NDIS Psychology Services

Community Solutions provides NDIS Psychology services for children, young people and adults with disability who have appropriate psychology funding in their NDIS plan.

Our AHPRA-registered psychologists provide practical therapeutic support to help participants build coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience and daily functioning.

Practical Psychology Support Through Your NDIS Plan

If you are living with mental ill-health, psychosocial disability or disability-related emotional wellbeing challenges, you may be able to access NDIS-funded psychology services through your plan. 

Our psychologists work with participants, families, carers and support teams to understand individual needs and develop practical strategies that support wellbeing, stability and participation in daily life. 

Support is tailored to the participant’s goals, capacity and NDIS funding. 

How NDIS Psychology Services Can Support You

NDIS Psychology can support participants to build skills and strategies that help with daily life.

This may include support with:

  • Emotional regulation
  • Anxiety, stress or low mood
  • Coping skills and resilience
  • Social and emotional challenges
  • Confidence and self-esteem
  • Adjustment to change
  • Behaviour-related strategies
  • Parent and carer guidance
  • Daily routines and participation

Our approach is practical, goal-focused and aligned to the participant’s NDIS plan.

Psychology Services for Children, Young People and Adults

Our psychologists provide support for participants across different ages and life stages, where psychology is an appropriate funded support under their NDIS plan.

Depending on individual needs, support may include:

  • Psychological assessment
  • Individual therapy
  • Therapeutic strategies
  • Skill-building support
  • Parent and carer guidance
  • Practical resources and recommendations
  • Support to build emotional and social wellbeing

All services are delivered by AHPRA-registered psychologists and tailored to the participant’s goals.

Support for Participants, Families and Referrers

We accept referrals from participants, families, Support Coordinators and allied health professionals.

Our team can help clarify whether NDIS Psychology may be suitable based on the participant’s goals, funding and location.

Where Psychology is not the right fit, we can help guide next steps or suggest other relevant supports where appropriate.

NDIS Psychology Locations

Community Solutions currently provides NDIS Psychology services in selected locations across Queensland and Victoria.

Queensland

Cairns and Townsville.

Victoria

Frankston and Preston.

Telehealth psychology appointments may be available depending on the participant’s needs, location and service capacity.

Funding for Psychology Under the NDIS

Community Solutions is a registered NDIS provider.

Psychology services are typically funded under Improved Daily Living within the Capacity Building budget of an NDIS plan.

Funding and service access depend on what is approved in the participant’s plan, their goals, location and current service availability.

Want to Know More About NDIS Psychology?

Get in touch with our team to discuss your NDIS plan, support needs and whether Psychology services may be suitable.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDIS Psychology?

NDIS Psychology is therapeutic support that may be funded under an NDIS plan to help participants build skills, improve emotional wellbeing and support daily functioning.

A registered psychologist works with the participant to develop practical strategies that align with their goals and NDIS plan.

Who can access psychology services through the NDIS?

Participants may be able to access NDIS Psychology if they have appropriate funding in their NDIS plan, often under Improved Daily Living in the Capacity Building budget.

Access depends on the participant’s approved funding, goals, support needs, location and service availability.

What is psychosocial disability under the NDIS?

Psychosocial disability refers to the functional impact of a mental health condition that affects a person’s ability to participate in everyday life.

NDIS Psychology may support participants to build coping skills, emotional regulation, confidence and stability over time.

Are your psychologists registered?

Yes. Our psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, known as AHPRA.

They deliver psychology services in line with professional practice standards and NDIS requirements.

What kinds of challenges can NDIS Psychology support?

NDIS Psychology may support participants with emotional regulation, anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, social and relationship challenges, self-esteem, adjustment to change and behaviour-related strategies.

Support is tailored to the participant’s needs, goals and NDIS plan.

Can children access NDIS Psychology services?

Yes, children may be able to access NDIS Psychology if they have appropriate funding in their NDIS plan and the service is suitable for their needs.

Support may include therapy, skill development, emotional regulation strategies and parent or carer guidance.

Do you offer telehealth psychology appointments?

Telehealth psychology appointments may be available depending on the participant’s needs, location and current service capacity.

Our team can discuss whether telehealth is suitable when you enquire.

Do I need a referral to access NDIS Psychology?

A formal GP referral is not usually required for NDIS-funded psychology, but the participant must have appropriate funding in their NDIS plan.

Referrals can be made by participants, families, Support Coordinators or allied health professionals.

Where are NDIS Psychology services available?

Community Solutions currently provides NDIS Psychology services in selected locations across Queensland and Victoria, including Cairns, Townsville, Frankston and Preston.

Service availability may vary, so please contact our team to discuss support in your area.

How do I start with Community Solutions?

You can contact our team to talk through your NDIS plan, goals, location and support needs.

We can explain the next steps and help you understand whether NDIS Psychology may be suitable.

Want to know more?

Get in touch with our team today

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