, not an assignment.
How we work
Support is about making days easier, not making your child different.
What we aim for

Ready to talk?

Call us or send a message, and we’ll help you work out where to start.