Psychologist Near Me
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Psychology Services Available Across Australia
Therapy Near Me provides psychology appointments through telehealth, in-person clinics and selected at-home service pathways. Telehealth is available throughout Australia, including for people living in regional and remote communities. In-person and at-home availability depends on your location and practitioner capacity.
Our AHPRA-registered psychologists support people with a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health concerns. Appointments are delivered professionally, respectfully and with consideration for each person’s circumstances, goals and preferences.
Available: In-person clinics in major cities. Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Format: In-person, video, or phone appointments
Funding: Medicare rebates and NDIS funding may be available for eligible clients
Suitable for: Anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationships, workplace stress, child and adolescent mental health, and more
Not suitable for: Emergencies or immediate crisis situations. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Choosing a Psychologist: What Matters
Choosing the right psychologist is an important decision. The following factors can help you find a good fit:
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Registration and Qualifications
In Australia, the title 'psychologist' is protected. Only practitioners registered with the Psychology Board of Australia through AHPRA may use it. Registered psychologists must complete an approved sequence of education and supervised training and meet ongoing professional standards. You can verify any psychologist's registration at the national psychology register.
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Therapeutic Approach
Different psychologists use different approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is widely used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches are also common. Your psychologist will discuss the approach they recommend and why it is appropriate for your situation.
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Availability and Access
Consider whether the psychologist offers in-person local mental health services, telehealth, or at-home visits. At Therapy Near Me, all three options are available. Flexible appointments, including after-hours options where available, help ensure access regardless of your location or schedule.
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 Services Available Near You
Our local psychologist teams provide evidence-based support across a range of mental health concerns. In-person clinics are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, with telehealth covering all of Australia.
How Medicare and NDIS Support Access to Local Psychology
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Medicare
Australia's Better Access initiative supports mental health care through Medicare. With a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, eligible clients may be able to claim Medicare rebates on psychology sessions. Eligibility and rebate amounts depend on individual circumstances. Speak with your GP to find out whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate for your situation.
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NDIS
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for psychology services where the support is reasonable and necessary and included under the relevant funding category. Our intake team can help clarify eligibility and booking pathways for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
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Private Sessions
Psychology sessions are available without a referral on a private-pay basis. Contact our team on 1800 632 763 for current pricing.
How to Book a Psychology Appointment
Most clients can access a first counselling session within a reasonable timeframe. Here is how to get started:
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Tell Us What You Need
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Confirm Your Appointment
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Receive Your Appointment Details
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Attend Your First Session
Our Registered Psychologist
All Therapy Near Me psychologists delivering therapy services are nationally registered, and have specific experience working with NDIS participants in community and home settings. You can verify any practitioner's registration at the national psychology register at ahpra.gov.au.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002928131
Service Area: Telehealth
Psychologist
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
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.
This practitioner is currently completing onboarding with Therapy Near Me. They are not currently providing psychology services or accepting Therapy Near Me clients. Their profile and appointment availability will be updated once the required supervised-practice arrangements have been confirmed.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004010131
Service Area: Telehealth
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Find a Psychologist Near Me?
Contact Therapy Near Me to arrange a psychology appointment. Our intake team will ask about your location, availability, preferred appointment format and the type of support you are seeking. Telehealth appointments are available Australia-wide, while in-person and at-home services are available in selected locations.
Are Telehealth Sessions as Effective as In-Person Therapy?
Yes, research shows telehealth therapy is equally effective as in-person sessions for many mental health conditions. Benefits include convenience from home, flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, and accessibility for rural areas. Our secure platform ensures privacy and professional quality care equivalent to in-clinic sessions.
Can I Use NDIS Funding for Psychology Services?
Absolutely. Psychology services fall under therapeutic support and are fully eligible for self-managed, plan-managed, or NDIA-managed plans. We charge below NDIS recommended rates. If psychology isn’t in your current plan, we can provide professional reports to help add it during your next review.
How Quickly Can I Start Therapy?
What Should I Expect During My First Session?
Your first session creates a foundation for your mental health journey. Your psychologist will create a welcoming safe space, discuss your challenges and history, collaborate to identify clear therapy goals, and explain beneficial therapy approaches and next steps. Our goal is ensuring you feel comfortable and supported.
What Locations Do You Serve?
Therapy Near Me serves major cities including Melbourne, Southbank, Sydney, Parramatta, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra. Rural and remote areas access care through our telehealth platform. NDIS participants receive at-home therapy. Expert mental health care is always within reach, no matter your location.
Other Ways to Access Support
Therapy Near Me offers several flexible psychology and counselling service options to suit different needs and circumstances. You may also want to explore:
- Online psychologist services for AHPRA-registered psychologist sessions via secure video or phone, available Australia-wide
- Telehealth psychology services for information on the telehealth service model, Medicare rebates, and remote clinical psychology
- Counselling services for accredited counsellor support across a range of personal and relational concerns
- At-home NDIS psychology if you would prefer a psychologist to visit your home or community setting
Book a Psychology Appointment
Speak with our intake team about psychology appointments available by telehealth, in person or at home. Availability varies according to location, practitioner capacity and the type of support required.
- Call 1800 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Available nationwide via telehealth, at-home, and in-clinic
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