STUDENT PLACEMENTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELLING, SOCIAL WORK & BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT
Therapy Near Me offers student placement opportunities across psychology, counselling, social work, behaviour support and related mental health disciplines. Our placement program is designed to provide meaningful exposure to modern mental health service delivery, including telehealth, NDIS services, community-based supports and multidisciplinary care.
We work with clients across Australia and provide services to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, families, workplaces and people living with disability. Students have the opportunity to gain insight into contemporary mental health practice while developing professional skills that support future employment and career development.
Content Coordinator | Therapy Near Me Editorial Team
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), City College of Angeles
Rona supports editorial coordination, content preparation, quality assurance, and publication workflows across Therapy Near Me. She contributes to content structure, readability, consistency, and editorial standards. Rona does not provide clinical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical review.
Senior Consultant Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Human Bioscience) (Honours), Victoria University
Chantal clinically reviews selected Therapy Near Me content for clinical accuracy, consumer readability, and alignment with contemporary psychological practice.
This clinical information has been written by Rona Castañeda to support accuracy, clarity, and alignment with contemporary psychological practice. Content is reviewed in accordance with our Editorial Policy and is intended as general information only. It does not replace individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.
WHY COMPLETE YOUR PLACEMENT WITH THERAPY NEAR ME?
Mental health services are evolving rapidly. Students entering the workforce need exposure not only to traditional service models but also to telehealth, multidisciplinary collaboration and community-based care.
At Therapy Near Me, students may gain exposure to:
- Psychology services
- Counselling services
- Behaviour support services
- Social work services
- Early intervention services
- NDIS-funded supports
- Telehealth service delivery
- Client intake and triage systems
- Service coordination and administration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Our national service model provides a unique opportunity to observe how mental health services can be delivered effectively across metropolitan, regional and remote communities.
FOR UNIVERSITIES AND PLACEMENT COORDINATORS
Therapy Near Me welcomes enquiries from universities, colleges and tertiary education providers seeking additional placement capacity for their students.
We understand the increasing demand for high-quality placement opportunities and are committed to supporting the development of Australia's future mental health workforce.
We are interested in establishing long-term partnerships with universities offering programs in:
- Psychology
- Counselling
- Social Work
- Behaviour Support
- Allied Health
- Human Services
- Community Services
Our placement program can be adapted to meet university requirements and learning objectives where appropriate.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP ENQUIRY
To discuss a university partnership, please contact:
Dr Benedict de St Amatus
Student Placement Coordinator
Therapy Near Me
1800 632 763
admin@therapynearme.com.au
PLACEMENT STREAMS
Psychology Placements
Psychology students may gain exposure to assessment processes, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, professional documentation and client engagement strategies within a mental health setting.
Counselling Placements
Counselling students may gain exposure to therapeutic communication, client-centred practice, telehealth service delivery, professional ethics and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Social Work Placements
Social work students may gain exposure to community-based support systems, NDIS services, advocacy, psychosocial support and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Behaviour Support Placements
Behaviour support students may gain exposure to positive behaviour support principles, disability services, NDIS-funded supports and multidisciplinary approaches to improving quality of life.
Early Intervention Placements
Students may gain insight into developmental support services, family-centred care and early intervention approaches for children and young people.
WHAT STUDENTS MAY EXPERIENCE DURING THEIR PLACEMENT
Depending on the placement structure and university requirements, students may have opportunities to:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students may gain exposure to:
THE BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH EXPERIENCE
Telehealth is becoming an increasingly important part of mental health service delivery across Australia.
Therapy Near Me's national telehealth model provides students with exposure to modern service delivery approaches while supporting clients regardless of their geographic location.
Students may gain insight into:
- Online service delivery
- Remote client engagement
- Digital health technologies
- National service operations
- Rural and regional mental health access
BUILDING THE FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE
Australia continues to experience significant demand for mental health professionals. Therapy Near Me is committed to helping develop the next generation of psychologists, counsellors, social workers and behaviour support practitioners.
By providing practical placement opportunities, we aim to help students bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice.
PLACEMENT APPLICATIONS
Students interested in completing a placement with Therapy Near Me are encouraged to submit an enquiry through our placement application form.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
Therapy Near Me welcomes discussions with universities seeking placement opportunities for their students.
We are actively expanding our placement program and look forward to building partnerships that support student learning, workforce development and improved access to mental health services across Australia.
ENQUIRE ABOUT A STUDENT PLACEMENT TODAY
