Psychological Services in Footscray: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Footscray
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Footscray, Victoria and Melbourne's inner west. Services are delivered as at-home visits and via telehealth across Australia. Presentations supported include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and other mental health concerns. The service also provides behaviour support and NDIS support coordination.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Footscray and Melbourne's inner west, 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 Footscray
Footscray is a rapidly growing inner-west Melbourne community. The Footscray Statistical Area Level 2 had an estimated 20,882 residents at June 2025, approximately 19.9% more than in June 2021. The gazetted suburb recorded 17,131 residents in the 2021 Census and had a median age of 34, with almost half of residents aged between 20 and 39. Footscray is also culturally and linguistically diverse. In 2021, 42.9% of households used a language other than English at home, with Vietnamese the most commonly reported language after English. This makes clear communication, interpreter information and culturally responsive care particularly relevant to local service navigation.
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator is the 2021 Census finding that 2,209 Footscray residents, or 12.9% of the population, reported a long-term mental-health condition including depression or anxiety. This is a self-reported long-term-condition measure rather than the total prevalence of mental illness. It does not capture every undiagnosed, temporary or emerging mental-health difficulty and should not be presented as a current diagnostic rate.
Affordability and navigation are important parts of the local access context. In 2021, 55.9% of Footscray’s occupied private dwellings were rented, and 29.2% of applicable renter households were paying more than 30% of their income in rent. At the wider City of Maribyrnong level, the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has identified lower use of Medicare-subsidised mental-health services and comparatively elevated avoidable mental-health emergency presentations. These findings apply to the municipality and do not establish a particular waiting time or practitioner shortage in Footscray.
Telehealth may help some residents attend appointments around work, study, disability, childcare or caring responsibilities. It can reduce parking and travel requirements and may make it easier to continue with a suitable practitioner. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and does not replace urgent assessment, hospital treatment or public specialist care.
Public pathways include Western Health’s Footscray Hospital, its Emergency Department mental-health service and Saltwater Clinic in Footscray. The Maribyrnong Mental Health and Wellbeing Local also provides free community-based support through cohealth and its partners. Therapy Near Me provides scheduled private services and does not replace a GP, psychiatrist, hospital, public mental-health team or crisis service. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000. Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Footscray
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Footscray and the surrounding area. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
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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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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 Footscray
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Footscray and the surrounding community:
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 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: Melbourne and 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: 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
Areas We Reach From Footscray
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Footscray and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Footscray
- West Footscray
- Maribyrnong
- Yarraville
- Seddon
- Spotswood
- Newport
- Braybrook
- Maidstone
- Sunshine
- Sunshine West
- Brooklyn
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Victoria or beyond can access psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can NDIS participants access services in Footscray?
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Do you provide behaviour support in Footscray?
What does a session cost?
Can I access your services from Yarraville, Seddon, or Sunshine?
Which public mental-health service covers Footscray?
Western Health provides public specialist mental-health services for Footscray and Melbourne’s western suburbs. Local pathways include mental-health assessment through the Footscray Hospital Emergency Department and community-based treatment through Saltwater Clinic. Western Health’s mental-health triage service can provide screening and referral advice on 1300 874 243. Adults may also be able to use the free Maribyrnong Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in West Footscray. Eligibility, opening hours and referral arrangements should be checked directly with the relevant service.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply specifically to Footscray?
The 2021 Census finding that 2,209 people reported a long-term mental-health condition applies to the Footscray suburb boundary. The rental, household-language and age findings also apply directly to the suburb. The recent population-growth figure applies to the Footscray Statistical Area Level 2, while the hospital-use and Medicare service-use findings apply to the whole City of Maribyrnong. Workforce and service-intensity findings apply to the much larger North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region.
Can telehealth help with access to mental-health care in Footscray?
Telehealth can help some residents reduce travel and parking requirements or attend appointments around work, university, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also broaden the range of practitioners available. However, it does not remove every affordability, language, privacy or technology barrier. Telehealth is not suitable for every clinical situation and is not an emergency or crisis service.
Therapy Near Me Footscray, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Footscray, VIC for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Footscray, VIC CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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