Psychological Services in Sunshine: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Sunshine
Sunshine is one of Melbourne's busiest western hubs, with a large train interchange, a significant industrial and retail workforce, and one of the city's most culturally diverse populations. Therapy Near Me provides psychology, counselling, NDIS behaviour support, social work, and support coordination in Sunshine, delivered at-home and via telehealth. Our social work team has experience supporting families from diverse cultural backgrounds, and our NDIS services cover behaviour support, including Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, for self-managed and plan-managed participants. No referral is required to book, and telehealth is available Australia-wide for clients who prefer to connect remotely.
Available: We provide telehealth Australia-wide, with at-home visits across Sunshine and Melbourne's western suburbs 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 Sunshine
Sunshine is a major service and transport centre in Melbourne’s west. The 2021 Census recorded 9,445 residents in the suburb, with a median age of 35. Sunshine is also particularly culturally and linguistically diverse. A language other than English was used in 57.1% of households, and Vietnamese was the most commonly reported language after English. This makes clear service information, culturally responsive communication and practical guidance about interpreter access especially relevant to local mental-health navigation.
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator comes from the 2021 Census. It recorded 690 Sunshine residents, or 7.3% 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 presented as a current diagnosis rate.
Affordability, transport and service navigation are also relevant locally. In 2021, 40.4% of Sunshine’s occupied private dwellings were rented, and 31.4% of applicable renter households were paying more than 30% of household income in rent. A further 12.0% of occupied dwellings had no registered motor vehicle. At the wider City of Brimbank level, 27.3% of adults were at risk of high or very high psychological distress in 2023, while 16.9% reported seeking professional help during the previous year. These municipal findings are not Sunshine suburb rates and do not establish a local practitioner shortage or waiting time.
Telehealth may help some Sunshine residents reduce travel and parking or attend appointments around employment, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also provide access to practitioners outside Brimbank. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and does not replace urgent assessment, inpatient treatment or specialist public care.
Local pathways include the Brimbank Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for adults aged 26 and over and headspace Sunshine for young people aged 12–25. Western Health also provides mental-health triage and specialist care through the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre at Sunshine Hospital in St Albans. 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 Sunshine
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Sunshine 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 Sunshine
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 Sunshine
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Sunshine and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Sunshine
- Sunshine West
- Sunshine North
- Albion
- St Albans
- Ardeer
- Braybrook
- Cairnlea
- Deer Park
- Tottenham
- Footscray via at-home
- Maribyrnong 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
Can NDIS participants access your services in Sunshine?
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.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. You can book directly at therapynearme.com.au or by calling 1800 632 763. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or eligible referral is required only if you want to claim Medicare rebates.
Do you provide NDIS behaviour support in Sunshine?
Yes. Therapy Near Me provides Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans for eligible NDIS participants in Sunshine and surrounding western suburbs, delivered at-home or via telehealth.
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 St Albans, Albion, or Braybrook access services?
Yes. At-home visits cover Sunshine and surrounding suburbs including St Albans, Albion, Braybrook, Ardeer, and Deer Park, subject to practitioner availability. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
Which public mental-health services cover Sunshine?
Western Health provides specialist public mental-health services for Sunshine and Melbourne’s western suburbs. New referrals are generally directed through Western Health’s central mental-health triage service on 1300 874 243. The major acute facility is the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre at Sunshine Hospital in St Albans. Adults aged 26 and over may also contact the free Brimbank Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Dickson Street, Sunshine. Young people aged 12–25 may contact headspace Sunshine.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply specifically to Sunshine?
The Census finding that 690 residents reported a long-term mental-health condition applies directly to the Sunshine suburb boundary. The language, rental and motor-vehicle results also apply to the suburb. The psychological-distress, professional help-seeking and loneliness estimates apply to the whole City of Brimbank. Comparative need and workforce findings apply to Brimbank or the wider North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Can telehealth help Sunshine residents access mental-health care?
Telehealth may reduce travel and parking requirements and help residents arrange appointments around work, disability, childcare or caring responsibilities. It may also broaden the range of practitioners available beyond Brimbank. 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 Sunshine, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Sunshine for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Sunshine CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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