Psychologist to Join Our Growing North Melbourne Team

Looking for a private practice where you feel supported, connected and able to do your best clinical work?

We’re looking for a Psychologist to join Cova Psychology at our North Melbourne clinic, with employee and associate opportunities available.

We opened North Melbourne earlier this year, and it’s been lovely to see the clinic grow. With a team now established and solid demand for appointments, we’re looking for another psychologist to join us.

We know private practice can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. We want our psychologists to have colleagues they can turn to, opportunities to keep learning and practical support that makes their working day easier. Alongside a strong referral base, we offer comprehensive administrative support, regular clinical consultation and professional development.

Our team brings together different therapeutic approaches, interests and levels of experience. We share a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based care and a warm, respectful approach to our clients and each other. We welcome applications from both early-career and experienced psychologists, including those interested in trauma, neurodivergence or more complex presentations.

What You Can Expect from Us

Experienced, Responsive Administrative Support

Our admin team takes care of referrals, scheduling, billing and day-to-day client administration, giving you more time to focus on clinical work. They work virtually and provide a high level of support, with close attention to the needs of both clinicians and clients. You’ll have an experienced, approachable team to contact when questions come up or you need a hand.

Clinical Support and Professional Development

You’ll have access to regular supervision, consultation and career development with Dr Sarah Valentine and Dr Chris Coleiro, Directors and Principal Psychologists at Cova Psychology.

With more than 25 years of combined experience, Sarah and Chris have worked across a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders,



personality difficulties and gender diversity. Their therapeutic approaches draw from CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, IFS, MBT and mindfulness-based therapies.

A Caseload That Reflects Your Interests

We receive referrals for a broad range of presentations and work with you to build a caseload that suits your interests, experience and areas of expertise.

Comfortable, Welcoming Rooms

Our North Melbourne clinic has purpose-designed consulting rooms, shared staff spaces and the resources you need for your clinical work. We’ve put care into creating a space where both psychologists and clients feel comfortable.

Flexibility and Connection

We offer employee and associate arrangements, with flexibility around hours and caseload depending on your role. You’ll have room to work independently, alongside colleagues you can consult with, learn from and get to know.

A Convenient North Melbourne Location

The clinic is close to public transport, parking, cafés and local amenities, making it easy to get to and step out for a coffee or lunch between sessions.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a psychologist who:

- Takes a compassionate, client-centred approach.

- Brings clinical skills, curiosity and a willingness to keep learning.

- Enjoys sharing ideas and working alongside others.

- Shows initiative and contributes to a supportive workplace.

Desirable, but Not Essential

- Training in, or an interest in learning, therapeutic approaches that work with underlying emotional patterns and past experiences, such as Schema Therapy, IFS or EMDR.

- Experience with neurodivergence-affirming practice, including working with ADHD and autistic clients.




- Experience with eating disorder assessment and treatment.

We welcome people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If Cova sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.

What Our Team Says About Working at Cova Psychology

Here’s what some of our team members have shared about working at Cova:

“I have been working at Cova Psychology since mid 2019, and I continue to be grateful for the professionalism of the team, the friendly atmosphere, the lovely rooms, and the supportive administrative staff. Cova Psychology’s focus is on integrity, professionalism, and continuous learning through peer and individual supervision. Indeed, peer supervision often involves career development opportunities, with the directors, Sarah and Chris, recruiting experts in the field to share their knowledge. I can highly recommend Cova Psychology to any early career or experienced psychologist looking to work in private practice.”

Elizabeth Tupper, Clinical Psychologist

“I recently started working for Cova Psychology and I am so impressed and delighted by the warmth and support at the practice. The principal psychologists are available and encouraging of both individual agency and comradery within the practice. The administrative staff are amazing and means that I can focus entirely on clinical work. It is a fantastic team and I would very much recommend Cova Psychology to psychologists looking for a Private Practice.”

Kelly Garfield, Counselling Psychologist

“Working at Cova Psychology has been such an amazing experience! I have been very lucky to have Chris and Sarah, they are incredibly supportive and understanding directors who care about their team and who continually help me grow as a provisional psychologist.

The friendly admin staff are always there when you need them, providing high quality care. I would highly recommend working with Cova to any psychologist looking for a supportive workplace to advance their clinical skills in private practice.”

Monique Pittas, Psychologist

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📌 Psychologist for Private Practice (Melbourne)
🏢 Cova Psychology
📍 Melbourne