Psychological Services in Shepparton: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Shepparton
At-home services and telehealth may reduce travel and transport barriers and distance for clients across the Greater Shepparton LGA and surrounding Goulburn Valley communities, providing an additional scheduled-care option for eligible clients in the region. No referral is required to book. Therapy Near Me's social work services in Shepparton aim to provide support that is culturally responsive to the community's diverse population.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. across Shepparton and Greater Shepparton, subject to practitioner’s 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 Shepparton
Shepparton is a major regional centre serving the wider Goulburn Valley. The 2021 Census recorded 32,067 residents in the suburb, with a median age of 38. Shepparton also has a distinctive cultural profile: 4.4% of residents identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, while a language other than English was used in 22.0% of households. Arabic, Hazaraghi and Punjabi were among the most commonly reported languages after English. These characteristics make culturally safe care, clear interpreter information and accessible service navigation locally relevant.
The strongest direct suburb-level mental-health indicator comes from the 2021 Census. It recorded 3,458 Shepparton residents, or 10.8% of the population, reporting 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 may not capture undiagnosed, temporary or emerging difficulties and should not be presented as a current diagnostic rate.
Affordability and transport may affect how some residents arrange care. In 2021, 37.4% of occupied private dwellings in Shepparton were rented, and 29.2% of applicable renter households were paying more than 30% of household income in rent. A further 6.7% of occupied dwellings had no registered motor vehicle. At the wider Murray Primary Health Network level, current planning evidence identifies workforce capacity, cultural safety, digital literacy, outreach and telehealth as regional priorities. Those PHN findings do not establish a Shepparton-specific practitioner shortage or waiting time.
Telehealth may help some residents reduce travel and parking or attend appointments around employment, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also broaden access to practitioners based outside the Goulburn Valley. Telehealth is not appropriate for every person or clinical situation and does not replace urgent assessment, specialist public treatment or hospital care.
Public pathways include Goulburn Valley Health’s Mental Health Triage and its adult, child and youth mental-health services. Adults aged 26 and over may also contact the Shepparton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, while headspace Shepparton supports young people aged 12–25. 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.
Editorial note: Keep the expressions “Shepparton suburb”, “Murray Primary Health Network level” and “Goulburn Valley Health” as written. They prevent broader regional findings from being misrepresented as suburb-level statistics.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Shepparton
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Shepparton 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 Shepparton
Our practitioners may support people experiencing a broad range of presentations within Shepparton 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 Shepparton
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Shepparton and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Shepparton
- Mooroopna
- Kialla
- Kialla West
- Congupna
- Tatura
- Numurkah
- Cobram via telehealth
- Echuca via telehealth
- Benalla via telehealth
- Kyabram via telehealth
- Broader Goulburn Valley 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
Can NDIS participants access your services?
Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their plan funding for psychology, behaviour support, social work, or support coordination where the support is reasonable and necessary and included under the relevant funding category. Therapy Near Me supports self-managed and plan-managed participants.
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 clients from Numurkah, Cobram, or Echuca access your services?
Yes. Telehealth is available Australia-wide. Clients from Numurkah, Cobram, Tatura, Kyabram, Echuca, and surrounding Goulburn Valley communities can access psychology sessions without travel. At-home visits are available across the Greater Shepparton area, subject to practitioner availability.
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.
What types of presentations do your practitioners support?
Our practitioners support anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties, burnout, grief, and more. Contact our intake team to discuss whether our services are appropriate for your situation.
Which public mental-health service covers Shepparton?
Goulburn Valley Health provides public specialist mental-health services in Shepparton and across its wider regional catchment. Access is coordinated through Mental Health Triage on 1300 369 005, which can assess the situation and direct a person to the appropriate service. Adult community and inpatient services and infant, child and youth services are available through Goulburn Valley Health. Eligibility and urgency are determined through triage, so service details should be checked before attending.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply specifically to Shepparton?
The 2021 Census figure showing that 3,458 residents reported a long-term mental-health condition applies directly to the Shepparton suburb boundary. The language, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, rental and vehicle findings also apply to the suburb. Findings concerning workforce capacity, outreach, digital access and telehealth apply to the much larger Murray Primary Health Network catchment and should not be interpreted as Shepparton-specific practitioner or waiting-time statistics.
Can telehealth help people access mental-health care in Shepparton?
Telehealth may help some residents reduce travel and parking or attend appointments around work, disability, childcare and caring responsibilities. It may also provide access to a broader range of practitioners beyond the Goulburn Valley. A reliable connection and suitably private location are normally required. Telehealth is not suitable for every person or clinical situation and is not an emergency service.
Therapy Near Me Shepparton, VIC
AHPRA-registered psychologists in Shepparton for personalized mental health care. We offer evidence-based therapy sessions across the Shepparton CBD and surrounding suburbs, providing a supportive environment through secure telehealth.
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