Psychological Services in Port Macquarie
Therapy Near Me connects residents of Port Macquarie and the wider Hastings region with AHPRA-registered psychologists and counsellors for evidence-based mental-health support. Secure telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide. At-home or in-person appointments in selected areas may be available subject to practitioner coverage and current availability.
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Mental Health Support in Port Macquarie
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Port Macquarie, New South Wales and the surrounding Hastings region. Services are delivered via telehealth and at-home visits. There is no fixed clinic at this location. Presentations supported include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and other mental health concerns.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Port Macquarie and Hastings region, subject to availability.
Format: Video, phone, or in-person appointments
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 Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is an Inner Regional coastal city and an important health-service centre for the wider Hastings and Mid North Coast region. The 2021 Census recorded 47,693 residents in the Port Macquarie suburb and locality, with a median age of 48. It also recorded 2,462 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. These characteristics support the need for mental-health services and information that are accessible to older adults, carers, families and the local Aboriginal community.
The Census recorded 5,598 Port Macquarie residents, or 11.7% of the local population, who reported a long-term mental-health condition including depression or anxiety. This figure is based on Census self-reporting. It is not a clinical diagnosis, a current prevalence estimate or a measure of how many residents are seeking treatment, but it provides direct local evidence that mental health is relevant to many households across the area.
Healthy North Coast’s Health Needs Assessment 2025–2028 also identified practical access concerns within the wider Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area. In its 2024 community survey, one in ten respondents reported needing a mental-health service but being unable to access one. Seven in ten reported difficulty accessing a psychologist, counsellor or social worker, with cost, difficulty organising services and lack of services among the barriers identified. These are survey findings and should not be interpreted as applying to every Port Macquarie resident.
For some people, telehealth psychology can reduce travel, parking, mobility, childcare and work-scheduling barriers. This may be particularly relevant to carers and residents of surrounding Hastings communities who would otherwise need to travel into Port Macquarie. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or presentation, and suitability depends on individual needs, privacy, risk, technology and clinical circumstances.
Local public pathways include Port Macquarie Base Hospital and its Mental Health Unit, Port Macquarie Community Health, headspace Port Macquarie for people aged 12–25, and the Port Macquarie Safe Haven for people experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. Therapy Near Me does not replace a GP, psychiatrist, hospital, public mental-health team or crisis service. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. The NSW Mental Health Line is available 24 hours a day on 1800 011 511, and Lifeline provides crisis support on 13 11 14.
Data note: Population and long-term health-condition figures are from the 2021 ABS Census for Port Macquarie Suburb and Locality, SAL13258. Service-access findings are from Healthy North Coast’s Health Needs Assessment 2025–2028 and its 2024 community consultation. Wider LGA, SA3 and regional figures do not measure the Port Macquarie suburb directly.
Psychology and Counselling Services for Port Macquarie
Our psychology team provides evidence-based support for a range of mental health presentations. Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide. At-home visits across Port Macquarie and surrounding areas are available subject to practitioner availability.
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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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WorkCover Psychology
Psychological support for WorkCover clients managing work-related psychological injury. Confirm approval process with our intake team.
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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 Port Macquarie
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Port Macquarie and surrounding communities:
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 NSW (icare) 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: 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 guidance, and parenting difficulties.
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
Psychologist
Eamon Cassidy is a Registered Psychologist based in Melbourne with experience providing psychological therapy and assessment across adult, child, clinical, school and Telehealth settings. He recently completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and is continuing to develop his practice while working toward the Clinical Psychology Registrar pathway.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002815041
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Melissa Chrys is a Provisional Psychologist with experience across community mental health, forensic, education and community-support settings. She currently delivers structured low-intensity CBT interventions to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties and insomnia. Her approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and client-centred, with a strong focus on assessment, formulation, risk management and reflective practice under supervision.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002928131
Service Area: Telehealth
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Bharanika Amaresan is a psychology practitioner with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across NDIS and private settings. Her background includes work with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, anxiety, depression and mood-related difficulties, together with CBT, ACT-informed, DBT skills-based, psychoeducational and mindfulness approaches.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002728765
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Dante Martino is a Provisional Psychologist with a background spanning professional psychology, neuroscience, research, psychometrics, crisis support and university teaching. His provisional clinical experience includes face-to-face and telehealth work with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, coercive control and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He brings a warm, empathetic and research-informed style to supervised psychological practice.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002929312
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Josefina Ewertz Falcone is a Provisional Psychologist with a psychology degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a strong background in People & Culture, organisational development and competency-based assessment. She brings advanced interviewing, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills, together with native Spanish and advanced English, to supervised psychological practice through Therapy Near Me.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004086713
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Jean Jeong is a Melbourne-based Provisional Psychologist with experience providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention across employment, EAP, school, clinic and Telehealth settings. Her work has included support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, adjustment concerns, substance-use concerns and complex psychosocial presentations.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004085818
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Lauren Durbridge is a Provisional Psychologist with postgraduate training in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, risk assessment, case formulation and treatment planning. Her practice interests include trauma-informed care, neuroaffirming psychological support, child and adult mental health, recovery-oriented work and mindfulness. She values a warm, collaborative and person-centred approach and works within structured supervision and ongoing professional development.
AHPRA registration: PSY0002937299
Service Area: South Coast NSW and Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Stephanie Favorito is a provisional psychologist based in Western Melbourne. Her postgraduate training and placement experience include individualised psychology sessions in a school setting, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adapting treatment plans to the needs of the client.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004022354
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Divya Sabu is a Melbourne-based provisional psychologist with experience supporting children and adolescents in education settings. Her supervised psychology experience includes collaborative case formulation, play-based work, CBT, ACT and DNA-V, together with behavioural observations, intake assessments, mental status examinations, risk assessments and psychological report writing.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004010131
Service Area: Telehealth
Areas We Cover Around Port Macquarie
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Port Macquarie and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Port Macquarie
- Wauchope
- Taree
- Kempsey
- Laurieton
- Lake Cathie
- Bonny Hills
- Telegraph Point
- Kendall
- Broader Hastings and Manning regions via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide. Clients anywhere in NSW and beyond can access Therapy Near Me psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I access an appointment?
Can clients from Taree or Kempsey access your services?
How do I book?
What does a session cost?
Private sessions from $145. NDIS sessions from $195. Medicare rebates may apply with a valid referral. Visit our Fees and Rebates page.
Do you support NDIS participants in the Hastings region?
Is there support for children and young people?
Do you work with older adults and retirees?
Are the mental-health statistics on this page specific to Port Macquarie?
The population and long-term health-condition figures are specific to the ABS-defined Port Macquarie suburb and locality, SAL13258. The Healthy North Coast access findings apply to respondents from the broader Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area. Wider SA3 and regional statistics should not be presented as suburb-level figures.
What public mental-health support is available in Port Macquarie?
Port Macquarie Base Hospital has a 24-hour emergency department and mental-health services, including a Mental Health Unit. Port Macquarie Community Health provides community services, headspace supports people aged 12–25, and the Port Macquarie Safe Haven offers free, referral-free support for people experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. Eligibility, opening hours and referral arrangements should be confirmed directly with each service.
Can Port Macquarie residents see a psychologist by telehealth?
Yes. Therapy Near Me provides secure telehealth appointments Australia-wide. At-home or in-person appointments in the Port Macquarie and Hastings area may be available subject to practitioner coverage and current availability. Telehealth suitability depends on the person’s needs, risk, privacy, technology and clinical circumstances.
Therapy Near Me Port Macquarie, NSW
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Port Macquarie for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Port Macquarie CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Port Macquarie, NSW
Enquire about current appointment availability in Port Macquarie.
Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide. At-home or in-person appointments may be available in selected areas, subject to practitioner coverage and current availability.
