Psychological Services on the Central Coast
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Mental Health Support in Central Coast
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of the Central Coast, New South Wales, including Gosford, Wyong, and surrounding communities. 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 the Central Coast, 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 on the Central Coast
The Central Coast is a large NSW region made up of many suburbs and communities rather than one suburb or postcode. The 2021 Census recorded 346,596 residents across the Central Coast local government area, with a median age of 43. Among occupied private dwellings, 27.2% were lone-person households and 6.4% had no registered motor vehicle. Among renter households, 42.0% reported rent exceeding 30% of household income. These characteristics do not indicate that an individual will experience mental ill-health, but cost, transport and household circumstances can affect how practical it is to attend recurring appointments.
The same Census recorded 37,984 Central Coast LGA residents, or 11.0%, as reporting a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety. This was self-reported Census information, not a clinical diagnosis or a measure of current symptoms. Separate Central Coast Local Health District data recorded very high psychological distress among 7.0% of adults using pooled 2019–2021 data. That older health-district figure should not be described as a current rate for every suburb on the Central Coast.
Access also varies considerably across the region. Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy, the coastal peninsula, northern growth areas and hinterland communities have different transport and service connections. A Central Coast Local Health District community survey identified long waits, limited weekend or after-hours availability, cost and travel as barriers to healthcare. The survey concerned healthcare generally and was not a representative measure of psychologist waiting times, but it supports providing clear information about fees, appointment formats and public pathways.
Telehealth may help some Central Coast residents reduce travel, parking, mobility, childcare or scheduling difficulties and may provide a wider choice of practitioner. It still requires suitable technology, reliable connectivity and a sufficiently private place to speak. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and should not replace necessary face-to-face, hospital or emergency care.
Public pathways include specialist mental-health centres at Gosford and Wyong hospitals, Safe Havens at both hospital sites and youth support through headspace Gosford, Wyong and Lake Haven. The NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 can help people connect with appropriate public mental-health support. Therapy Near Me may be one option for non-emergency psychological care, but it does not replace GPs, psychiatrists, hospitals, public mental-health teams or crisis services. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis support on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services for Central Coast
Our psychology team provides evidence-based support for a range of mental health presentations. Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide. At-home visits across Central Coast 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 Central Coast
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Central Coast 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 guid
AHPRA Number: PSY0001373322
Service Area: Newcastle and 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: NSW South Coast and 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
Areas We Cover Around Central Coast
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Central Coast and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Gosford
- Wyong
- Tuggerah
- Erina
- The Entrance
- Terrigal
- Woy Woy
- Ettalong Beach
- Umina Beach
- Ourimbah
- Lake Macquarie border 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
Can I access psychology from Gosford, Wyong, or Terrigal?
Can retirees and older adults access your services?
What does a session cost?
Do you work with NDIS participants on the Central Coast?
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use plan funding for telehealth or at-home psychology and behaviour support where the support meets the reasonable and necessary criteria. Contact our intake team to discuss your plan.
Do I need a GP referral?
Is telehealth as good as an in-person session?
Is the Central Coast a single suburb for the purposes of these statistics?
No. The Central Coast is a region containing many suburbs, postcodes and Statistical Area Level 2 areas. The figures on this page mainly apply to the Central Coast local government area. Mental-health planning findings from Central Coast Local Health District are labelled separately. Statistics for Gosford, Wyong or another individual community should not automatically be assumed to match the whole region.
Which public mental-health services cover the Central Coast?
Major public inpatient mental-health centres operate at Gosford and Wyong hospitals. Wyong Hospital also has a Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre, while Safe Havens operate at both Gosford and Wyong. Youth services include headspace locations at Gosford, Wyong and Lake Haven. People seeking guidance about public mental-health care can call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511. In an immediate emergency, call 000.
Can telehealth reduce travel barriers for Central Coast residents?
Telehealth may be useful where travelling between coastal, peninsula, northern or hinterland communities is difficult, or where parking, mobility, work, caring or childcare commitments affect appointment attendance. It can also provide access to practitioners outside the immediate locality. Telehealth still requires suitable technology and privacy and is not appropriate for every clinical situation. It is not a replacement for emergency, hospital, psychiatric or public community mental-health care.
Therapy Near Me Central Coast, NSW
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Central Coast for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Central Coast CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Central Coast, NSW
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