Psychology

NDIS psychology can be broad. Our psychologists have experience helping individuals (adults and children), families, and their supports to:

• Understand their diagnoses and disabilities.
• Manage feelings of stress, anger, anxiety, and/or depression.
• Build emotional insight and regulations strategies.
• Construct behavioural management strategies for children.
• Cope with grief, loss, crises, and/or trauma.
• Improve relationships and social skills.
• Set goals, improve confidence, and motivation.
• Recover from drug and/or alcohol issues.
• Develop problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations.
• Support participants in reaching their personal and NDIS goals.

A psychosocial disability is a disability that may arise from a mental health issue.

While not everyone who has a mental health condition will have a psychosocial disability, some people may have a disability resulting from their mental health condition. This can have a severe impact on their ability to maintain relationships and undertake day-to-day activities.

Connect2Care Psychologists perform assessments for people who may qualify for the NDIS, such as:

• Psychological Assessments
• Cognitive Assessments including Wechsler Assessments (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV, WMS-IV)
• Behavioural Assessments including Conners 3
• Capacity Assessments including Social Responsiveness Scale, Childhood Autism.

At Connect2Care, we provide evidence-based paediatric psychological therapy to infants, young children, and adolescents up to the age of 18 years.

We believe a child’s early years are crucial in determining how they will learn and develop later in life and use early childhood intervention strategies that are both family-centred and strengths-based. We work with families, caregivers, and their broader support networks to achieve the best outcomes for our paediatric clients.

This includes working closely with parents, grandparents, schools, kindergartens, and childcare centres to provide consistent and holistic therapeutic support.

NDIS early intervention support services assist children with a disability from ages zero to seven. This is an ideal time for children to gain tools that will help them throughout their lifetime.

Some conditions that we support include, but are not limited to:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Disorder
• Learning Disability
• Social Skills
• Dyspraxia
• Dyslexia
• Social skills
• Parent Support and Coaching
• Assessment and Report Writing
• School readiness.

As part of our holistic approach to allied health support, we also offer a range of NDIS-approved paediatric services, including speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and dietetic teams.

We understand that leaving the house and travelling to appointments can be challenging. At Connect2Care, we have mobile Psychologists who specialise in behavioural intervention and support for people with a disability. Our mobile psychological appointments can take place either at home or in another preferred environment. We also offer NDIS approved psychological services remotely via telehealth.

If you need to see a psychologist, contact our helpful support team to discuss your requirements, or you can submit your query directly online.

In addition to our mobile support, we also welcome clients to come into our Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney centres for appointments. Appointments take place in private and accessible spaces to ensure our clients and their families feel secure and comfortable.

Connect2Care is an approved NDIS psychology provider. We work to support and guide participants and their families in striving for positive change. Our Psychologists set clear strategies and goal-directed interventions based on the best practises of psychological therapy.

Our Psychologists work alongside our Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Allied Health Assistants, Dieticians, and Social Workers as required, providing a united and holistic approach to care. We also work closely with the families of our clients and their broader support networks to help them achieve their goals.

We value one’s right to choice and control. Our team will work with clients and their loved ones to find the right Psychologist for their individual needs. We value quality services and open communication and will strive to support you through your therapeutic journey, navigating the NDIS and advocating for you.

At Connect2Care, our provisional psychologists are here to support you through your mental health journey. We understand that everyone’s needs are different, so we tailor our services to suit you. We also offer phone and online support for those who can’t make it to our office.

Our provisional psychologists can help you with a range of issues, including mental health and counselling, and they can also provide support if you’re struggling to adjust to life with a disability.

If you’re not sure whether provisional psychology is right for you, our team can help you explore your options and make an informed decision. We can also provide information about other services that might be able to help you.

To find out more about our provisional psychology services, or to make an appointment, please contact us.

What is a provisional psychologist?

Before becoming provisionally registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, also known as AHPRA, you must usually study at least 4 to 5 years of psychology.

Provisionally authorised psychologists are supervised by a fully certified psychologist throughout their supervised practice period. The registration is “provisional,” which means it will be reported to and mentored by an experienced psychologist. 

The application of knowledge, method, principles, techniques, and ethical standards is strictly governed by AHPRA. Once the provisional psychologist has completed 6 years of study/supervision, they may apply for full registration.

What does a provisional psychologist do?

Provisional psychologists provide the same psychological services as other psychologists, just under the supervision of a fully-registered psychologist. 

Can a provisional psychologist make diagnoses?

Provisional psychologists can make diagnoses, however, they are accountable to their supervisor regarding their diagnoses.