Therapy Near Me – NDIS Referral Pack for Support Coordinators

Written by: Rona Castañeda

Clinically reviewed by: Qualified members of the Therapy Near Me clinical team

Last updated: 06/10/2026

This clinical information has been written by Rona Castañeda to support accuracy, clarity, and alignment with contemporary psychological practice. Content is reviewed in accordance with our Editorial Policy and is intended as general information only. It does not replace individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment.

Immediate capacity | No current wait times | NDIS Psychology, Speech Pathology, Counselling & Positive Behaviour Support

Therapy Near Me supports NDIS participants with therapeutic supports, Positive Behaviour Support and Speech Therapy, delivered via telehealth Australia-wide and mobile/in-community sessions where available. We work closely with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, families and providers to commence services quickly and provide NDIS-aligned documentation and reporting. 

How to refer

Online referral form (preferred): https://therapynearme.com.au/ndis-psychology-referrals/

Email: office@therapynearme.com.au

Reception: 1800 632 763

What we provide for NDIS participants

NDIS Psychology & Therapeutic Supports

• Goal-aligned therapy focused on functional impact, emotional regulation, coping skills, relationships, and participation
• Coordinated communication (as needed) with families, support teams and other providers 

NDIS Behaviour Support (Positive Behaviour Support)

• Functional Behaviour Assessment (FBA)
• Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBS/PBSP)
• Carer coaching, implementation support, and coordinated stakeholder engagement (where appropriate) 

NDIS Speech Therapy (Speech Pathology)

• Goal-aligned speech therapy focused on functional communication, social communication, and participation
• Assessment/reporting (as needed) plus carer coaching and coordinated communication with families, support teams and other providers

Current Practitioners with Immediate Availability

Psychologists (NDIS therapeutic supports)

Dr Ross Leembruggen – Psychologist | Newcastle & Telehealth

• Senior psychologist with 25+ years’ experience (Defence, corrections, private practice) and a Master of Clinical Psychology 
• Suitable for NDIS participants needing structured, goal-driven therapy where functional impact is a key focus 

Alyson Dunn – Psychologist | Gold Coast & Telehealth

• Trauma-informed psychologist with 15+ years’ experience across headspace, TAFE, private practice and community services; Board-Approved Supervisor 
• Experienced working with NDIS participants and coordinating with support teams as required 

Nadia Sologuren Guevara – Psychologist | Perth & Telehealth

• Bilingual English/Spanish, trained in CBT, DBT and trauma-informed approaches; supports adults (18+)
• Strong fit for NDIS participants working on emotional regulation, anxiety/trauma-related goals and participation outcomes 

Speech Pathology

Shine Yin Teoh – Speech Pathologist | Western Sydney & Telehealth

• Multilingual clinician (English, Mandarin, Malay) with broad experience across paediatric and adult caseloads
• Supports NDIS participants with functional communication, language and social communication goals, and participation outcomes
• Experience working with neurodevelopmental presentations (including autism, ADHD and cerebral palsy), plus fluency (stuttering) and voice interventions
• Can assist with swallowing/feeding screening and mealtime observations where clinically indicated, and provide clear reporting/updates to the participant’s support team.

Counselling (NDIS therapeutic supports)

Jimmy Nweke – Counsellor & Social Worker | Western Sydney & Telehealth

• ACA-registered counsellor/social worker with 10+ years’ experience in disability, aged care, trauma and community mental health; Bachelor of Social Work; completing Master of Counselling 
• Well suited for NDIS participants needing practical counselling support, structured coping strategies, and culturally responsive engagement 

Behaviour Support Practitioners (NDIS Positive Behaviour Support)

Mohamed Abdelsalam – Behaviour Analyst | Western Sydney (Parramatta) & Telehealth

• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with a Master’s in Professional Behaviour Analysis; specialises in FBA, PBS plans and parent training for autism/developmental disability presentations 

Victoria Nguyen – Behaviour Support Practitioner | Melbourne & Telehealth

• NDIS behaviour support practitioner supporting children, teens and adults with autism, ADHD and complex behaviours; develops evidence-based PBS plans and collaborates with families and support teams 

Lidija Ivicevich – Behaviour Support Practitioner | NSW South Coast & Telehealth

• Diploma of Counselling; Cert IV Alcohol & Other Drugs; additional training in NLP/hypnotherapy; blends behaviour support with practical capacity building and family-centred strategies 

What to include so we can start fast

• Participant name, DOB, suburb, participant/nominee contact
• Funding type (plan-managed / self-managed) + plan dates (if available)
• Primary goals + presenting concerns (functional impact, participation barriers)
• Preferred delivery: telehealth / in-home / community
• Risk notes (behaviours of concern, safety considerations, restrictive practice history)
• Existing reports (previous PBS plans, incident summaries, OT/speech reports, assessments)
• Preferred practitioner (optional) or “best-fit match”

Kind regards,

TNM Team