Psychological Services in Dandenong: At-Home and Telehealth
Therapy Near Me provides psychology, counselling, behaviour support, social work, and NDIS support coordination in Dandenong and Greater Dandenong. At-home visits and telehealth Australia-wide, with a particular focus on children, families, and NDIS participants. No referral required.
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Mental Health Support in Dandenong
Therapy Near Me's services in Dandenong are built around this community. At-home appointments may reduce travel for some clients. Tell the intake team about any language or interpreter needs when inquiring. Our NDIS services support self-managed and plan-managed participants across psychology, behavior support, and support coordination. And our social work practitioners provide culturally responsive support for families managing complex NDIS, housing, and resettlement challenges. If you have a language preference, please let our intake team know when you enquire. Telehealth is available Australia-wide for clients who prefer to connect remotely.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Dandenong and Greater Dandenong, subject to availability.
Format: Video, phone, or at-home visits
Funding: Medicare rebates and NDIS funding may be available for eligible clients. Private sessions are also available.
Not suitable for: Emergencies or immediate crisis situations. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24/7 mental health crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Mental health and access to care in Dandenong
Dandenong is a major service and transport centre in Melbourne’s south-east. The 2021 Census recorded 30,127 residents in the official Dandenong suburb, with a median age of 33. It is also one of Melbourne’s most linguistically diverse communities: a non-English language was used in 71.7% of households, with Hazaraghi, Albanian, Dari, Punjabi and Tamil among the most frequently reported languages. Clear information about interpreter access and culturally responsive care is therefore particularly relevant to local service navigation.
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator comes from the 2021 Census. It recorded 2,173 Dandenong residents, or 7.2% of the population, reporting a long-term mental-health condition including depression or anxiety. This is a self-reported long-term-condition measure rather than the total prevalence of mental illness. It may not capture undiagnosed, temporary or emerging difficulties and should not be described as a current diagnosis rate.
Affordability, household circumstances and service navigation are also relevant locally. In 2021, 52.7% of occupied private dwellings were rented, 35.8% of applicable renter households were paying more than 30% of household income in rent, and 12.2% of occupied dwellings had no registered motor vehicle. At the wider City of Greater Dandenong level, 24% of adults reported high or very high psychological distress in the 2020 Victorian Population Health Survey. South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network also identifies Greater Dandenong as part of a disadvantaged, culturally diverse growth corridor where demand for mental-health services is rising faster than capacity. These wider findings are not Dandenong suburb rates and do not establish a local practitioner count or average waiting time.
Telehealth may help some residents reduce travel and parking or attend appointments around employment, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also broaden access to practitioners outside Greater Dandenong. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and does not remove all language, privacy, digital-access or affordability barriers.
Public pathways include Monash Health’s psychiatric triage service, community mental-health services in Dandenong and inpatient psychiatric units at Dandenong Hospital. Adults aged 26 and over may also contact the Greater Dandenong Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, while headspace Dandenong supports young people aged 12-25. Therapy Near Me provides scheduled private services and does not replace a GP, psychiatrist, hospital, public mental-health team or crisis service. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Dandenong
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Dandenong and surrounding areas. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
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Anxiety Therapy
Evidence-based support for anxiety disorders, panic, and social anxiety.
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Depression Support
Psychological care for persistent low mood, depressive episodes, and burnout.
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Trauma and PTSD
Trauma-informed therapy including EMDR and trauma-focused CBT.
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ADHD Support
Psychology for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
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Autism Support
Psychological support and behaviour support for autistic individuals across all ages. Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA) and Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) available.
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Child and Teen Therapy
Age-appropriate psychological support for children and young people, including school refusal, emotional regulation, and developmental concerns.
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Relationship Counselling
Individual and couples counselling for relationship, communication, and family difficulties.
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NDIS Psychology and Behaviour Support
Telehealth and at-home psychology and behaviour support for eligible NDIS participants.
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EAP Psychology
Employee Assistance Programme psychology for eligible employees.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches
The therapeutic approach used in your sessions is determined by your presenting concerns, your goals, and what your practitioner recommends following an initial assessment. Our practitioners work within evidence-based frameworks. Approaches that may be drawn upon include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapies such as EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches, among others.
The specific approach used will depend on the practitioner you are matched with and what is most appropriate for your individual situation. Your practitioner will explain their recommended approach and why it suits your circumstances.
Who We Support in Dandenong
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Dandenong and the surrounding community:
Medicare Rebates and NDIS Support
Medicare
Eligible clients with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or eligible referral may be able to claim Medicare rebates when they see an eligible registered psychologist. Medicare rebates do not apply to every session type or every practitioner type. Your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician determines referral eligibility.
NDIS
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for psychology, counselling, or behaviour support services delivered via telehealth or at-home visits, where the support is reasonable and necessary, related to their disability support needs, and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me can support self-managed and plan-managed participants.
WorkCover
Therapy Near Me can provide psychological support for WorkCover clients managing work-related psychological injury or illness. Claims require approval from the relevant authority and a referral from your treating doctor before sessions can begin. Contact our intake team on 1800 632 763 to discuss the referral process.
Private Sessions
Private psychology sessions are available without a referral from $145. Visit our Fees and Rebates page or call 1800 632 763 for current pricing.
Meet Our Mental Health Support Practitioners
Our team includes registered psychologists and accredited practitioners with experience supporting adults, young people, and families across a range of presentations, and includes practitioners with multilingual capabilities and culturally responsive practice approaches.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Victoria is an NDIS-approved behaviour support practitioner with extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, and complex behaviours. She develops evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support plans and works closely with families and support teams.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ross has over 25 years’ experience as a psychologist across a number of industries in both the public and private sectors. He provides psychological support for presentations including depression, anxiety, phobias, work-related stress, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, substance abuse, addictions, sleep disorders, workplace conflict, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, grief and loss, pain management, vocational guidance, and parenting difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001373322
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Behaviour Analyst
Mohamed is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with a Master’s in Professional Behaviour Analysis and international experience in autism and developmental disabilities. He specialises in Functional Behaviour Assessments, Positive Behaviour Support plans, and parent training.
Credentials: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst / BCBA
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Friday
Psychologist
Nadia is a bilingual English and Spanish psychologist with more than 7 years’ clinical and hospital experience. She is trained in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches, and supports adults aged 18+ with trauma, anxiety, and mood difficulties.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002124836
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday
Psychologist
Alyson is a trauma-informed psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience across TAFE, headspace, private practice, and community services. She holds a BSc in Psychology, a BA in Anthropology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, and is a Board-Approved Supervisor.
AHPRA Number: PSY0001911815
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Tuesday and Thursday, after 5pm
Counsellor and Social Worker
Jimmy is an ACA-registered counsellor and social worker with more than 10 years’ frontline experience in disability, aged care, trauma, and community mental health. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is completing a Master of Counselling.
Registration: ACA Level 2 Member, Membership No. 22399
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Weekdays
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Lidija is an NDIS behaviour support practitioner with a Diploma of Counselling, Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and advanced training in NLP and hypnotherapy. She has strong experience in disability and community services, blending behaviour support with counselling and mindset coaching.
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: 7 days a week
Psychologist
Ana supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and mood concerns, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, workplace stress and emotional regulation challenges. Her approach is evidence-based, practical, culturally responsive and collaborative.
AHPRA Number: PSY0004010699
Service Area: Telehealth
Availability: Monday and Tuesday
Psychologist
Eamon Cassidy is a Registered Psychologist based in Melbourne with experience providing psychological therapy and assessment across adult, child, clinical, school and Telehealth settings. He recently completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and is continuing to develop his practice while working toward the Clinical Psychology Registrar pathway.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002815041
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Melissa Chrys is a Provisional Psychologist with experience across community mental health, forensic, education and community-support settings. She currently delivers structured low-intensity CBT interventions to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties and insomnia. Her approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and client-centred, with a strong focus on assessment, formulation, risk management and reflective practice under supervision.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002928131
Service Area: Telehealth
Psychologist
Bharanika Amaresan is a psychology practitioner with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across NDIS and private settings. Her background includes work with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, anxiety, depression and mood-related difficulties, together with CBT, ACT-informed, DBT skills-based, psychoeducational and mindfulness approaches.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002728765
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Dante Martino is a Provisional Psychologist with a background spanning professional psychology, neuroscience, research, psychometrics, crisis support and university teaching. His provisional clinical experience includes face-to-face and telehealth work with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, coercive control and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He brings a warm, empathetic and research-informed style to supervised psychological practice.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002929312
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Josefina Ewertz Falcone is a Provisional Psychologist with a psychology degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a strong background in People & Culture, organisational development and competency-based assessment. She brings advanced interviewing, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills, together with native Spanish and advanced English, to supervised psychological practice through Therapy Near Me.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004086713
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Jean Jeong is a Melbourne-based Provisional Psychologist with experience providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention across employment, EAP, school, clinic and Telehealth settings. Her work has included support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, adjustment concerns, substance-use concerns and complex psychosocial presentations.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004085818
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Lauren Durbridge is a Provisional Psychologist with postgraduate training in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, risk assessment, case formulation and treatment planning. Her practice interests include trauma-informed care, neuroaffirming psychological support, child and adult mental health, recovery-oriented work and mindfulness. She values a warm, collaborative and person-centred approach and works within structured supervision and ongoing professional development.
AHPRA registration: PSY0002937299
Service Area: South Coast NSW and Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Stephanie Favorito is a provisional psychologist based in Western Melbourne. Her postgraduate training and placement experience include individualised psychology sessions in a school setting, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adapting treatment plans to the needs of the client.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004022354
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Divya Sabu is a Melbourne-based provisional psychologist with experience supporting children and adolescents in education settings. Her supervised psychology experience includes collaborative case formulation, play-based work, CBT, ACT and DNA-V, together with behavioural observations, intake assessments, mental status examinations, risk assessments and psychological report writing.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004010131
Service Area: Telehealth
Areas We Reach From Dandenong
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Dandenong and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Dandenong
- Dandenong North
- Noble Park
- Springvale
- Springvale South
- Keysborough
- Bangholme
- Hallam
- Endeavour Hills
- Doveton
- Berwick via at-home
- Cranbourne via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Victoria or beyond can access psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with children and families in Dandenong?
Yes. Private sessions from $145 and NDIS sessions from $195. Our team supports children, adolescents, and families with ADHD, autism, anxiety, behaviour challenges, and parenting difficulties.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Can NDIS participants access services in Dandenong?
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for psychology, behaviour support, or social work where the support is reasonable and necessary and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me supports self-managed and plan-managed participants.
What does a session cost?
Private sessions from $145. NDIS sessions from $195. Where Medicare rebates apply under a valid GP referral, your out-of-pocket cost may be lower. Visit our Fees and Rebates page or call 1800 632 763 for current pricing.
Can clients from Noble Park, Springvale, or Keysborough access services?
Yes. At-home visits cover the Greater Dandenong area including Noble Park, Springvale, Keysborough, Hallam, and Doveton. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
Which public mental-health service covers Dandenong?
Monash Health provides specialist public mental-health services for Dandenong and surrounding south-eastern Melbourne communities. Its Psychiatric Triage Service can be contacted on 1300 369 012 and is the usual entry point for specialist assessment and referral. Depending on a person’s age, address, urgency and clinical needs, the response may involve a community team, crisis assessment, an emergency department or an acute inpatient unit at Dandenong Hospital or another Monash Health site.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply specifically to Dandenong?
The 2021 Census finding that 2,173 residents reported a long-term mental-health condition applies directly to the Dandenong suburb boundary, SAL20707. The population, language, rental, family and motor-vehicle figures also apply to that suburb. The psychological-distress figure applies to the whole City of Greater Dandenong. Workforce, capacity and service-planning findings apply to the wider South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network catchment.
Can telehealth help Dandenong residents access mental-health care?
Telehealth may reduce travel and parking and help residents attend appointments around work, disability, childcare or caring responsibilities. It may also broaden access to practitioners outside Greater Dandenong. A reliable connection and suitably private location are normally required. Telehealth does not guarantee language-matched care, is not suitable for every person or clinical situation and is not an emergency or crisis service.
Therapy Near Me Dandenong, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Dandenong for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Dandenong town centre and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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