Psychological Services in Traralgon: At-Home and Telehealth
Therapy Near Me provides psychology, counselling, behaviour support, social work, and NDIS coordination in Traralgon and across the Latrobe Valley. At-home visits (subject to practitioner availability) and telehealth Australia-wide. No referral required.
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Mental Health Support in Traralgon
Traralgon is the commercial centre of the Latrobe Valley, a region that has experienced significant economic and social change in recent decades. Therapy Near Me provides psychology, counselling, NDIS behaviour support, social work, and support coordination in Traralgon and the broader Latrobe Valley. At-home visits and telehealth mean specialist support is available without the need to travel to Melbourne or wait months for an appointment. No referral is required to book. Our practitioners support children, adults, families, and NDIS participants across a wide range of presentations.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. across Traralgon and the Latrobe Valley, 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 Traralgon
Local population and everyday access considerations
Traralgon had 26,907 residents at the 2021 Census and functions as a major service centre for the Latrobe Valley. Almost one quarter of residents were aged under 20, while approximately one in five were aged 65 or older. This mixed age profile supports the need for pathways that are appropriate for children and young people, working-age adults, families, carers and older residents. The Census also recorded 31.3% of occupied private dwellings as lone-person households, 19.5% of families as one-parent families and 28.4% of assessable renter households as paying more than 30% of household income in rent. These characteristics do not indicate that an individual has a mental-health condition, but they show why affordability, caring responsibilities and flexible appointment arrangements can matter when people seek care. Australian Bureau of Statistics: 2021 Traralgon QuickStats
Mental-health need in Traralgon
In the 2021 Census, 3,018 Traralgon residents, or 11.2% of the suburb’s population, reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety. This is a self-reported Census item rather than a clinical assessment, and it does not show how many residents currently need treatment or what type of care would be appropriate. It is nevertheless a direct suburb-level indicator that a meaningful number of local residents were living with enduring mental-health concerns at the time of the Census.
Regional demand and service access
The wider regional evidence should be interpreted separately from the suburb figures. Gippsland Primary Health Network reports that Medicare-subsidised mental-health services were delivered to a lower proportion of Gippsland residents than Australia overall for most professions other than general practice in 2022–23. The regional rate of psychiatry services was 16 per 1,000 people, below the national rate of 20, and the number of residents receiving services from other psychologists had declined to 23 per 1,000. The same assessment identifies workforce, referral-option and cost barriers across Gippsland. These findings do not establish the number of psychologists in Traralgon or a suburb-specific waiting time, but they support a cautious conclusion that affordable access to ongoing non-acute care remains a regional planning issue. Gippsland PHN Health Needs Assessment 2025–2028
Public mental-health and referral pathways
Traralgon is not a locality without public mental-health infrastructure. Latrobe Regional Health’s main campus and its specialist mental-health services are based in Traralgon, and the Latrobe Valley Community Mental Health Service operates from Washington Street. People seeking specialist public mental-health assessment or advice can contact LRH Mental Health Triage. For people aged 12–25, the nearest headspace centre is in Morwell. Medicare Mental Health also provides free telephone-based service navigation for people who are unsure where to start. Access to public specialist services depends on assessment, clinical need and eligibility; these services should not be described as substitutes for routine private psychology or counselling.
How telehealth may support access
Telehealth can supplement local face-to-face services by reducing travel, broadening clinician choice and supporting continuity for people managing work, mobility, transport or caring constraints. This may be particularly relevant in a car-oriented regional setting: 72.5% of employed Traralgon residents who travelled to work used a car, while 5.9% of occupied dwellings had no registered motor vehicle. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or clinical situation and does not replace emergency assessment, inpatient care or face-to-face treatment when those forms of care are required.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Traralgon
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Traralgon 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 Traralgon
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Traralgon 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: 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 Traralgon
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Traralgon and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Traralgon
- Traralgon East
- Traralgon South
- Morwell via at-home
- Moe via telehealth
- Churchill via telehealth
- Rosedale via telehealth
- Yinnar via telehealth
- Boolarra via telehealth
- Sale via telehealth
- Broader Latrobe Valley and Gippsland 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
Does Therapy Near Me have a clinic in Traralgon?
There is no fixed Therapy Near Me clinic in Traralgon. Our practitioners provide at-home visits across Traralgon and the Latrobe Valley, subject to practitioner availability, and telehealth is available Australia-wide. No referral is required.
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.
Can NDIS participants access services in Traralgon?
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.
Do you provide NDIS behaviour support in Traralgon?
Yes. Therapy Near Me provides Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans for eligible NDIS participants in Traralgon and the Latrobe Valley, delivered at-home or via telehealth.
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