Psychological Services in Warrnambool: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Warrnambool
Therapy Near Me provides psychology and counselling services to residents of Warrnambool, Victoria and the surrounding South West Victoria region. Services are delivered as at-home visits across Warrnambool, Dennington, Allansford, and surrounding areas, and via telehealth across Australia. Presentations supported include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, autism, and other mental health concerns.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. At-home or community-based appointments in Warrnambool, Dennington, Allansford, and surrounding areas, 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 Warrnambool
Warrnambool is the principal health and service centre for much of South West Victoria. The 2021 Census counted 31,308 residents within the ABS Warrnambool suburb boundary, with a median age of 42. The same local data recorded that 31.5% of occupied private dwellings were lone-person households and 6.0% had no registered motor vehicle. These characteristics do not determine anyone’s mental health, but transport, mobility, household circumstances and the cost of attending regular appointments may affect how practical care is for some residents.
At suburb level, 3,291 Warrnambool residents, or 10.5% 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 show symptom severity, whether treatment was required or whether an appropriate appointment was available.
Newer evidence applies to the wider City of Warrnambool rather than the suburb alone. Western Victoria PHN reports that an estimated 16.62% of people across the municipality experienced high or very high psychological distress in 2023. The PHN also found that psychology provision in the City of Warrnambool was around the Victorian average and stronger than in several surrounding Great South Coast shires. Wider regional consultations nevertheless identified treatment cost, limited bulk billing, continuity and waiting times as potential access concerns. These regional findings do not establish a Warrnambool-specific waiting list.
Warrnambool has substantial public mental-health infrastructure. South West Healthcare provides acute inpatient, adult, older-adult, infant, child and youth, perinatal and community mental-health services within the city. headspace Warrnambool provides support for people aged 12-25. For some residents, telehealth may still broaden the choice of private practitioners and reduce parking, mobility and scheduling difficulties associated with employment, school hours, childcare or other caring responsibilities. Telehealth 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. South West Healthcare’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service can be contacted 24 hours a day on 1800 808 284. Therapy Near Me is a private scheduled service and does not replace GPs, psychiatrists, South West Healthcare, public 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 Warrnambool
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Warrnambool 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 Warrambool
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Warrnambool 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: 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 guidance, and parenting difficulties.
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
Psychologist
Eamon Cassidy is a Registered Psychologist based in Melbourne with experience providing psychological therapy and assessment across adult, child, clinical, school and Telehealth settings. He recently completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and is continuing to develop his practice while working toward the Clinical Psychology Registrar pathway.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002815041
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Melissa Chrys is a Provisional Psychologist with experience across community mental health, forensic, education and community-support settings. She currently delivers structured low-intensity CBT interventions to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties and insomnia. Her approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and client-centred, with a strong focus on assessment, formulation, risk management and reflective practice under supervision.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002928131
Service Area: Telehealth
Psychologist
Bharanika Amaresan is a psychology practitioner with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults across NDIS and private settings. Her background includes work with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, anxiety, depression and mood-related difficulties, together with CBT, ACT-informed, DBT skills-based, psychoeducational and mindfulness approaches.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002728765
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Dante Martino is a Provisional Psychologist with a background spanning professional psychology, neuroscience, research, psychometrics, crisis support and university teaching. His provisional clinical experience includes face-to-face and telehealth work with clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, coercive control and obsessive-compulsive concerns. He brings a warm, empathetic and research-informed style to supervised psychological practice.
AHPRA Number: PSY0002929312
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Josefina Ewertz Falcone is a Provisional Psychologist with a psychology degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a strong background in People & Culture, organisational development and competency-based assessment. She brings advanced interviewing, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills, together with native Spanish and advanced English, to supervised psychological practice through Therapy Near Me.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004086713
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Jean Jeong is a Melbourne-based Provisional Psychologist with experience providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention across employment, EAP, school, clinic and Telehealth settings. Her work has included support for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, adjustment concerns, substance-use concerns and complex psychosocial presentations.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004085818
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Lauren Durbridge is a Provisional Psychologist with postgraduate training in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, risk assessment, case formulation and treatment planning. Her practice interests include trauma-informed care, neuroaffirming psychological support, child and adult mental health, recovery-oriented work and mindfulness. She values a warm, collaborative and person-centred approach and works within structured supervision and ongoing professional development.
AHPRA registration: PSY0002937299
Service Area: South Coast NSW and Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Stephanie Favorito is a provisional psychologist based in Western Melbourne. Her postgraduate training and placement experience include individualised psychology sessions in a school setting, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adapting treatment plans to the needs of the client.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004022354
Service Area: Telehealth
Provisional Psychologist
Divya Sabu is a Melbourne-based provisional psychologist with experience supporting children and adolescents in education settings. Her supervised psychology experience includes collaborative case formulation, play-based work, CBT, ACT and DNA-V, together with behavioural observations, intake assessments, mental status examinations, risk assessments and psychological report writing.
AHPRA registration: PSY0004010131
Service Area: Telehealth
Areas We Reach From Warrnambool
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Warrnambool and the surrounding region, subject to practitioner availability. We support clients from:
- Warrnambool
- Dennington
- Allansford
- Koroit
- Port Fairy
- Mortlake
- Hamilton (via telehealth)
- Camperdown (via telehealth)
- Colac (via telehealth)
- Broader South West Victoria 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
How do At-home psychology sessions work in Warrnambool?
Do I need a GP referral to book?
Do you provide NDIS behaviour support in Warrnambool?
What does a session cost?
Can clients from Port Fairy, Hamilton, or Colac access your services?
What public mental-health services are available in Warrnambool?
South West Healthcare provides Warrnambool’s principal specialist public mental-health services, including 24-hour telephone access, acute inpatient care, adult and older-adult services, infant, child and youth care, perinatal support, community teams and prevention-and-recovery services. Young people aged 12-25 can also approach headspace Warrnambool. Eligibility, referral arrangements and service availability should be confirmed directly with each provider.
Do the mental-health statistics on this page apply directly to Warrnambool?
The figure showing that 3,291 residents, or 10.5%, reported a long-term mental-health condition comes directly from the 2021 ABS Warrnambool suburb boundary. It is a self-reported Census measure rather than a current diagnosis or prevalence estimate. The 16.62% psychological-distress estimate and the emergency-presentation rate apply to the wider City of Warrnambool local-government area, not specifically to the suburb.
Can telehealth help Warrnambool residents even though specialist public services are available locally?
For clinically suitable clients, telehealth may broaden the range of private practitioners available and reduce parking, mobility and scheduling difficulties. It may also be useful for people travelling from Port Fairy, Koroit, Mortlake, Camperdown and other Great South Coast communities. Telehealth does not replace South West Healthcare, emergency care or specialist public treatment and still requires suitable technology, privacy and clinical appropriateness.
Therapy Near Me Warrnambool, VIC
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