Psychological Services in Mildura: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Mildura
Mildura is a major service hub for the Sunraysia region, drawing residents from a vast surrounding area that stretches into regional NSW and South Australia. Accessing psychology in Mildura and Sunraysia has historically required long waits or long drives. Therapy Near Me provides at-home psychology, counselling, behaviour support, social work, and NDIS support coordination across Mildura and surrounding areas, with telehealth removing the distance barrier for clients in smaller communities across the region.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home or community-based appointments Mildura and Sunraysia region, 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 Mildura
Mildura is the main regional service centre for Sunraysia and the Northern Mallee. The 2021 Census counted 34,565 residents within the ABS Mildura suburb boundary, with a median age of 39. The same local data recorded that 31.0% of occupied private dwellings were lone-person households and 7.4% had no registered motor vehicle. These characteristics do not determine anyone’s mental health, but transport, household circumstances and the cost of attending regular appointments can affect how practical care is for some residents.
At suburb level, 3,695 Mildura residents, or 10.7% of the population, reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety, in the 2021 Census. This is a self-reported historical measure rather than a current clinical prevalence rate. It does not indicate symptom severity, whether treatment was required or whether an appropriate appointment was available.
Mildura has substantial public mental-health infrastructure within the city. Mildura Base Public Hospital provides 24-hour specialist triage, acute inpatient care and community mental-health services across different age groups. Mildura also has a Prevention and Recovery Care service, a Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for adults aged 26 and over, and headspace Mildura for people aged 12–25. These services support a Northern Mallee catchment extending over more than 25,000 square kilometres. Murray PHN has identified outreach, workforce sustainability and flexible service delivery as important regional planning issues, but this does not establish a Mildura-specific psychologist shortage or waiting time.
For some residents, telehealth may broaden the choice of private practitioners and reduce travel, fuel, parking and disruption to work, mobility, school hours, childcare or other caring responsibilities. It may be particularly useful for people travelling from smaller communities around Mildura. Telehealth still requires suitable technology, reliable connectivity, privacy and clinical appropriateness. It is not suitable for every person, assessment or clinical situation.
A GP can assess symptoms, discuss whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate and coordinate referrals. Mildura Base Public Hospital’s Specialist Triage, Assessment and Referral Team provides 24-hour public mental-health triage. Therapy Near Me is a private scheduled service and does not replace GPs, psychiatrists, Mildura Base Public Hospital, public community mental-health teams or crisis care. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. Lifeline is available on 13 11 14.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Mildura
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Mildura 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 Mildura
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Mildura 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 Mildura
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Mildura and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Mildura
- Red Cliffs
- Merbein
- Irymple
- Nichols Point
- Buronga (NSW) via telehealth
- Wentworth (NSW) via telehealth
- Robinvale via telehealth
- Ouyen via telehealth
- Swan Hill via telehealth
- Broader Sunraysia and Murray region via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Victoria or beyond can access psychology services without needing to travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is telehealth available for clients in remote Sunraysia communities?
Yes. Telehealth is available Australia-wide. Clients from Robinvale, Ouyen, Wentworth, Buronga, and communities across the Sunraysia can access psychology sessions without travel. All you need is a stable internet connection and a private space.
Do I need a GP referral to book?
No. You can book directly at therapynearme.com.au or by calling 1800 632 763. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or eligible referral is required only if you want to claim Medicare rebates.
Can NDIS participants in Mildura access your services?
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for psychology, behaviour support, or social work where the support is reasonable and necessary and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me supports self-managed and plan-managed participants.
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 South Australia or NSW near Mildura access your services?
What public mental-health services are available in Mildura?
Mildura Base Public Hospital provides 24-hour mental-health triage, acute inpatient care, community mental-health teams and prevention-and-recovery care. Adults aged 26 and over can also approach the Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local for free support without needing a GP referral or Medicare card. Young people aged 12–25 can contact headspace Mildura. Eligibility, opening hours and referral arrangements should be confirmed directly with each service.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply directly to Mildura?
The figure showing that 3,695 residents, or 10.7%, reported a long-term mental-health condition comes directly from the 2021 ABS Mildura suburb boundary. It is a self-reported Census measure rather than a current diagnosis or clinical prevalence estimate. Housing-instability findings apply to the whole Mildura Rural City Council area, while workforce, outreach and digital-access findings apply across the Murray PHN region.
Can telehealth reduce access barriers for Mildura residents?
For clinically suitable clients, telehealth may provide access to private practitioners who are not physically based in Mildura and reduce repeated travel, parking and disruption to work or caring responsibilities. It may be especially useful for residents of smaller Northern Mallee communities who otherwise travel into Mildura. Telehealth does not replace emergency, hospital or specialist public care and still requires suitable technology, connectivity, privacy and clinical appropriateness.
Therapy Near Me Mildura, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Mildura for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Mildura CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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