Gerhard Venter
Clinical Psychologist
Gerhard Venter Psychology
BPsych(Hons) MPsych(Clin)
Abuse
Issues I Can Help You With
About Gerhard Venter
I am an approachable and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. I work with adults aged 18 years and older.
I am engaging and informal yet professional in my approach. I draw from several evidence-based therapies and regularly engage in professional development to ensure his practice remains current. I have incorporated cognitive therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed EMDR Therapy during my professional career. My therapeutic approach incorporates different theoretical models with a growing interest in somatic experiencing.
I have worked in private practice for many years and previously managed acute and community mental health services across Metro North. My work in acute mental health has given me substantial experience in risk assessment, crisis management and navigating the public mental health system.
I have much professional, life and relationship experience and understand modern life’s stress on individuals, relationships, parenting and work. My previous experience includes serving in the military for seven years as a clinical psychologist and providing consultation services for human relations in the petrochemical industry.
“ I have much professional, life and relationship experience and understand modern life’s stress on individuals, relationships, parenting and work.“.
– Gerhard Venter
Evidence-Based Therapies I Use
Qualifications, Memberships & Registrations
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of South Africa (UNISA) Pretoria, South Africa.
- Master of Clinical Psychology, University of South Africa (UNISA) Pretoria, South Africa.
- Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
Fees, Funding & Rebates
July 1st, 2025
- 310Individual Private Appointment (50-min)
- 164.75Medicare out-of-pocket with GP Referral (50-min)
Rebates and other funding may be available depending on your eligibility.
- Medicare Gap Fee: The difference between the psychologist session fee and the Medicare rebate.
- Medicare Rebates: $145.25 per 50+ minute session with a valid doctor’s referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). You can secure your first appointment with a psychologist without a referral, but you must have one at the appointment to be eligible for the rebate. More about Medicare rebates >
- Private Health Rebates: Available depending on your private health policy and ‘extras’ cover. Please contact your private health insurance company to check your eligibility and the exact rebate amounts. More about Private Health Insurance rebates >
Meet Gerhard Venter
