The psychology clinic is based at UniSC Sunshine Coast in Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast and provides confidential psychology services to children and adults at no cost.
Psychological services are provided by Master of Psychology (Clinical) students completing their placement at the clinic who are are provisionally registered psychologists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). They provide services under the specific guidance and supervision of experienced psychologists.
The clinic accepts self referrals for psychological therapy. Referrals for cognitive assessment must be via a health practitioner. Please review the eligibility criteria and information below prior to filling out a referral form. You are also welcome to contact us to find out more about our services and if they suit your needs.
Services we offer
We offer individual therapy to children and adults for a range of concerns including:
- emotional and mood problems
- fears and phobias
- sleep problems
- health-related behaviour change
- chronic pain
- relationship problems
- stress and trauma
- parenting support
- basic cognitive assessments
Eligibility for our services
Are you..
- 6 years of age and over
- Experiencing mental health concerns identified under 'services we offer' above
- Available to attend regular (e.g. weekly) appointments with a provisional psychologist at the UniSC Psychology Clinic, Sippy Downs campus*
*Telehealth appointments may be offered in certain circumstances.
Clinic ineligibility
Current concerns
Because the Clinic is a training clinic that provides short-term interventions and cognitive assessment, treatment cannot be provided for problems that require intensive or long-term support including:
- Eating Disorders
- Psychosis
- Substance abuse
- Severe suicidality and/or current crisis with significant risk to safety
- Other conditions that may require specialised or intensive support
- Children under the age of 6 years
Please talk to your GP about other treatment options if you require help for any of the above.
UniSC staff and students
We are unable to provide services to:
- Current UniSC staff members and/or immediate family, or
- Current students and/or immediate family of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) or Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Hons).
Legal proceedings
Provisional Psychologists in the Clinic are unable to provide services to anyone currently involved in legal proceedings. We are not able to offer any advice on medico-legal issues, prepare reports, or provide expert opinion in court.
Cognitive Assessments
The waitlist for Cognitive Assessments is currently closed. We will not be accepting Cognitive Assessment referrals until 2026.
Each year, a small number of basic cognitive assessments, specifically assessing for intellectual, learning, memory and psychological (e.g. mood and personality) functioning for individuals aged 6 or older are offered. The clinic does not offer complex cognitive assessment, formal neuropsychological assessment, or diagnosis of cognitive or neuropsychological disorders. For assessment needs that are beyond the scope of the clinic, we may be able to complete some initial basic cognitive assessment components (e.g., completing the intellectual or memory assessment only) with further assessment to be undertaken with a neuropsychologist. Please specify if this is the case when making a referral.
The basic cognitive assessments conducted at the UniSC Psychology Clinic are carried out by Provisional Psychologists, registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. These Provisional Psychologists receive regular supervision from experienced psychologists.
Request an Appointment
Therapy appointments
The waitlist for therapy appointments is currently open.
Please complete a request for service form and forward to the Psychology Clinic for assessment of eligibility. You may complete this form yourself and please leave the Cognitive testing section blank. Referral from a health practitioner is not required for therapy appointments.
Cognitive assessments
The waitlist for cognitive assessments is currently open.
For access to Cognitive Testing at the UniSC Psychology Clinic, a referral from a registered health practitioner is required. Please get your health provider to complete the following form and forward to the Psychology Clinic for assessment of eligibility.
Appointments
Initial consultation
A brief telephone interview is used to assess if the Clinic can meet your needs. If the Clinic is suitable, a comprehensive assessment will then be conducted over one or more sessions to understand your concerns and overall health and wellbeing. An individual treatment plan will then be developed collaboratively with you.
Appointment types
Consultation Services are provided in-person at the UniSC Clinic. However, telehealth services are available in some circumstances. Your provisional psychologist will discuss the options with you.
Appointment Duration
The standard treatment session is 50 minutes.
Cancellations
If you cannot attend a scheduled appointment, please contact the clinic by phone or email us as soon as possible.
Childcare
The Clinic does not have childcare facilities and does not allow children to remain unaccompanied in the waiting room. Please do not bring children to the Clinic unless requested by your psychologist to participate in treatment.
Confidentiality and privacy
The privacy of personal information you share with us in the assessment and treatment of your problems is of utmost importance to us. You can read our Privacy Policy here.
Treatment providers
Assessment and treatment at the Clinic is provided by AHPRA registered Provisional Psychologists undertaking postgraduate psychology training in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and Master of Psychology (Professional) programs at UniSC.
Supervisors
Experienced, registered Clinical Psychologists and/or Clinical Neuropsychologists supervise all Provisional Psychologists in the Clinic.
Contact us
- Phone: +61 7 5456 5006
- Email: usc_clinic@usc.edu.au
Operating hours
30 March – 20 November 2026
8.30am – 4.30pm
Monday – Thursday
Street address
Psychology clinic
UniSC Sunshine Coast
Ground Floor, J Building
90 Sippy Downs Drive
Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556
Postal address
UniSC Psychology Clinic - ML 75
UniSC Sunshine Coast
Academic Support Unit
PO Box 5280
Sunshine Coast Mail Centre
Queensland 4560