At Therapy Near Me, we continue to grow our team of highly qualified clinicians to ensure that clients across Australia can access safe, evidence-based, and timely mental health care.

For our September intake, we are proud to introduce Elisha Balfour, a registered psychologist with more than 15 years of diverse professional experience. Elisha joins our team alongside our expanding group of behaviour support practitioners, further strengthening our nationwide coverage.

Meet Elisha Balfour – Registered Psychologist | Brisbane & Telehealth

AHPRA Registration: PSY0000969695

• Availability: In-clinic, Telehealth, and workplace settings Brisbane.
• Fees: $195 | Medicare rebate available

Elisha is a fully registered psychologist who has worked extensively in clinical, organisational, and critical-incident settings. She has held senior roles as a Senior Psychologist with Queensland Police Service and later as a leader in EAP, rehabilitation, and corporate mental health.

At Telstra, she contributed to suicide prevention strategies, sexual harassment response models, and the design of wellbeing hubs for staff.

Elisha now provides therapy for adults and couples, specialising in:

• Trauma and post-traumatic recovery
• Anxiety disorders
• Workplace mental health
• First responder and high-risk industry support

In addition to clinical practice, she offers organisational training, supervision, and consulting, supporting both individuals and workplaces to create mentally healthy environments.

Strengthening Behaviour Support Nationwide

Our behaviour support team helps children, adolescents, and adults reduce challenging behaviours, build skills, and improve quality of life. Every practitioner is NDIS-approved, holds current police checks and professional insurance, and uses positive behaviour support (PBS) plans built on functional assessments and evidence-based interventions.

Mohamed Abdelsalam – Behaviour Analyst | Sydney

BCBA | QBA | CBA Certified

• Availability: In-home, Community & Telehealth | Parramatta
• Fees: NDIS funded – $195

Experience & Expertise
Mohamed is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with extensive international experience in positive behaviour support for children with autism and complex developmental needs. He holds a Master of Arts in Professional Behaviour Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology and a BA in Phonetics & Linguistics.

Focus Areas
Mohamed designs and implements individualised behaviour plans, conducts functional behaviour assessments, and provides parent and carer training. His approach is collaborative, culturally informed, and outcome-driven.

Dr Julia Tilling – Senior Behaviour Support Consultant | Brisbane

PhD Educational Psychology | MEd Counselling | ACA Clinical Supervisor

• Availability: Telehealth, Community & In-home | Brisbane
• Fees: NDIS funded – $195

Experience & Expertise
Julia brings over 20 years of clinical and academic experience as a counsellor, university lecturer, and researcher. She has published on youth resilience and trauma, and is an ACA-registered clinical supervisor.

Focus Areas
Julia focuses in complex behaviour support, resilience programs, and trauma-informed interventions for at-risk youth and adults. She excels at coordinating multi-disciplinary care and mentoring other clinicians.

Lidija Ivicevich – Behaviour Support Practitioner | NSW South Coast

Diploma of Counselling | Certificate IV Alcohol & Other Drugs | Master NLP & Hypnotherapy

• Availability: Telehealth, Community & In-home | NSW South Coast
• Fees: NDIS funded – $195

Experience & Expertise
Lidija combines counselling, therapeutic mentoring, and trauma-informed practice to support children, families, and adults with complex needs. Her experience in community care and disability services enables her to create practical, family-centred strategies.

Focus Areas
Lidija focuses in mindset coaching, emotional regulation, and capacity building, helping clients develop lasting skills for everyday life.

Why This Matters

With every intake, Therapy Near Me strengthens its position as one of Australia’s fastest-growing mental health services. By carefully vetting practitioners for:

• AHPRA and ACA registration
• Professional qualifications and memberships
• National police checks and insurance

…we ensure that every client receives support that meets the highest standards of quality and trust in line with YMYL and E-E-A-T principles.

Book Now

Appointments with Elisha Balfour and our behaviour support practitioners are now open for September.

Visit www.TherapyNearMe.com.au to:

• Book online
• Access Medicare rebates (for eligible psychologists)
• Arrange NDIS-funded behaviour support

No waitlists. No barriers. Just trusted mental health care, near you.