Services
Counselling Services
We are currently unable to waitlist people for counselling services, and are only accepting referrals for assessments and diagnostic screenings. Our psychologists have closed their books for new counselling referrals to ensure continuity of care for the clients they already support.
Please speak with your GP, who can recommend other psychologists within your local area that may offer counselling services.
Psychology Specific Assessments
One-off screening for and/or assessment and report in the areas of:
- Autism assessment for children and adults
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder assessment for children and adults
- Cognitive assessment for Giftedness
- Assessment for Learning Disabilities
- Cognitive assessment for Intellectual Disability
Frequently asked questions about Autism assessments
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How much does it cost?
An Autism assessment by one of our psychologists costs $2400. The assessment includes a clinical interview, standardised questionnaires, an in-person session in the clinic, and a detailed diagnostic report.
Who else is involved?
As per the national guidelines for Autism assessment, a second professional is required to be a part of the team of assessors. Our psychologists can conduct the assessment in collaboration with a paediatrician, psychiatrist, or speech pathologist.
Please note: To access Department of Education funding for additional support within the school setting, a paediatrician or psychiatrist’s confirmation of an Autism diagnosis will be required. Interim funding may be available until a paediatrician or psychiatrist appointment takes place.
Further information about the national guidelines for assessment can be found at https://www.autismcrc.com.au/access/national-guideline.
Can I get a rebate from Medicare or my private health insurer?
Please contact your private health insurer directly regarding your individual level of cover.
For individuals under the age of 25 years, you may be eligible for rebate/s through Medicare’s ‘Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders’ assessment program. To be eligible for the rebate/s, you will require a referral for assessment by a paediatrician or psychiatrist. If eligible, $93.35 per session can be claimed for up to 4 psychologist assessment sessions.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required for us to offer assessment services, however, please be aware that the results of the assessment may require confirmation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist in order to access a full range of services. Therefore, we encourage you to discuss a referral to one of these professionals with your GP as soon as possible.
When will I have the results?
Assessment reports are typically available within 4-6 weeks of the final assessment session. Reports will not be released until all invoices have been paid in full.
What is the current wait time for assessment?
The current estimated wait time for all types of assessment is the first half of 2024, with appointments currently available in April. We will be able to give you a clearer idea of specific dates after an enquiry has been received.
We understand that it can be difficult to wait for services. We assure that we have a fair waitlist system, and offer appointments to clients in order of referral date. We do also have an active cancellation system and will offer appointments that become available to clients on the cancellation waitlist.
Frequently asked questions about ADHD assessments
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How much does it cost?
An ADHD assessment by one of our psychologists costs $1800. The assessment includes a clinical interview, cognitive assessment of overall intelligence, standardised questionnaires, an in-person session in the clinic, and a detailed diagnostic report.
Who else is involved?
To formalise an ADHD diagnosis, the result of the assessment requires confirmation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist. Therefore, we encourage you to discuss a referral to one of these professionals with your GP as soon as possible.
Can I get a rebate from Medicare or my private health insurer?
Please contact your private health insurer directly regarding your individual level of cover.
Medicare does not provide any rebates for ADHD assessment.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required for us to offer assessment services, however, please be aware that the results of the assessment may require confirmation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist in order to access a full range of services. Therefore, we encourage you to discuss a referral to one of these professionals with your GP as soon as possible.
When will I have the results?
Assessment reports are typically available within 4-6 weeks of the final assessment session. Reports will not be released until all invoices have been paid in full.
What is the current wait time for assessment?
The current estimated wait time for all types of assessment is the first half of 2024, with appointments currently available in April. We will be able to give you a clearer idea of specific dates after an enquiry has been received.
We understand that it can be difficult to wait for services. We assure that we have a fair waitlist system, and offer appointments to clients in order of referral date. We do also have an active cancellation system and will offer appointments that become available to clients on the cancellation waitlist.
Frequently asked questions about cognitive assessments
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How much does it cost?
Cognitive assessments cost $1500 for a clinical interview, standardised assessment, and detailed diagnostic report. These assessments are typically used to identify giftedness or an Intellectual Disability.
Can I get a rebate from Medicare or my private health insurer?
Please contact your private health insurer directly regarding your individual level of cover.
Medicare rebates are not available for this type of assessment.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required for cognitive assessments, though if you have one, it will be useful to have a copy for your psychologist to review.
When will I have the results?
Assessment reports are typically available within 4-6 weeks of the final assessment session. Reports will not be released until all invoices have been paid in full.
What is the current wait time for assessment?
The current estimated wait time for all types of assessment is the first half of 2024, with appointments currently available in April. We will be able to give you a clearer idea of specific dates after an enquiry has been received.
We understand that it can be difficult to wait for services. We assure that we have a fair waitlist system, and offer appointments to clients in order of referral date. We do also have an active cancellation system and will offer appointments that become available to clients on the cancellation waitlist.
Physiotherapy Specific Assessments
- Developmental assessments
- Assistive technology assessments and funding applications
- Hydrotherapy
- Individualised exercise programs
- One-on-one physiotherapy intervention
- Special interest: Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and EDS
Frequently asked questions about our physiotherapy services
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How much does it cost?
All physiotherapy services, regardless of funding source, are charged at $224 per hour (pro rata). Travel fees apply for appointments outside of the consulting rooms, as per our ‘Schedule of Supports’.
What is the current wait time for physiotherapy services?
The current wait time for physiotherapy services is approximately 1 - 3 months from the initial enquiry, depending on service being requested. However, we are aware that there may be a greater need for support sooner. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to discuss your individual circumstances.
What does a physiotherapy assessment involve?
Our Senior Physiotherapist, Susan May, will work with you to determine the most suitable assessment dependent on your needs and goals. Assessments include developmental history, baseline strength and mobility tests, functional outcome measures or standardised assessments such as the NSMDA or BOT-2. Following assessment, Susan can provide a report with recommendations if required. She will discuss with you the next steps whether they be a formal exercise program, some specific activity ideas suitable for your age group, or a block of therapy.
What types of physiotherapy do you offer?
Susan has experience with clients of all ages but has a soft spot for paediatric clients. While working in the field of physiotherapy for over 26 years, Susan has worked across various settings including the disability sector, hospital, and private practice. Susan has a special interest in Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Physiotherapy services can be provided under all funding programs including NDIS (for self- and plan-managed participants), PITS, and Medicare.
Lego®-Based Therapy Group
Building social skills Lego®-Based Therapy Group is designed for children with Autism, developmental and/or social learning difficulties.
The program focuses on the development of many vital skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, verbal, and non-verbal communication. Each child has a specific role, and they work together to build a model. They will have fun, explore their creativity and interact with others in a supported environment.
Please note: Due to the Covid-19 situation, groups are not currently taking place. We are closely monitoring any changes and hope to have groups running again as soon as possible.
What we will work on
- Collaboration – by working as a group to achieve a common goal
- Joint problem solving, sharing, and turn-taking – taking turns in different roles, working on the build together
- Maintaining attention – staying focused on the task to build the models
- Conflict resolution – working through differences for a shared aim
- Creativity – in coming up with a group name, building the models and free playtime
- Fine motor skills – for manipulating the Lego® bricks
- Verbal and non-verbal communication – using language and non-verbal skills to express ideas and feelings
Frequently asked questions about our Lego® Therapy Group
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How much does it cost?
$90—$130 per session depending on the number of participants. This will be confirmed prior to the commencement of the first session of the term. Invoices are sent out after each session.
What happens at the Lego® Group?
We aim to ensure that the Lego® group is always facilitated in a neuro-divergent affirming manner. With that in mind, participants can take breaks as required, use a range of sensory regulation strategies and items, and communicate in a manner that they are most comfortable with.
The group is facilitated by two Senior Therapists as well as a therapy assistant (as required). The sessions run for one and a half hours: one hour for the group plus transition time before and after for parent check in and feedback as required.
The small group session involves an initial check-in regarding the social and emotional status of all participants and facilitators. Visual supports and communication tools are available to support these interactions as required.
During the first half of the session the group engages in a ‘structured build’ using Lego, in which participants take turns in various roles such as Engineer, Supplier and Builder.
The second half of the session is for ‘free build’ time, in which participants have the choice of playing with the Lego on their own, in pairs, or in small groups, building from their imaginations or using Lego instruction booklets. Participants can engage in alternative activities as required. During the ‘free build’ time the participants further practice using skills developed during the facilitated ‘structured build’.
Is the Lego® Group based on any particular program?
Our Lego®-Based Therapy Group is based on the ‘Building Social Skills Lego® Therapy Group’, a program in which Susan May is trained and certified to facilitate. The original program was designed for children with Autism, developmental delays, and/or social learning difficulties.
The program focuses on the development of many vital skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, verbal, and non-verbal communication. Each child has a specific role, and they work together to build a model. They will have fun, explore their creativity, and interact with others in a supported environment.
Circle of Security Program
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.
Using the COSP™ model developed by the Circle of Security originators, Juanita works with parents and care-givers to help them to:
- Understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs
- Support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions
- Enhance the development of their child’s self esteem
- Honour the innate wisdom and desire for their child to be secure
The program runs for 8 weeks, with participants being required to attend all 8 weekly sessions. Further information can be found at circleofsecurityinternational.com.
What service are you after?
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