NDIS Psychology Services

We believe in a holistic, client-centred approach. This means working closely with you and your entire support network – including GPs, specialists, support workers, and family members – to ensure you receive personalised, consistent, and effective care.

We provide:

• Psychological counselling and therapy for all ages
• NDIS plan renewal review letters
• Cognitive and functional assessments for children and adults
• Mental health assessments including ASD and ADHD diagnoses
• Home visits (subject to proximity to our practice)
• Collaborative work with care coordinators and family
• Attendance at case meetings and school observations (if required)

Therapeutic supports fall under the Improved Daily Living category within the Capacity Building support area. If your NDIS plan includes this funding, you can use it for therapy, assessments, and training aimed at enhancing your daily living skills, independence, and community participation.

• Your plan manager will manage the payment for services we provide, eliminating any concerns about direct payments.
• Experience the freedom to engage with service providers not affiliated with the NDIS, empowering you with control over your choices
• CThere are no hidden costs. Your NDIS plan fully covers the Plan Management service fee under the ‘Improved Life Choices’ budget, encompassing both set up and monthly fees.

If you’re currently under agency management and are considering transitioning to plan management, the process is simple. Just request plan management inclusion during the planning phase or seek a review to integrate Improved Life Choices into your plan. For more information, visit the NDIS website.

• You, or your representative, have the independence to take control of your support budget.
• Assume responsibility for organising, overseeing and disbursing funds for supports that align with your needs.
• Embrace the flexibility to choose your preferred provider, even those not affiliated with the NDIS.
• Decide whether to fully or partially self-manage your funding supports.

If you are currently under plan management or agency management and are contemplating self-management, we encourage you to discuss your options with your Local Area Coordinator or Planner. For more information, visit the NDIS website.

We work closely with you and your family to understand your unique needs and achieve positive outcomes. Our goal is to help you achieve:

Emotional Support We provide a safe and supportive environment to discuss your emotions, challenges and concerns. We can also help you develop coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.

Goal Setting We help you set and achieve personal goals related to your mental health and well-being. We also help you develop practical skills to enhance your resilience, problem-solving abilities and communication skills. NDIS therapeutic supports aims to improve your functional and social skills and independence, helping you participate in daily activities and achieve your goals

Skill Development Receive support and guidance to help you develop the skills necessary for daily living and community participation:

• Play skills (for child clients)
• Social skills
• Behavioural challenges
• Skills for independence
• General Wellbeing
• Time management
• Planning, organising and prioritising
• Managing distractibility and procrastination
• Learning, adaptive thinking and problem-solving

The Early Childhood Intervention Program supports children under 9 with a disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns. Through the NDIS, families can quickly access tailored support. Children under 6 can receive support without a diagnosis if there are developmental concerns. Learn more about applying for NDIS funding for early intervention here.

Early intervention aims to promptly address developmental needs, helping children grow, learn, and develop essential skills. New Directions Psychology offers comprehensive psychological support at our Mt Lawley practice.