Psychological Services in Broome: At-Home and Telehealth
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Mental Health Support in Broome
Broome is the gateway to the Kimberley, a remote and culturally significant region home to a large Aboriginal population, a strong tourism sector, and communities spread across vast distances. Access to specialist mental health and NDIS services in this part of Australia has always been limited by geography, and the impact of that distance on local wellbeing is real. Therapy Near Me provides regional psychology, counselling, social work, behaviour support, and NDIS coordination in Broome. At-home visits bring practitioners directly to clients, and telehealth removes the distance barrier for residents across the wider Kimberley who would otherwise face hours of travel to access specialist support. Our behaviour support team works with eligible NDIS participants on Functional Behaviour Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support Plans. No referral is required. Our practitioners support children, adults, families, and NDIS participants, and aim to provide respectful, culturally aware care for Broome's diverse community.
Available: Telehealth Australia-wide. across Broome and the Kimberley, 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 Broome
Broome's local population and access context
The official Broome suburb had 3,797 residents at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 36. Approximately 26% of residents were aged under 20 and almost 10% were aged 65 or older. The suburb therefore includes children, young people, working-age adults, carers and older residents.
The Census also recorded 1,255 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, representing 33.1% of the suburb’s population. These characteristics do not indicate that an individual has a mental-health condition, but they support the importance of age-appropriate, culturally safe, Aboriginal-led and community-informed pathways.
Practical circumstances may also affect access for some residents. The Census recorded 31.2% of occupied dwellings as lone-person households, 26.4% of families as one-parent families, 14.3% of occupied dwellings as having no registered motor vehicle and 56.3% of occupied dwellings as rented. These figures do not prove that affected residents encounter barriers, but they make transport, caring responsibilities, privacy and appointment flexibility relevant considerations.
Local mental-health need
At the 2021 Census, 203 Broome residents – 5.3% of the suburb’s population – reported a long-term mental-health condition, including depression or anxiety.
This figure requires particular caution because 21.2% of residents did not answer the long-term-health-condition question. It is therefore a self-reported Census indicator rather than a clinical diagnosis, psychological-distress measure or reliable estimate of current treatment demand.
At the wider regional level, the Kimberley Needs Assessment identifies mental health as a major source of disease burden and documents substantial youth mental-health emergency presentations, limited Medicare-rebated psychology use and workforce-retention challenges. These findings apply to the Kimberley region or Broome GP catchment and must not be presented as exact Broome-suburb prevalence, psychologist-supply or waiting-time statistics.
Public, youth and Aboriginal mental-health pathways in Broome
Broome is the principal specialist public mental-health centre for the Kimberley. The Kimberley Adult Mental Health Service operates a Broome clinic at 3/38 Frederick Street, while child and adolescent, older-adult and alcohol-and-other-drug programs are available through WA Country Health Service.
Young people aged 12 to 25 can contact headspace Broome. Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service provides culturally responsive social-and-emotional-wellbeing support, and Mabu Liyan at Broome Health Campus provides acute inpatient psychiatric care.
These services have different age, clinical-need, regional catchment, referral and triage requirements. Their availability does not mean every resident will be eligible for every program, so some people may need help identifying the most appropriate pathway.
How telehealth may support access
The most defensible local access concern is maintaining affordable and continuous non-acute care within a very remote regional system that also serves communities across the wider Kimberley – not the complete absence of services in Broome.
Telehealth may broaden clinician choice, support continuity and reduce the need for some residents to travel for every appointment. It may also assist people seeking particular therapeutic, cultural or language expertise.
Telehealth is not suitable or accessible for every person. Internet availability, suitable devices and private consultation space may affect its usefulness, and it does not replace crisis assessment, hospital treatment or face-to-face care where clinically required.
Call 000 where there is an immediate danger to life or safety. For after-hours psychiatric assessment and advice, contact Rural Link on 1800 552 002.
Psychology and Counselling Services in Broome
Our team provides evidence-based psychology and counselling across a broad range of presentations. At-home visits are available across Broome 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 Broome
Our practitioners have experience supporting individuals across a broad range of presentations common in Broome 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 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
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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: Perth and 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 Broome
Therapy Near Me provides telehealth psychology Australia-wide and at-home visits across Broome and surrounding areas, subject to practitioner availability:
- Broome
- Cable Beach
- Bilingurr
- Roebuck Estate
- Djugun
- Derby via telehealth
- Fitzroy Crossing via telehealth
- Halls Creek via telehealth
- Kununurra via telehealth
- Broader Kimberley region via telehealth
Telehealth sessions are available Australia-wide, so clients anywhere in Western Australia or beyond can access psychology services without travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Therapy Near Me have a clinic in Broome?
There is no fixed Therapy Near Me clinic in Baldivis. At-home visits are available across Baldivis and the southern growth corridor, subject to practitioner availability, and telehealth is available Australia-wide.
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.
Is telehealth available for clients in remote Kimberley communities?
Yes. Telehealth is available Australia-wide. Clients in Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra, and other Kimberley communities can access psychology sessions without the hours of travel that specialist support has traditionally required.
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 NDIS participants access services in Broome?
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.
Therapy Near Me Broome, WA
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