Psychological Services in Bairnsdale: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Bairnsdale
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Bairnsdale, Victoria and East Gippsland. Services are delivered as at-home visits 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 or community-based appointments in Bairnsdale and East Gippsland, 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 Bairnsdale
Bairnsdale is an important service centre for East Gippsland and the surrounding rural communities. The 2021 Census counted 7,905 residents within the ABS Bairnsdale suburb boundary, with a median age of 44. The same local data recorded that 37.5% of occupied private dwellings were lone-person households and 8.1% had no registered motor vehicle. These characteristics do not determine anyone’s mental health, but transport, household circumstances and the cost of travelling for appointments can affect how practical it is for some residents to obtain regular care.
At suburb level, 1,027 Bairnsdale residents, or 13.0% of the population, reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety, in the 2021 Census. This is a self-reported historical measure rather than a current clinical prevalence rate. It does not show symptom severity, whether treatment was required or whether residents could obtain an appointment.
Bairnsdale has several public mental-health pathways within the town. These include the East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for adults aged 26 and over, headspace Bairnsdale for people aged 12 to 25 and Latrobe Regional Health’s Bairnsdale Community Mental Health Service for specialist public care. Bairnsdale also has a Prevention and Recovery Care Service. More acute inpatient and higher-level specialist mental-health care is coordinated through Latrobe Regional Health in Traralgon. Gippsland PHN has identified broader regional difficulties involving workforce recruitment, specialist referrals, private gap fees and limited referral options, but those findings do not establish a Bairnsdale-specific shortage or waiting time.
For some residents, telehealth may reduce repeated travel, fuel and parking expenses and make appointments easier to arrange around employment, mobility limitations, childcare or other caring responsibilities. It may also broaden the range of private practitioners available without requiring travel to another regional centre. Telehealth still requires suitable technology, reliable connectivity, privacy and clinical appropriateness. It is not suitable for every person, assessment or clinical situation.
A GP can assess symptoms, discuss whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate and coordinate referrals. The East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local provides free support without requiring a GP referral or Medicare card, while Latrobe Regional Health Mental Health Triage can assess referrals to specialist public services. Therapy Near Me is a private scheduled service and does not replace GPs, psychiatrists, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, Latrobe Regional Health teams or crisis care. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Bairnsdale
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Bairnsdale 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 Bairnsdale
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Bairnsdale 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 Bairnsdale
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Bairnsdale and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Bairnsdale
- Paynesville
- Lakes Entrance
- Orbost
- Sale (via telehealth)
- Omeo (via telehealth)
- Bruthen
- Metung
- Maffra (via telehealth)
- Mallacoota (via telehealth)
- Broad East 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
Can NDIS participants in East Gippsland access behaviour support?
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Do you provide social work support in East Gippsland?
What does a session cost?
Can clients from Lakes Entrance, Orbost, or Mallacoota access services?
What public mental-health services are available in Bairnsdale?
Adults aged 26 and over can approach the East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local at 24 Service Street for free mental-health and wellbeing support without needing a GP referral or Medicare card. Latrobe Regional Health operates the Bairnsdale Community Mental Health Service at 2/116 Macleod Street for specialist public assessment and treatment. Young people aged 12 to 25 can contact headspace Bairnsdale at 171 Main Street. Eligibility, hours and referral arrangements should be confirmed directly with each service.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply directly to Bairnsdale?
The figure showing that 1,027 residents, or 13.0%, reported a long-term mental-health condition comes directly from the 2021 ABS Bairnsdale suburb boundary. It is a self-reported Census measure and is not a current clinical prevalence estimate. Findings about suicide, workforce or specialist access apply to the wider East Gippsland or Gippsland region and must not be described as Bairnsdale suburb statistics.
Can telehealth reduce travel barriers for Bairnsdale residents?
For clinically suitable clients, telehealth may reduce travel, fuel and parking costs and make appointments easier to manage around work, caring responsibilities or mobility limitations. It may also provide access to practitioners who are not physically based in East Gippsland. Telehealth does not replace emergency, hospital or specialist public care and still requires appropriate technology, connectivity, privacy and clinical suitability.
Therapy Near Me Bairnsdale, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Bairnsdale, VIC for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Bairnsdale, VIC CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Bairnsdale, VIC
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