Psychological Services in Glen Waverley: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Glen Waverley
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Glen Waverley, Victoria and Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. Services are delivered as at-home visits and via telehealth across Australia. The service provides psychology, counselling, NDIS behaviour support including FBA and PBSP, social work described as culturally sensitive, and NDIS support coordination. Behaviour support covers dual diagnosis and complex needs.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home visits across Glen Waverley and south-eastern Melbourne suburbs, 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 Glen Waverley
Local population and language context
Glen Waverley had 42,642 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 40. Cultural and linguistic diversity is a defining local characteristic: 63.0% of households used a language other than English, with Mandarin, Cantonese, Sinhalese, Tamil and Hindi among the leading home languages. Speaking another language at home does not mean that a person necessarily requires an interpreter, but clear service information, qualified language support and culturally responsive care may be important for some residents.
What the available mental-health data shows
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator is the Census finding that 2,066 Glen Waverley residents, or 4.8% 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 a clinical estimate of all mental illness. It does not show how many residents are currently distressed, need treatment or have experienced difficulty obtaining care.
Practical access considerations
Practical circumstances can also influence appointment access. In 2021, 11.4% of residents aged 15 and over provided unpaid assistance to someone because of disability, illness or age. Among rented households, 31.0% recorded rent above 30% of household income, while 5.6% of occupied dwellings had no registered vehicle. These figures do not establish carer distress, financial hardship or transport disadvantage for any individual, but they make scheduling, cost and travel relevant considerations.
Local and regional service context
Wider evidence applies to the City of Monash and the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network region. The PHN has identified regional challenges involving healthcare navigation, particularly among respondents with mental-health conditions and multicultural backgrounds, and has prioritised increased community-based mental-health capacity. These findings must not be presented as Glen Waverley-specific practitioner shortages, fees or waiting times.
How telehealth may help some Glen Waverley residents
For some residents, telehealth may reduce travel, parking and caring-related scheduling requirements and broaden the choice of practitioners. It may also assist someone seeking a clinician with appropriate language capabilities or cultural experience. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or clinical situation and depends on privacy, technology and individual assessment.
Public mental-health pathways and urgent support
Monash Health Psychiatric Triage can be contacted on 1300 369 012. Community mental-health programs operate from Atherton Road in Oakleigh, while acute and inpatient care is available through Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. Young people aged 12–25 may contact headspace Syndal in Mount Waverley. Therapy Near Me 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 Glen Waverley
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Glen Waverley and surrounding areas. 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 Glen Waverley
Our practitioners support people with a range of mental-health, developmental and disability-related needs.
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 Glen Waverley
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Glen Waverley and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Glen Waverley
- Wheelers Hill
- Mount Waverley
- Vermont South
- Wantirna South
- Knoxfield
- Brandon Park
- Springvale South
- Noble Park
- Clayton
- Mulgrave
- Rowville
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 Glen Waverley?
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Do you provide behaviour support in Glen Waverley?
What does a session cost?
Private sessions from $145. NDIS sessions from $195. Where Medicare rebates apply under a valid GP referral, your out-of-pocket cost may be lower. Visit our Fees and Rebates page or call 1800 632 763 for current pricing.
Can clients from Wheelers Hill, Mount Waverley, or Rowville access your services?
Which public mental-health service covers Glen Waverley?
Monash Health provides the relevant specialist public mental-health pathway. Psychiatric Triage can be contacted on 1300 369 012 for assessment and referral. Community programs operate from the Atherton Road Centre in Oakleigh, while emergency and acute inpatient services are available through Monash Medical Centre in Clayton. Eligibility depends on a person’s address, age, assessment and clinical needs, so exact catchment coverage should be confirmed through triage. Anyone in immediate danger should call 000.
Where can a young person from Glen Waverley obtain youth-specific support?
headspace Syndal, at 265–267 Blackburn Road in Mount Waverley, supports people aged 12–25. It offers mental-health support, a youth-friendly GP, alcohol and other drug counselling, and work-and-study assistance. Appointments are described as free or low cost, and the published telephone number is 03 8552 0800. The centre is within walking distance of Syndal railway station. headspace and eheadspace are not emergency services.
Do the City of Monash and Eastern Melbourne PHN findings apply directly to Glen Waverley?
No. The population, language, household and 4.8% long-term mental-health-condition figures come directly from the ABS Glen Waverley suburb dataset. City of Monash priorities apply across the whole municipality, while navigation and community-workforce findings apply across the broader Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network region. Wider findings cannot establish Glen Waverley-specific prevalence, psychologist numbers, fees or waiting times.
Therapy Near Me Glen Waverley, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Glen Waverley for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Glen Waverley and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
- Call 1800 632 763 NEAR ME (free)
- Email: office@therapynearme.com.au
- Glen Waverley, VIC
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