Complaints and Grievances Policy  

At any point in time, should you wish to make a complaint regarding our services, we will ensure that your complaint is handled professionally, confidentially, appropriately and fairly.

Our Practice has adopted the following procedure in addressing complaints and grievances:

Step 1: 

If you have a complaint or grievance regarding your psychologist, at first instance, we encourage you to speak to him/her directly to see if you are able to resolve your issue. 

Step 2: 

If you have been unable to resolve your issue upon speaking to your psychologist or you are not satisfied with his/her response, a formal complaint can be lodged with our Director, Peter Hanley, in writing via peter@melbourneprivatepsychology.com.au

Upon receipt of your formal complaint, we will respond to your complaint within 30 days. 

Step 3: 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your complaint through our internal processes, you are entitled to lodge an external complaint through any one of the following organisations:

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Health Complaints Commissioner

National Health Practitioner Ombudsman