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Phone
Ph: 03 9039 8900
Fax: 03 9965 8866

Address
393 New Street, Brighton, Victoria, 3186

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The story of

Spataro Psychology

Spataro Psychology was founded in 2021 by its principal practitioner, Dr Josie Spataro, after  more than 20 years of working in independent private practice and the public mental health system.

For many years, Josie felt concerned that too many people were experiencing barriers to accessing timely mental health support in both the private and public sectors amid the long-standing stigma surrounding mental health. 

Due to unprecedented demand for her clinical expertise during the pandemic, Josie could see the difficulties people experienced when they tried to seek help - including long wait lists, restrictive entry criteria, and limits on the types of presentations that could be managed - were only compounded as we faced ongoing and extended lockdowns in Melbourne. 

As a result, Josie decided to leave her senior public mental health position to respond to need within the community for high quality, proactive and timely mental health support. 

This is how Spataro Psychology was born. 

Just like a strong and nurtured tree supports the healthy growth of new branches and leaves, the practice logo embodies Spataro Psychology's key principles of growth, development, and wellness.