Our History — CAYA Psychology
Our history

Built over years, not overnight

CAYA Psychology has grown from one psychologist's independent practice into an established psychology clinic in Geelong — built gradually, through clinical work, referrals and a commitment to doing things well.

2016 The year CAYA Psychology began

How we got here

A decade of clinical practice, growth and experience has shaped the practice CAYA is today.

2016

CAYA Psychology begins

CAYA Psychology began as Joe's independent practice while he worked as a contractor within established psychology clinics in Melbourne. This was where the foundations of CAYA were built — through clinical work, professional experience and thousands of conversations with clients and families.

2021

CAYA becomes its own clinic

After several years working within established practices, Joe opened CAYA Psychology as an independent clinic in Box Hill. The practice was built around a simple idea: create an environment where good clinical work could be done thoughtfully, independently and sustainably.

2021–2024

Growing through clinical work

CAYA grew steadily through referrals and ongoing clinical work. During these years, the practice developed the systems, experience and professional relationships that continue to support clients today.

2025

A new home in Geelong

CAYA relocated from Melbourne to Geelong and established a permanent base in Manifold Heights. The move marked the beginning of a new chapter for the practice while retaining the experience and foundations built over the previous years.

2026

Growing beyond one practitioner

After a decade of building the practice, CAYA welcomed its first independent psychologist alongside Joe. The practice remains deliberately small, allowing it to grow while maintaining the personal, considered approach that has shaped CAYA from the beginning.

Today

A practice built for the long term

Today, CAYA Psychology provides assessment and therapy for children, adolescents and adults across Geelong and the Bellarine. The practice continues to grow carefully, with the same focus on thoughtful clinical care, appropriate referrals and long-term relationships with the people we support.

What our history means for you

Experienced clinicians

CAYA has been built through years of clinical practice. Our psychologists bring substantial experience across therapy and psychological assessment, with care grounded in evidence, professional training and real-world clinical experience.

Thoughtful matching

Not every psychologist is the right fit for every person. We consider the reasons you're seeking support, the kind of help you need and the clinician's areas of experience when determining who may be best placed to work with you.

Small by design

CAYA has grown without becoming a large corporate clinic. Keeping the practice small allows us to maintain a more personal approach, while still having the systems, experience and professional support of an established practice behind it.

Looking for the right psychologist?

If you're considering therapy or psychological assessment, we'd be happy to help you work out what kind of support may be most appropriate.

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