Therapy Near Me Team Members With Immediate Capacity
MEET THE THERAPY NEAR ME TEAM
At Therapy Near Me, our team includes psychologists, counsellors, speech pathologists and behaviour support practitioners supporting children, adolescents and adults across Australia through telehealth and, where available, in-home and community-based services.
We work with NDIS participants, Medicare clients and private clients, and we collaborate closely with support coordinators, plan managers, families, carers, GPs and other providers to help clients commence services quickly and receive practical, goal-aligned support.
Our service model is built around evidence-based care, functional and participation-focused goals, culturally responsive practice, coordinated communication with the broader support team where appropriate, and clear documentation and reporting. We currently provide NDIS Psychology, Speech Pathology, Counselling and Positive Behaviour Support, with immediate capacity and no current wait times.
WHY FAMILIES AND REFERRERS CHOOSE THERAPY NEAR ME
At Therapy Near Me, we know that trust matters. Families, participants and referrers need more than a list of names. They need confidence that the practitioner is qualified, suitable, responsive and able to work within the client’s real-world context.
That is why our team page focuses on professional credentials, service locations, delivery modes, experience with disability and mental health presentations, and practical fit-matching based on goals, location, age group and support needs.
Our team works within a professionally coordinated service framework focused on clinical quality, communication, responsiveness and continuity of care.
PSYCHOLOGISTS & COUNSELLORS
Trusted Mental Health Professionals | AHPRA & ACA Registered | NDIS & Medicare Approved
At Therapy Near Me, our psychologists and counsellors combine clinical expertise with compassion. Every team member is AHPRA or ACA registered, fully insured and police-checked to ensure the highest standards of care.
Dr Haseeba Shouket – Provisional Psychologist | Perth
AHPRA Registration: PSY0002915027
Key Details
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi
Availability: 7 days a week | In-home & Telehealth
Fees: $145 private | $195 NDIS | $95 discounted rate
Qualifications
PhD in Psychology – Edith Cowan University
MS in Clinical Psychology – Government College University Lahore
Published in Global Qualitative Nursing Research and Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Profile
Dr. Haseeba Shouket delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Her PhD research and peer-reviewed publications reflect a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. She has extensive experience working with NDIS participants and clients from CALD communities, and offers flexible evening and weekend sessions, including home visits.
Jimmy Nweke – Counsellor | Western Sydney
ACA Level 2 Member | Membership No. 22399
Key Details
Languages: English
Availability: Tue–Sun | Home Visits | Telehealth on weekends
Fees: $145 private | $175 NDIS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work – Western Sydney University
Master of Counselling (in progress) – Torrens University
10+ years in disability, aged care, trauma and community services
Profile
Jimmy is a counsellor and social worker with over a decade of frontline experience supporting NDIS participants, multicultural families, and trauma recovery. He blends empathy and cultural insight with practical strategies to help clients achieve lasting progress.
Nadia Sologuren Guevara – Registered Psychologist | Perth
AHPRA Registration: PSY0002124836
Key Details
Languages: English, Spanish
Availability: Mondays & Tuesdays | In-home & Telehealth
Fees: $195 | Medicare rebate available (up to $98 with MHCP)
Qualifications
Clinical Psychologist Specialist – Psychiatric Hospital El Peñon
Specialist in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy
7+ years of hospital, clinical and Telehealth experience
Profile
Nadia specialises in adult mental health, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides culturally competent therapy and offers Medicare rebates with a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
Elisha Balfour – Registered Psychologist | Brisbane & Telehealth
AHPRA Registration: PSY0000969695
Key Details
Availability: In-clinic, Telehealth, and workplace settings
Fees: $195 | Medicare rebate available
Profile
Elisha brings over 15 years of professional experience spanning clinical, organisational, and critical-incident settings. She has served as Senior Psychologist with Queensland Police Service, worked in EAP and rehabilitation, and led mental health programs at Telstra, including suicide prevention strategies and workplace wellbeing hubs.
Elisha provides therapy for adults and couples and specialises in trauma, anxiety disorders, workplace mental health, and first-responder support, alongside organisational training and consulting.
Dr Ross Leembruggen – Registered Psychologist | Newcastle and Telehealth
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001373322
Key Details
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Profession: Psychologist
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Location: Newcastle
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Delivery: Telehealth and local service availability
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Client Focus: Adults and NDIS participants needing structured, goal-focused therapy
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Experience: 25+ years
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Practice Background: Defence, corrections and private practice
Qualifications
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Master of Clinical Psychology (currently in final year of study)
Profile
Ross has over 25 years experience as a Psychologist, across a number of industries, in both the public and private sectors. Areas he provides psychological intervention and support for include: depression, anxiety, phobias, work-related stress, post-traumatic stress, autism, ADHD, substance abuse, addictions, sleep disorders, workplace conflict, relationship difficulties, financial difficulties, grief/loss, pain management, vocational guidance, and parenting difficulties, to name a few.
Alyson Dunn – Registered Psychologist | Gold Coast and Telehealth
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001911815
Key Details
Profession: Psychologist
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001911815
Location: Gold Coast
Delivery: Telehealth and local service availability
Clinical Style: Trauma-informed
Experience: 15+ years
Practice Background: headspace, TAFE, private practice and community services
Additional Role: Board-Approved Supervisor
Qualifications
Registered Psychologist
Board-Approved Supervisor
Profile
Alyson Dunn is a trauma-informed psychologist with more than 15 years of experience across youth, community, education and private practice settings. She has worked with NDIS participants and broader support teams and is well placed to support clients needing psychologically informed care that is compassionate, clinically grounded and focused on real-life progress. Alyson is particularly well suited to clients seeking experienced therapy support on the Gold Coast or via telehealth.
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS
NDIS-Approved Behaviour Support | Evidence-Based | Police-Checked & Fully Insured
At Therapy Near Me, our behaviour support practitioners help children, adolescents, and adults reduce challenging behaviours and build essential life skills.
All practitioners are NDIS-approved, professionally qualified, and committed to safe, ethical, evidence-based care.
Mohamed Abdelsalam – Behaviour Analyst | Sydney
BCBA | QBA | CBA Certified
Key Details
Availability: In-home, Community & Telehealth | Parramatta
Fees: NDIS funded – $195
Qualifications
MA Professional Behaviour Analysis – Florida Institute of Technology
BA Phonetics & Linguistics – Alexandria University
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), Qualified Behaviour Analyst (QBA)
Experience & Expertise
Mohamed is an internationally trained Board Certified Behaviour Analyst with deep expertise in positive behaviour support for children with autism and complex developmental needs.
Focus Areas
Individualised positive behaviour support (PBS) plans
Functional behaviour assessments
Parent and carer training
Collaborative, culturally informed and outcome-driven strategies
Dr Julia Tilling – Senior Behaviour Support Consultant | Brisbane
PhD Educational Psychology | MEd Counselling | ACA Clinical Supervisor
Key Details
Availability: Telehealth, Community & In-home | Brisbane
Fees: NDIS funded – $195
Qualifications
PhD in Educational Psychology – University of Queensland
Master of Education (Counselling/Inclusive Education)
ACA Clinical Supervisor
Experience & Expertise
Julia brings 20+ years of experience as a counsellor, lecturer, and researcher. She is an ACA-registered clinical supervisor and published author in youth resilience and trauma.
Focus Areas
Complex behaviour support for children, adolescents and adults
Resilience and skill-building programs
Trauma-informed interventions
Multi-disciplinary case coordination and practitioner mentoring
Lidija Ivicevich – Behaviour Support Practitioner | NSW South Coast
Diploma of Counselling | Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs | Master NLP & Hypnotherapy
Key Details
Availability: Telehealth, Community & In-home | NSW South Coast
Fees: NDIS funded – $195
Experience & Expertise
Lidija integrates counselling, therapeutic mentoring, and trauma-informed practice to help clients achieve sustainable behaviour change. Her background spans community care, disability services, and coaching.
Focus Areas
Mindset coaching and capacity building
Emotional regulation and positive routines
Family-centred behaviour strategies for complex needs
Victoria Nguyen – Behaviour Support Practitioner | Melbourne and Telehealth
Key Details
Profession: Behaviour Support Practitioner
Location: Melbourne
Delivery: Telehealth and local service availability
Client Groups: Children, teens and adults
Presentation Focus: Autism, ADHD and complex behaviours
Clinical Focus: Evidence-based PBS plans and stakeholder collaboration
Practice Style: Practical, collaborative and family-engaged
Qualifications
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Experience developing evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support plans
Experience collaborating with families and support teams
Profile
Victoria Nguyen supports children, adolescents and adults with autism, ADHD and complex behaviours through practical, evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support. She works collaboratively with families and broader support teams to develop and implement PBS plans that are realistic, ethical and tailored to the person’s daily environments. Victoria is a strong option for clients seeking behaviour support that is both structured and highly practical.
NDIS SERVICES WE PROVIDE
NDIS Psychology and Therapeutic Supports
We provide goal-aligned therapy focused on:
functional impact
emotional regulation
coping skills
relationships
participation
Where appropriate, we also provide coordinated communication with families, support teams and other providers.
NDIS Behaviour Support
We provide:
Functional Behaviour Assessments
Positive Behaviour Support Plans
carer coaching
implementation support
stakeholder engagement where appropriate
NDIS Speech Therapy
We provide goal-aligned speech pathology support focused on:
functional communication
social communication
participation
assessment and reporting where needed
carer coaching
coordinated communication with families and support teams
HOW TO REFER
Online referral form: https://therapynearme.com.au/ndis-psychology-referrals/
Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
Reception: 1800 632 763
Address: 32 Turbot St, Brisbane, QLD, 4000
WHAT TO INCLUDE SO WE CAN START FAST
To help us match the participant promptly, please include:
participant name, date of birth and suburb
participant or nominee contact details
funding type and plan dates if available
primary goals and presenting concerns
preferred delivery mode: telehealth, in-home or community
relevant risk notes
previous reports or assessments where available
preferred practitioner, or request a best-fit match
CARE THAT IS QUALIFIED, COORDINATED AND PRACTICAL
Therapy Near Me is designed to make it easier for participants, families and referrers to access the right support without unnecessary delay. Whether the goal is therapy, communication support, counselling or Positive Behaviour Support, our team works to provide clinically sound, person-centred care with clear communication and real-world relevance.
Need help choosing the right practitioner?
Contact our team and we will help match you based on age, goals, presentation, location, funding type and preferred delivery style.
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