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Which psychologists do AI answers recommend in Melbourne?

On 10 October 2026 we asked an AI search engine with live web search 10 questions Australians ask about psychologists in Melbourne, and recorded every name it recommended and every source it cited.

38different names in the answers
6 of 10answers naming The Talk Shop
58different sources cited

What we found

  • The Talk Shop was named in 6 of the 10 answers, more than any other provider.
  • The three most-named names took 22% of all mentions, across 38 different names in total.
  • 31 of the 38 names appeared in only one answer, so being named once is not the same as being the default recommendation.
  • The most-cited source was thetalkshop.com.au (6 of 10 answers).

Most-named providers

#NameAnswers naming it
1The Talk Shop6 of 10
2Inner Eastern Psychology3 of 10
3Solace Psychology2 of 10
4Inner Melbourne Psychology2 of 10
5Psychology Melbourne2 of 10
6Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology2 of 10
7Contemporary Psychology2 of 10
8Clarity Health Care1 of 10
9Eastern Suburbs Psychology1 of 10
10Laburnum Psychology1 of 10
11Clarity Psychology1 of 10
12Lionheart Psychology1 of 10

Most-cited sources

#WebsiteAnswers citing it
1thetalkshop.com.au6 of 10
2solacepsychology.com4 of 10
3innermelbpsychology.com.au4 of 10
4innereasternpsychology.com.au4 of 10
5psychologytoday.com3 of 10
6mvspsychology.com.au3 of 10
7talked.com.au3 of 10
8baysidepsychotherapy.com.au3 of 10
9contemporarypsychology.com.au3 of 10
10mindviewpsychology.com.au2 of 10
11positivewellbeingpsychology.com.au2 of 10
12bark.com2 of 10

Why this matters

When someone asks an AI assistant who to choose, the answer usually names a short list. Businesses on that list get the enquiry; the rest are not considered. The names come from what the engine finds and trusts on the web: the business's own pages, and what directories, reviews and media say about it.

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Method

Questions were written to sound like real buyers and did not name any business. Each was asked once through Perplexity sonar (live web search, AU location) on 10 October 2026. Names were read from each answer by a language model and checked against the answer text; directories, review sites, government bodies and media were not counted as names. Answers change from day to day, so this is a snapshot, not a ranking. Inclusion here is not an endorsement by Search Insights.

The 10 questions we asked

With the names each answer gave.

Who are the best psychologists in Melbourne for anxiety?

Named: Laburnum Psychology, Clarity Psychology, Clarity Health Care, Eastern Suburbs Psychology

Can you recommend a good psychologist in Melbourne's inner north who works with ADHD in adults?

Named: Inner Melbourne Psychology, The Talk Shop, Solace Psychology, Lionheart Psychology

What's the difference between a psychologist and a counsellor, and which Melbourne practices are worth looking at for depression?

Named: Inner Eastern Psychology, Inner Melbourne Psychology, Bayside Psychotherapy

How much does a psychologist cost in Melbourne, and which clinics offer bulk billing or low gap fees?

Named: The Talk Shop, Contemporary Psychology Melbourne, Solace Psychology, Wellness Psychology Melbourne, Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology, Integrated Psychology

Top-rated psychologists in Melbourne CBD for workplace burnout?

Named: Cova Psychology, Psychology Melbourne, The Talk Shop, MVS Psychology, The Inner Collective

I need a trauma-informed psychologist in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Who would you suggest?

Named: Aurora Psychology, Meyer Institute, Inner Eastern Psychology, Logos Psychology Clinic

Which Melbourne psychologists do telehealth sessions and are good for people living with OCD?

Named: In Your Element Psychology, Melbourne Wellbeing Group, Positive Wellbeing Psychology, Reach Psychology, SO Psychology, The Talk Shop, Melbourne Psychological Clinic, Evallies

Should I see a clinical psychologist or a general psychologist in Melbourne for relationship problems, and who are some well-regarded options?

Named: Contemporary Psychology, The Hart Centre, Psychology Melbourne, Inner Eastern Psychology, Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology

What should I look for when choosing a child psychologist in Melbourne, and can you name a few reputable practices?

Named: Melbourne Clinical & Child Psychology, Healthability, Foundation Psychology, The Talk Shop, Melbourne Child Psychology

Are there any psychologists in Melbourne who specialise in LGBTQIA+ affirming care and have short wait times?

Named: Deb Psychology, The Talk Shop, The Identity Clinic, SHIPS Psychology, Q Psychology, Contemporary Psychology

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