Psychological Services in Ringwood: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Ringwood
Ringwood is Melbourne's eastern hub, with excellent rail connections across the Belgrave and Lilydale lines and a diverse community spanning established families, newer residents from eastern corridor growth suburbs, and a significant multicultural population. Therapy Near Me provides at-home psychology, NDIS counselling, behaviour support, social work, and support coordination in Ringwood and surrounding eastern suburbs, with both telehealth and at-home options available. No referral is required. Telehealth is available Australia-wide for clients who prefer to connect remotely.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. across Ringwood and eastern Melbourne suburbs, subject to practitioner’s 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 Ringwood
Local population and household context
Ringwood had 19,144 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 38. Its local household profile includes substantial numbers of renters and people living alone: 39.3% of occupied dwellings were rented and 30.4% were lone-person households. Ringwood is also culturally and linguistically diverse, with Mandarin, Cantonese, Persian, Burmese-related languages and Zomi among the leading home languages other than English. These characteristics do not mean that an individual is isolated, financially distressed or requires an interpreter, but they make privacy, cost and culturally responsive service navigation relevant considerations.
What the available mental-health data shows
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator is the Census finding that 1,902 Ringwood residents, or 9.9% of the population, reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety. This is a self-reported long-term-condition measure rather than a clinical estimate of all mental illness. It does not show how many residents are currently distressed, require treatment or have experienced difficulty obtaining suitable care.
Local and regional access context
Wider evidence applies to the City of Maroondah and the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network region. Maroondah has retained mental health and wellbeing as a municipal planning priority, while the PHN has identified regional barriers involving cost, waiting times and difficulty navigating services. These findings provide useful context but must not be presented as Ringwood-specific psychologist numbers, fees, waiting periods or service shortages.
How telehealth may help some Ringwood residents
For some residents, telehealth may reduce travel, parking and scheduling requirements and broaden the choice of available practitioners. It may also assist someone seeking a clinician with particular language capabilities or specialist experience. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and depends on suitable privacy, technology and individual assessment.
Public mental-health pathways and urgent support
Eastern Health operates the Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Continuing Care Team from Ringwood Street in Ringwood. New specialist public referrals and urgent mental-health advice can begin through Eastern Health Mental Health Triage on 1300 721 927, available 24 hours a day. Maroondah Hospital provides nearby acute mental-health care, while young people aged 12–25 may contact headspace Knox. Therapy Near Me 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 Ringwood
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Ringwood 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 Ringwood
Our practitioners support people with a range of mental-health, developmental and disability-related needs.
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 Ringwood
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Ringwood and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Ringwood
- Ringwood East
- Ringwood North
- Heathmont
- Croydon
- Mitcham
- Vermont
- Nunawading
- Bayswater
- Knox
- Wantirna
- Mooroolbark
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Victoria or beyond can access psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Therapy Near Me provide in Ringwood?
Therapy Near Me provides psychology, NDIS counselling, behaviour support (FBA and PBSP), social work, and NDIS support coordination in Ringwood and surrounding eastern suburbs, via at-home visits and telehealth.
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 support NDIS participants in Ringwood?
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 Croydon, Heathmont, or Bayswater access services?
Yes. At-home visits and telehealth cover Ringwood and surrounding suburbs including Ringwood East, Croydon, Heathmont, Mitcham, Vermont, and Bayswater.
Which public mental-health service covers Ringwood?
Eastern Health provides specialist public mental-health services for Ringwood and the wider outer-eastern catchment. The Maroondah and Yarra Ranges Continuing Care Team operates from Level 5, 19 Ringwood Street, Ringwood. New referrals can be discussed with Eastern Health Mental Health Triage on 1300 721 927, available 24 hours a day. Access to a particular team depends on age, catchment, assessment and clinical need. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000.
Where can a young person from Ringwood seek youth-specific support?
headspace Knox supports young people aged 12–25 from its centre at 2 Capital City Boulevard, Westfield Knox Ozone, Wantirna South. Its published telephone number is 03 9801 6088. The centre provides mental-health, alcohol and other drug, physical-health, and work-and-study support and offers some telephone or telehealth appointments. headspace is not an emergency service.
Do Maroondah and Eastern Melbourne PHN findings apply directly to Ringwood?
No. The population, household, language and 9.9% long-term mental-health-condition figures come directly from the ABS Ringwood suburb dataset. Maroondah planning priorities apply across the whole municipality, while cost, waiting-time and navigation findings apply across the broader Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network region. Wider findings cannot establish Ringwood-specific psychologist numbers, fees, waiting periods or service shortages.
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