Empower Lives with Heart
Empower Lives with Heart
NDIS-registered psychology provider with AHPRA psychologists across Sydney’s Inner West & Eastern Suburbs. Telehealth nationwide.
Registered NDIS
Provider
15 min
Free intro call
No obligation
Audited against NDIS Practice Standards. Self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed welcome.
Every clinician registered with AHPRA & the Psychology Board of Australia. Backed by OTs, speech & PBS.
Sessions map to Improved Daily Living, Capacity Building & Improved Relationships funding.
Face-to-face in our Inner West & Eastern Suburbs rooms, or NDIS telehealth nationwide.
What to expect from your free 15-minute call through to ongoing therapy and the steady changes in daily life that follow when the right NDIS psychologist is matched to the right plan.
Your free 15-minute call. We check your NDIS plan and match you to an AHPRA psychologist.
Weekly or fortnightly sessions, in person or via NDIS telehealth ;CBT, ACT, EMDR or trauma-focused work, week after week.
Reduced distress, built skills, real quality-of-life change, visible to you, your support coordinator and your NDIS reviewer.
We support NDIS participants with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury and co-occurring mental health, children, teens and adults across Sydney.
NDIS support for long-term conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar, complex PTSD, OCD and severe anxiety or depression affecting daily function.
Diagnosis-affirming autism psychology for autistic kids, teens and adults — regulation, identity, social skills and sensory processing support.
ADHD psychology — executive function, emotional regulation, rejection sensitivity and the practical scaffolding life with ADHD needs.
Adapted therapy for participants with mild to moderate intellectual disability — accessible language, visual supports, family and carer involvement.
Adjustment, mood, identity and behavioural change after stroke, TBI or other acquired injuries — coordinated with OT and speech where relevant.
Where psychology overlaps with Positive Behaviour Support, we work jointly with our PBS practitioners under Improved Relationships funding.
Anxiety, school refusal, friendship struggles, emotional regulation and parent-coaching for NDIS-funded kids 7+ and teens.
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma and OCD that sit alongside a primary NDIS diagnosis funded under your existing plan.
Parent coaching, partner sessions, family psychoeducation and sibling support, where it advances the participant’s NDIS plan goals.
Founded by Rita. Every clinical decision rolls up to psychologist oversight.
NDIS-registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission — audited against NDIS Practice Standards.
AHPRA-registered psychologists, supervised under the Psychology Board of Australia’s Standards.
Members of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), OT Australia, Speech Pathology Australia & APA.
Medicare provider numbers — for participants using Medicare and NDIS supports concurrently.
Every plan is shaped around what brought you in. Evidence-based therapy; CBT, ACT, EMDR with the reports your NDIS reviewer needs.
50-min sessions, weekly or fortnightly, in person or NDIS telehealth. CBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema and trauma-focused approaches.
Cognitive, behavioural and functional capacity assessments where clinically indicated and funded under your NDIS plan.
Plan review reports, functional capacity letters and evidence for change-of-circumstances requests delivered on time.
Parent coaching, partner sessions, sibling and family work where it advances your NDIS plan goals.
Liaison with your support coordinator, GP, school or workplace with written consent, every time.
oint work with our PBS practitioners under Improved Relationships funding (line item 15_005_0117_5_3).
We see participants in our rooms or via NDIS telehealth, wherever you feel most comfortable.
Call us and we’ll tell you in two minutes, not two days. No form, no wait, just a straight answer over the phone.
At Affective Care, NDIS psychology is more than line items; it’s understanding the person. Evidence-based therapy. Reports your NDIA reviewer actually needs. The meetings that matter. And we say so when we’re not the right fit.
Flexibility matters, especially when life is the reason you’re seeking therapy.
Three steps from your first call to NDIS psychology that fits your plan.
A relaxed 15-minute chat about your goals and plan funding. No paperwork, no pressure, no waitlist.
We match you with an AHPRA psychologist who fits your NDIS goals and plan. First session within days.
Sessions in person or NDIS telehealth. Progress reviewed against plan goals. Plan-review reports included.
Finding the right NDIS psychologist is easier with the right intake team. We guide you through plan funding, paperwork and matching from your first call to your first session.
Fill out the form today and we’ll come back within one business hour (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) with a clear next step.
Affective Care was founded by a practising psychologist, so every plan starts with how a person thinks and lives. Here’s what that means for participants and the people who love them, week after week.
We know what makes a referral easy to manage and what makes it hard. Whether you’re a support coordinator, OT, support worker or another NDIS provider, Affective Care is built to be easy. One inbox, one number, one team.
Book a free, no-obligation 15-min call. We’ll check your NDIS plan funding, listen to your goals, and match you with the right AHPRA psychologist.
Mon–Fri · 9am – 5pm · No waitlist
Yes. The NDIS funds psychology under Capacity Building, most commonly through Improved Daily Living: Therapeutic Supports (line item 15_054_0128_1_3). Some plans fund psychology under Improved Relationships or Improved Health & Wellbeing. Your plan lists the category and amount.
Psychology sits under Capacity Building in your NDIS plan. The most common line item is Improved Daily Living; Therapeutic Supports (15_054_0128_1_3). Behaviour-support-linked psychology can also be funded under Improved Relationships (15_005_0117_5_3).
We bill at or below the NDIS Price Guide rate for registered psychologists. Because it’s NDIS-funded, most participants pay nothing out of pocket, the cost comes from your plan, not your wallet. We’ll quote you in writing before your first session.
Two hubs: the Inner West (around Campsie: Burwood, Marrickville, Ashfield, Strathfield, Canterbury, Hurstville, Bankstown) and the Eastern Suburbs (around Bondi: Bondi Junction, Randwick, Coogee, Waverley, Maroubra, Double Bay). Telehealth Australia-wide.
Immediate availability; no waitlist. Most participants are seen within days of their free 15-minute call. Specific timing depends on your goals and funding category, but we’ll be honest about it on the call.
Yes. NDIS funding covers telehealth psychology nationwide, and we offer secure video sessions Australia-wide. Same psychologist, same NDIS plan, from anywhere with a private space and a stable internet connection.
Psychosocial disability, autism (ASD), ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury and co-occurring mental health (anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD). Children from age 7, teens and adults; across Sydney’s Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and via telehealth.
Yes. Plan review reports, functional capacity letters and stakeholder updates are part of what we do; written in NDIA language and delivered before your review meeting, not after. Your support coordinator gets a copy on request.
It may, when the psychology support relates to a participant’s disability, builds or maintains functional capacity, connects with their NDIS goals and is consistent with the funding available in their plan. Telehealth is simply a way of delivering psychology support. An online appointment does not automatically become eligible for NDIS funding just because it is delivered by […]
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A person with Autism Level 3 may qualify for the NDIS when their autism-related impairments are permanent and substantially affect everyday activities such as communication, social interaction, learning, self-care or self-management. However, an Autism Level 3 diagnosis does not automatically guarantee NDIS access, a particular service or a fixed funding package. The NDIA considers the person’s functional capacity, support needs, goals, […]
......Finding an NDIS psychologist Sydney provider can feel confusing when you are trying to understand funding, goals, reports, appointment options and whether psychology support is right for you. For many NDIS participants, psychology may help build emotional regulation, coping skills, confidence, daily routines, relationships and community participation when the support is related to disability needs and plan goals.
Quick answer: NDIS participants may be able to access psychology when it is disability-related, connected to their NDIS goals and included in the relevant funding category. In Sydney, participants may access local psychology support where available, while telehealth psychology may support participants across Australia when online sessions are suitable.
Affective Care provides psychology support for NDIS participants, families and support coordinators seeking clear, respectful and person-centred care. Whether you are looking for NDIS psychology Sydney support or telehealth psychology across Australia, the first step is understanding your plan, your goals and the type of support that may help.
An NDIS psychologist is a qualified psychologist who supports NDIS participants with disability-related emotional, behavioural, social or functional needs. The focus is not only on mental health symptoms. It may also include building practical skills that support independence, wellbeing, relationships, communication, daily routines and participation.
An NDIS psychologist is a qualified psychologist who supports eligible NDIS participants with disability-related emotional, behavioural, social or functional needs. Psychology may help participants build coping skills, emotional regulation, confidence, daily living skills and participation in home, school, work or community life.
Psychology for NDIS participants may support areas such as anxiety, emotional regulation, adjustment to disability, coping with change, low confidence, social participation, family communication and functional daily living goals. Sessions should be linked to the participant’s needs, preferences and NDIS goals.
A good NDIS psychologist should also understand the broader support environment around the participant. This may include families, carers, support coordinators, behaviour support practitioners, occupational therapists, speech therapists, support workers and other professionals involved in the person’s care.
Psychology may be included in an NDIS plan when it is considered reasonable and necessary, disability-related, connected to the participant’s goals and included in the relevant funding category. It is important not to assume that every NDIS participant automatically has psychology funding. The available support depends on the person’s plan, goals, support needs and how their funding is managed.
The NDIS explains that Capacity Building supports are designed to help participants build skills, independence and involvement in the community. Improved Daily Living may include therapies, assessments or training that help build living skills and increase independence and community participation.
In practice, psychology may relate to goals such as improving emotional regulation, building confidence, managing disability-related stress, developing coping strategies, improving relationships or participating more confidently in home, school, work or community settings.
Yes, the NDIS may fund psychology when the support is disability-related, connected to the participant’s NDIS goals, considered reasonable and necessary, and included in the right funding category. Psychology is commonly linked to Capacity Building supports such as Improved Daily Living, depending on the participant’s plan.
You should check your plan carefully or speak with your support coordinator, plan manager, Local Area Coordinator or provider before booking support.
Psychology may be included in an NDIS plan when it is considered reasonable and necessary, disability-related, connected to the participant’s goals and included in the relevant funding category. It is important not to assume that every NDIS participant automatically has psychology funding. The available support depends on the person’s plan, goals, support needs and how their funding is managed.
The NDIS explains that Capacity Building supports are designed to help participants build skills, independence and involvement in the community. Improved Daily Living may include therapies, assessments or training that help build living skills and increase independence and community participation.
In practice, psychology may relate to goals such as improving emotional regulation, building confidence, managing disability-related stress, developing coping strategies, improving relationships or participating more confidently in home, school, work or community settings.
Yes, the NDIS may fund psychology when the support is disability-related, connected to the participant’s NDIS goals, considered reasonable and necessary, and included in the right funding category. Psychology is commonly linked to Capacity Building supports such as Improved Daily Living, depending on the participant’s plan.
You should check your plan carefully or speak with your support coordinator, plan manager, Local Area Coordinator or provider before booking support.
NDIS psychology support may help children, teenagers, adults, families and carers when emotional, behavioural or functional needs are connected to disability impact and plan goals. This may include participants with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury or co-occurring mental health needs.
Psychology support should always be person-centred. The goal is not to “fix” the person. It is to support skills, confidence, emotional wellbeing and participation in ways that respect the participant’s needs, communication style, culture, preferences and pace.
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Participant Need |
How Psychology May Help |
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Psychosocial disability |
Build coping strategies, routines and emotional regulation. |
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Autism |
Support emotional understanding, anxiety, transitions and social confidence. |
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ADHD |
Support planning, self-regulation, attention strategies and confidence. |
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Intellectual disability |
Build practical emotional and social skills in accessible ways. |
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Acquired brain injury |
Support adjustment, emotional changes and daily participation. |
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Anxiety or depression linked to disability impact |
Support coping, confidence and participation goals. |
For example, a participant living with psychosocial disability may work on routines, emotional regulation and confidence in the community. A participant with acquired brain injury may need support adjusting to changes in mood, identity or daily functioning. A child or young person may benefit from psychology that supports emotional understanding, transitions, self-esteem and family communication.
If you are searching for an NDIS psychologist in Sydney, local access may be important for face-to-face appointments, family involvement, care team communication or connection with nearby providers. Affective Care supports NDIS participants, families and support coordinators across Sydney, including areas such as Campsie, Belmore, Belfield, Canterbury-Bankstown, Inner West, South West Sydney, Western Sydney and Greater Sydney.
Local NDIS psychology Sydney support may be suitable when the participant prefers in-person communication, has support workers or family members attending sessions, or benefits from a more direct connection with a Sydney-based care team.
When enquiring, it can help to ask about:
Telehealth psychology for NDIS participants may be suitable for people who live outside Sydney, have transport barriers, experience fatigue, have mobility needs, live regionally, feel anxious about attending appointments or prefer support from home.
For some participants, online sessions can reduce stress and make psychology more accessible. Telehealth may also help maintain continuity of care when travel, illness, distance or scheduling makes in-person appointments difficult.
NDIS psychology telehealth Australia support should still be safe, private, goal-focused and appropriate for the participant. A provider should consider whether the participant has access to a suitable device, internet connection, private space and any support needed to participate in the session.
Support coordinators may refer participants from outside Sydney when telehealth is clinically and practically suitable. This may include participants in NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, SA, WA, TAS or NT, depending on service availability and the participant’s needs.
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements state that claims for telehealth services should be made using the relevant support item and the “Telehealth Services” option in the myplace Provider Portal.
Live outside Sydney? Ask whether telehealth psychology may be suitable for your needs.
Psychology support under the NDIS may focus on disability-related goals, emotional wellbeing and practical capacity building. The exact focus should be based on the participant’s needs, goals, preferences and plan.
Psychology may support:
For example, a participant may work on recognising early signs of overwhelm, building calming strategies, preparing for community activities or improving confidence in social situations. Another participant may need support with emotional changes after injury, difficulty with transitions or increased anxiety around daily routines.
Psychology can also work alongside other supports such as Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, support coordination and daily living supports where a multidisciplinary approach is appropriate.
Accessing an NDIS psychologist usually starts with checking the participant’s plan and understanding whether psychology connects with their goals and funding categories. It is also helpful to gather relevant documents before contacting a provider.
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Step |
What to Do |
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1. Check your plan |
Look for relevant Capacity Building or Improved Daily Living funding. |
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2. Review your goals |
Check whether psychology support connects with your NDIS goals. |
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3. Gather documents |
Bring your plan, reports, goals and any relevant background information. |
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4. Contact a provider |
Ask about availability, telehealth, service agreements and referral steps. |
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5. Begin support |
Work with the psychologist on goals, strategies and progress. |
When contacting a provider, you may be asked about your plan management type. This could include plan-managed, self-managed or agency-managed arrangements. The provider may also ask whether you have a support coordinator, current reports, risk information, communication preferences or specific goals you want to work on.
The NDIS notes that when a support category is stated, participants can only use that funding to buy supports described in that specific support budget. This is why checking your plan details is important before starting services.
Need psychology support through your NDIS plan?
Support coordinators play an important role in helping participants access suitable psychology support. A clear referral can reduce delays, improve communication and help the provider understand the participant’s needs before intake.
A psychology referral for NDIS participants should include:
It may also help to include consent details, family or guardian contacts, current providers, behaviour support involvement, cultural considerations and any accessibility needs.
The more relevant information included at referral, the easier it is for the psychology provider to understand whether the service may be appropriate and what the next step should be.
Referring a participant? Send us the participant’s goals, plan details and preferred appointment type.
Your first NDIS psychology appointment is usually a chance to discuss goals, needs, background, preferences and what support may look like. You do not need to have everything perfectly organised, but bringing key information can help the psychologist understand your situation.
Checklist: What to bring
You may also want to write down what has been difficult lately, what has helped in the past and what you hope to work towards.
Choosing an NDIS psychologist is an important decision. The right fit should feel respectful, accessible and aligned with the participant’s goals. For some people, location matters. For others, telehealth access, communication style, disability experience or collaboration with the support team may be more important.
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Question to Ask |
Why It Matters |
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Do you understand NDIS goals and reporting? |
Helps align sessions with plan outcomes. |
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Do you support telehealth? |
Improves access for participants outside Sydney or with travel barriers. |
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Do you work with families and support coordinators? |
Supports collaborative care. |
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Can sessions be adapted to communication needs? |
Improves accessibility and engagement. |
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How do you track progress? |
Helps participants and referrers understand outcomes. |
You may also want to ask whether the psychologist has experience with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, anxiety linked to disability impact or emotional regulation goals.
A good provider should explain their process clearly, use respectful language, avoid overpromising outcomes and help you understand what information is needed before starting.
Affective Care provides NDIS psychology services in Sydney with telehealth options across Australia where suitable. Our approach is emotionally-centred, person-centred and designed around the participant’s goals, preferences and support needs.
Psychology support at Affective Care is not based on a one-size-fits-all template. The aim is to understand the person, their environment, their disability-related needs and what meaningful progress looks like for them.
Affective Care may support participants with psychosocial disability, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury and co-occurring mental health needs. Support may involve participants, families, carers and support coordinators where appropriate and with consent.
Why participants and referrers choose Affective Care:
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