Renee is currently accepting a small number of new referrals. Please get in touch if you’d like to enquire about availability.
Renee Calligeros is a registered clinical psychologist, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (ANZAED), board-approved supervisor, and adjunct associate lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland. She also holds a Senior Psychology position within Children’s Health Queensland and has experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families across Child and Youth Mental Health and Adult Mental Health Services.
Over the past five years, Renee has worked within the CYMHS Eating Disorders Program, providing evidence-based treatment for young people experiencing anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, bulimia nervosa, ARFID, and binge eating disorder. She has received ongoing supervision from Dr Riccardo Dalle Grave, co-author of CBT-E for Adolescents, further developing her skills in this approach.
Renee has a strong passion for early detection and intervention in eating disorders and has delivered training, supervision, and presentations to organisations including Education Queensland, Queensland Health staff, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), and the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED).
Current Practice
Renee sees adolescents and adults, with a particular focus on eating disorders and related concerns. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel understood and empowered to move toward meaningful change, at their own pace. She also works with people who have a history of disordered eating or body image concerns that may resurface during significant life transitions, such as pregnancy or early parenthood.
Renee understands that eating disorders often co-occur with other challenges and takes an integrated, person-centred approach to care -considering each individual’s unique experience and circumstances.
In addition to her work with eating disorders, Renee provides treatment for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders (such as social anxiety disorder and generalised anxiety disorder), depression, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and stress-related difficulties.
Renee also has a strong interest in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children, adolescents, and young adults. Renee utilises exposure and response prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Renee offers a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether her services may be the right fit for you or your loved one.
Qualifications
Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Master of Clinical Psychology, University of Queensland.
Board approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor with AHPRA & PsyBA.
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours, First Class), UQ.
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (ANZAED)
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E) for Adults and Adolescents
Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)
Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa for Adults (MANTRA)
Exposure with Response Prevention (E/RP for OCD)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for mood and anxiety disorders
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma and stress-related disorders
Triple P Positive Parenting Program
Schema Therapy
Initial Consultation
Session fee: $300
Rebate: $141.85
The initial consultation focuses on understanding the reasons for seeking support, developing a shared understanding of the presenting challenges, and creating a tailored treatment plan. The aim is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and hopeful.
Standard Consultation
Session fee: $290.00
Rebate: $141.85
Ongoing consultations involve the use of evidence-based interventions to help navigate psychological challenges. Each session is designed to equip individuals with insight and practical tools, supporting continued growth and progress between appointments.
Telehealth Appointments
Session fee: $290.00
Rebate: $141.85
Telehealth appointments are available on Mondays and after hours for existing clients.
The Australian Psychological Society 2024-2025 Recommended Schedule of fees has set the standard 46 to 60 minute consultation fee at $311.00 Providing an affordable service is important to us so our fees are set below this recommendation.
Eating Disorder Management Plan
You are now able to see your GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist to see if you meet criteria to obtain an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan (EDTP) referral, which allows you to receive Medicare rebates for 40 psychology sessions over a 12 month period.
Mental Health Care Plan
With a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician you will be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates are processed overnight.
Private Health Rebate
If you have private health insurance, you may also qualify for a rebate through your fund. Please speak with your private health fund directly to determine your eligibility.
Please note that you cannot claim both Medicare and Private Health rebates for the same session. Private health insurance rebates will need to be claimed directly with your insurer.
Contact us.
paddingtonclinpsych@outlook.com
Paddington Market
1/261 Given Terrace
Paddington Q 4064
Referring Practitioners:
Paddington Clinical Psychology is registered with Medical Objects. We kindly request that all relevant referrals be sent through this service.
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