Therapy Near Me Mental Health Articles

Our practice is a Registered NDIS Provider. We specialise in providing comprehensive NDIS psychology services, ensuring immediate availability so that you can access the support you need without delay. Our conveniently located CBD clinics offer easy access for clients living or working in the city, making it straightforward to incorporate therapy into your daily routine. We are committed to affordability, offering the most competitive rates, ensuring that high-quality psychological services are accessible to all NDIS participants.

1. Our experienced psychologists have guaranteed immediate appointments available.
2. We are a Registered NDIS Provider and take on all NDIS participants for Telehealth Services, including NDIA managed.
3. Our NDIS session rate is 25% cheaper than the recommended NDIS billing rate for psychology, leaving more funding for participants.
4. We treat all age groups and presentations.
5. Our Telehealth service is available to everyone, anywhere in Australia, no matter how remote or time of day.
6. We provide a home visit service for all metropolitan areas in capital cities around Australia, for NDIS participants.

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If you or your NDIS participant need immediate mental healthcare assistance, feel free to get in contact with us on 1800 NEAR ME – NDIS@therapynearme.com.au.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia represents a significant reform in providing support for people with disabilities, including mental health conditions. Psychologists play a crucial role in this scheme, offering specialised support to participants. This article delves into the role and impact of NDIS psychologists, guided by relevant research and policies.

NDIS psychologists provide therapeutic support to individuals with a disability, focusing on improving their mental health and well-being. Their role involves assessment, therapy, behaviour support, and developing strategies to enhance participants’ daily living and social skills. The NDIS recognises mental health as a key component of disability support, categorised under ‘psychosocial disability’ (National Disability Insurance Agency, 2020).

1. Therapeutic Support: NDIS psychologists provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to individual needs (Hulme et al., 2016).
2. Behaviour Support Plans: For participants with significant behavioural challenges, psychologists develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans to manage and reduce challenging behaviours (Grey and Hastings, 2005).
3. Capacity Building: Psychologists assist in enhancing participants’ abilities in areas such as communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation (Bigby et al., 2019).
4. Assessment and Goal Setting: Psychologists play a key role in assessing participants’ needs and helping set achievable goals aligned with the NDIS plan (National Disability Insurance Agency, 2020).

1. Improved Mental Health Outcomes: Access to psychological services under the NDIS has shown positive outcomes in the mental health and well-being of participants (Hulme et al., 2016).
2. Enhanced Quality of Life: Psychological interventions contribute to an enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities, including improved social participation and independence (Cummins and Lau, 2003).
3. Support for Families and Carers: NDIS psychologists also provide support to families and carers, aiding them in understanding and supporting the participant’s needs (Gray et al., 2014).

While the NDIS provides crucial support, challenges such as accessibility, funding, and ensuring an adequate workforce of skilled psychologists need to be addressed. Ongoing research and policy development are essential to maximise the effectiveness of psychological support within the NDIS framework.

NDIS psychologists play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities, including those with psychosocial disabilities. Their contribution is integral to improving mental health outcomes, enhancing quality of life, and providing comprehensive support to participants and their families.

• National Disability Insurance Agency. (2020). Psychosocial disability recovery-oriented framework.
• Hulme, C., et al. (2016). Integrated psychotherapy for persons with coexisting mental illness and alcohol and other drug use: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 72(12), 1273-1292.
• Grey, I. M., & Hastings, R. P. (2005). Evidence-based practices in intellectual disability and behaviour disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 18(5), 469-475.
• Bigby, C., et al. (2019). Known well by no-one: Trends in the informal social networks of middle-aged and older people with intellectual disability five years after moving to the community. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(2), 403-414.
• Cummins, R. A., & Lau, A. L. D. (2003). Community integration or community exposure? A review and discussion in relation to people with an intellectual disability. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 16(2), 145-157.
• Gray, K. M., et al. (2014). Developing a contemporary practice framework for supporting people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 39(3), 212-220.

How to get in touch

If you or your patient/NDIS clients need immediate mental healthcare assistance, feel free to get in contact with us on 1800 NEAR ME – admin@therapynearme.com.au.