Psychological Services in Cranbourne: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Cranbourne
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Cranbourne, Victoria and the City of Casey. Services are delivered as at-home visits across Cranbourne and surrounding suburbs, and via telehealth across Australia. The service provides psychology, counselling, NDIS behaviour support including FBA and PBSP, social work described as culturally sensitive, and NDIS support coordination. Behaviour support covers dual diagnosis and complex needs.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Cranbourne and the City of Casey, 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 Cranbourne
Cranbourne is a large and growing community in Melbourne’s outer south-east. The 2021 Census recorded 21,281 residents in the official Cranbourne suburb, with a median age of 35. Children aged under 15 represented approximately one-fifth of the population. Cranbourne is also culturally and linguistically diverse: a non-English language was used in 31.8% of households, with Punjabi, Hazaraghi, Hindi, Khmer and Dari among the commonly reported languages. This makes clear service information, culturally responsive communication and interpreter guidance locally relevant.
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator comes from the 2021 Census. It recorded 2,130 Cranbourne residents, or 10.0% 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 include undiagnosed, temporary or emerging concerns and should not be described as a current diagnosis rate.
Growth, affordability and service navigation are important parts of the wider access context. The council’s Cranbourne profile area had an estimated population of 22,708 in 2025 and is forecast to continue growing. At the suburb level, 33.8% of occupied dwellings were rented in 2021, and 33.0% of applicable renter households were paying more than 30% of household income in rent. At the wider City of Casey level, 19% of residents surveyed in 2024 reported needing but not using a mental-health service. This municipal finding is not a Cranbourne suburb rate and does not establish a particular waiting time or practitioner shortage.
Telehealth may help some Cranbourne residents reduce travel and parking or attend appointments around employment, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also broaden access to practitioners located outside Casey. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and does not replace urgent assessment, inpatient treatment or specialist public care.
Local public pathways include Monash Health’s adult mental-health services at Cranbourne Community Hospital and community-based services at the Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre. Monash Health also provides psychiatric triage and acute care through Casey Hospital in Berwick. Families with younger children may contact the Children’s Health and Wellbeing Local in Cranbourne, while headspace Narre Warren supports young people aged 12-25. Therapy Near Me provides scheduled private services and does not replace a GP, psychiatrist, hospital, public mental-he
Psychology and Counselling Services in Cranbourne
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of Concerns our practitioners may support include:
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: Melbourne and 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 guid
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
Areas We Reach From Cranbourne
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Cranbourne and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Cranbourne
- Cranbourne North
- Cranbourne East
- Cranbourne West
- Clyde
- Clyde North
- Berwick
- Narre Warren
- Hallam
- Lynbrook
- Pakenham via telehealth
- Cardinia Shire 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
How does at-home psychology work in Cranbourne?
Your psychologist, counsellor, or behaviour support practitioner comes to your home at a scheduled time. You need a quiet, private space. At-home appointments may suit some children, families and NDIS participants where this format is clinically appropriate and a practitioner is available.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Do you provide NDIS behaviour support in Cranbourne?
What does a session cost?
Can you support children with ADHD or autism in Cranbourne?
Which public mental-health service covers Cranbourne?
Monash Health provides specialist public mental-health services for Cranbourne and the wider City of Casey. Its psychiatric triage service can be contacted on 1300 369 012. Adult mental-health services are available through Cranbourne Community Hospital and community teams, while acute inpatient and emergency psychiatric care may be provided through Casey Hospital in Berwick. Triage determines the most appropriate response based on urgency, age, address and clinical need.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply specifically to Cranbourne?
The 2021 Census finding that 2,130 residents reported a long-term mental-health condition applies directly to the official Cranbourne suburb, SAL20662. The population, language, family, rental and vehicle figures also apply to that geography. The psychological-distress and unmet-service findings apply to the whole City of Casey. Regional workforce and capacity findings apply to the wider South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network catchment.
Can telehealth help Cranbourne 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 Casey. A reliable connection and suitably private location are normally required. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or clinical situation and is not an emergency or crisis service.
Therapy Near Me Cranbourne, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Cranbourne, VIC for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Cranbourne, VIC CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Cranbourne, VIC
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