Psychological Services in Bankstown
Therapy Near Me supports residents of Bankstown and South Western Sydney through secure telehealth psychology and related mental-health services. At-home or in-person appointments may be available in selected areas, subject to practitioner location, suitability, travel arrangements and current availability.
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Mental Health Support in Bankstown
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Bankstown, New South Wales. 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, relationship difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Bankstown and South Western Sydney, 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 Bankstown
Bankstown is a large and culturally diverse metropolitan centre in South Western Sydney. The 2021 Census recorded 34,933 residents in the Bankstown suburb and locality, with a median age of 34. The community is highly multilingual: English was the only language used at home by 18.0% of residents, while Vietnamese, Arabic, Urdu, Mandarin and Bengali were among the most commonly reported other languages. This diversity supports the importance of clear service information, culturally responsive care, interpreting awareness and consideration of language and practitioner fit.
The Census recorded 1,532 Bankstown residents, or 4.4% of the local population, who reported a long-term mental-health condition including depression or anxiety. This is a self-reported Census measure rather than a clinical diagnosis, current annual prevalence estimate or count of everyone who may benefit from treatment. It nevertheless provides direct suburb-level evidence that mental health is relevant to local residents and families.
Bankstown has substantial hospital and community mental-health infrastructure. Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital provides acute inpatient mental-health care, while Bankstown Community Health Centre supports emergency response, ongoing adult care, assertive outreach, child and adolescent services and Aboriginal mental-health pathways. South Western Sydney regional planning also identifies service navigation, language barriers, cost, interpreting access and cultural responsiveness as practical concerns for some culturally and linguistically diverse residents. These findings apply to the wider region rather than specifically to Bankstown.
Telehealth psychology may help residents who need a broader choice of practitioners or who are seeking particular language capabilities, cultural understanding, appointment times or areas of clinical experience. It may also assist people managing work, study, caring, childcare or mobility constraints. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or presentation, and suitability depends on privacy, technology, clinical needs and level of risk.
Local pathways include Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown Community Mental Health Service and headspace Bankstown for people aged 12-25. 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. Medicare Mental Health can also help people navigate free or low-cost support on 1800 595 212 during its operating hours.
Data note: Population, language, housing and long-term health-condition figures are from the 2021 ABS Census for Bankstown Suburb and Locality, SAL10181. Bankstown-North and Bankstown-South are separate SA2 geographies. Psychological-distress and service-access findings apply to the wider South Western Sydney region and do not directly measure the Bankstown suburb.
Psychology and Counselling Services for Bankstown
Presentations for which Bankstown and South Western Sydney residents may seek support include:
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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 Bankstown
Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide. At-home or in-person appointments in Bankstown and nearby South Western Sydney communities may be available subject to practitioner location, suitability, travel arrangements and current availability.
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
Behaviour support services may be available to eligible plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants, subject to practitioner suitability, funding and current service capacity.
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
Fees vary according to practitioner type, service and funding pathway. Visit the Fees and Rebates page or contact intake for current pricing and Medicare eligibility information.
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 Bankstown
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Bankstown and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Bankstown
- Lidcombe
- Berala
- Auburn
- Birrong
- Regents Park
- Sefton
- Chester Hill
- Yagoona
- Bass Hill
- Greenacre
- Punchbowl
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 do I access psychology in Bankstown?
Can NDIS participants access your services in Bankstown?
What does a session cost?
Do I need a referral?
Do you work with children and families?
At-home appointments for children and families may be available subject to practitioner location, clinical suitability, travel arrangements and current availability.
Are the mental-health statistics on this page specific to Bankstown?
The figure of 1,532 residents reporting a long-term mental-health condition is specific to Bankstown Suburb and Locality, SAL10181. It is a self-reported Census measure rather than a clinical prevalence estimate. Findings about psychological distress, service navigation, cost, language barriers and cultural responsiveness apply to the wider South Western Sydney region and should not be described as Bankstown-suburb statistics.
What public mental-health services are available in Bankstown?
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital provides acute inpatient mental-health care through Banks House. Bankstown Community Health Centre provides community emergency response, ongoing adult care, assertive outreach, child and adolescent services and Aboriginal mental-health support. Referrals for urgent public mental-health assessment can also be made through the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.
Can Bankstown residents access psychology by telehealth?
Yes. Therapy Near Me offers telehealth services to Bankstown residents and nationally. Telehealth may broaden practitioner choice, including access to particular language capabilities, cultural understanding, appointment times or clinical experience. Suitability depends on clinical needs, privacy, technology, risk and personal preference. Any Therapy Near Me at-home or in-person service should remain described as subject to verified practitioner coverage, suitability, travel arrangements and current availability.
Therapy Near Me Bankstown, NSW
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Bankstown for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Bankstown CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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