NDIS Psychologist Melbourne – Professional Mental Health Support Via NDIS

Finding appropriate mental health support in Melbourne as an NDIS participant requires understanding both the therapeutic services available and how NDIS funding works. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or other psychological difficulties, accessing quality psychological therapy can help you manage symptoms and improve your daily functioning. Clarity Psychology provides individual psychological therapy for NDIS participants across Melbourne, with clinics in Carlton and St Kilda offering evidence-based treatment in accessible inner-city locations.

NDIS and Mental Health Support in Melbourne

Mental health support through the NDIS is available to participants in different circumstances. Some people have NDIS plans specifically because they experience psychosocial disability—where a mental health condition substantially impacts their ability to function in daily life and participate in their community. Other NDIS participants have plans due to physical, intellectual, developmental, or other disabilities and can still access psychology services to address mental health concerns that affect their wellbeing.

No referral is required to access psychological support through the NDIS, though participants must ensure their plan includes appropriate funding for therapy services. Psychology typically falls under the Capacity Building category within your NDIS plan, specifically under Improved Daily Living supports. Before seeking services, it’s worth reviewing your plan to confirm this funding allocation exists.

Evidence-Based Psychological Therapy Services

Clarity Psychology specialises in providing individual therapy for adults experiencing various mental health challenges. With clinics in Carlton and St Kilda, we offer convenient access for NDIS participants across Melbourne’s inner suburbs. For those who prefer remote sessions or have mobility considerations, we also provide telehealth appointments.

Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that research has shown to be effective for mental health conditions. These approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – helping you identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that maintain difficulties
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – developing psychological flexibility and learning to act in line with your values
• Schema Therapy – addressing long-standing emotional patterns and unmet core needs
• Mindfulness-based interventions – cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance of internal experiences
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – particularly effective for anxiety disorders and OCD

Clarity Psychology specialises in providing individual therapy for adults experiencing various mental health challenges. With clinics in Carlton and St Kilda, we offer convenient access for NDIS participants across Melbourne’s inner suburbs. For those who prefer remote sessions or have mobility considerations, we also provide telehealth appointments.

Our psychologists are trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches that research has shown to be effective for mental health conditions. These approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – helping you identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that maintain difficulties
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – developing psychological flexibility and learning to act in line with your values
• Schema Therapy – addressing long-standing emotional patterns and unmet core needs
• Mindfulness-based interventions – cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance of internal experiences
• Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – particularly effective for anxiety disorders and OCD

Your psychologist will work with you to determine which therapeutic approaches best suit your particular needs, symptoms, and goals. Treatment is tailored to your individual circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Mental Health Conditions We Work With

Our NDIS psychology services support people experiencing a comprehensive range of mental health difficulties and their functional impacts on daily life. The conditions and symptoms we commonly address include:

• Depression, including major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and postnatal depression
• Anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and health anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and trauma-related difficulties
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions
• Symptoms associated with bipolar disorder, including mood instability
• Anger management difficulties and emotion regulation challenges
• Grief, loss, and bereavement reactions
• Sleep disorders and insomnia related to mental health conditions
• Self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence issues
• Adjustment difficulties during significant life transitions
• Psychological impacts of domestic violence and interpersonal trauma
• Addiction, substance use concerns, and behavioural addictions
• Personality disorder symptoms and persistent interpersonal difficulties

The focus of therapy remains on understanding how these conditions affect your capacity to engage in daily activities, maintain relationships, pursue goals, and participate in your community. Treatment aims to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms and improving functional outcomes.

How NDIS Funding Works for Psychology

Understanding your NDIS plan management type is essential for accessing psychology services in Melbourne. Clarity Psychology accepts two types of NDIS funding arrangements:

Self-Managed NDIS Plans: If you self-manage your NDIS funding, you have direct control over how your plan budget is allocated and spent. For psychology services, you pay for sessions at the time of service, and we provide detailed invoices that you can submit to the NDIS for reimbursement. Self-management offers maximum flexibility in choosing providers and services that suit your needs.

Plan-Managed NDIS Plans: With plan management, a registered plan manager handles the financial administration of your NDIS funding on your behalf. We can invoice your plan manager directly after each session, which streamlines the payment process. You don’t need to manage payments and reimbursements yourself, as your plan manager ensures costs align with NDIS pricing guidelines and processes claims with the NDIA.

Agency-Managed NDIS Plans: We are unable to provide services to participants with agency-managed (also called NDIA-managed) plans. If you currently have agency management and would like to access our psychology services, we recommend discussing plan management or self-management options with your support coordinator. These alternatives can be explored and implemented during your next NDIS plan review.

Our Melbourne Clinic Locations

For Brunswick residents, our Carlton clinic is highly accessible via public transport. Located at the corner of Elgin and Lygon Streets, the clinic sits in the heart of Carlton with excellent tram connections from Brunswick.

Clarity Psychology operates two clinics in inner Melbourne, providing accessible options for NDIS participants across the city:

Carlton Clinic Located at the corner of Elgin and Lygon Streets, our Carlton clinic is easily accessible via public transport and serves residents across Melbourne’s inner north.

Transport options:

• Tram Routes 1 and 6 stop directly at Elgin and Lygon Streets
• Short walk from Melbourne CBD
• Accessible from suburbs including Carlton, Parkville, North Melbourne, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Brunswick, Northcote, Thornbury, and Preston
• Street parking available nearby

Carlton Clinic Phone: 9349 2745

St Kilda Clinic Our St Kilda clinic provides convenient access for residents of Melbourne’s bayside and southern suburbs.

St Kilda Clinic Phone: 9959 8377

Telehealth Services For NDIS participants who prefer online sessions, have mobility difficulties, or live in outer Melbourne areas, we offer telehealth appointments. These sessions provide the same quality psychological therapy delivered via secure video conferencing from the comfort of your own home.

What to Expect from Individual Therapy

Individual psychological therapy provides a confidential and supportive space where you can address your mental health concerns with a qualified psychologist. The therapeutic relationship—built on trust, respect, and genuine collaboration—forms the foundation for meaningful change.

During your first appointment, your psychologist will spend time understanding your current difficulties, your background, what you’ve tried previously, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. This initial assessment ensures treatment aligns with both your NDIS goals and your personal wellbeing objectives. Your psychologist will explain their approach and work collaboratively with you to develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your situation.

Subsequent sessions focus on the specific issues you’re facing and the goals you’re working towards. Depending on your needs, your psychologist might help you:

• Develop new coping strategies for managing difficult emotions
• Process traumatic or distressing experiences in a safe environment
• Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns that maintain difficulties
• Work through behavioural changes that improve daily functioning
• Build skills for managing relationships and interpersonal situations
• Address avoidance patterns that limit your life
• Develop self-compassion and improve self-worth

Sessions are adapted to your individual needs and preferences. Some people benefit from structured, skills-based approaches, while others need more space to explore emotions and experiences. Your psychologist will adjust their approach based on what works best for you and will regularly check in about progress and treatment direction.

It’s important to note that Clarity Psychology focuses specifically on providing psychological therapy for mental health conditions. We do not offer NDIS plan navigation, system advocacy, plan reviews, support coordination, or assistance with NDIS applications and appeals. Our expertise and services centre on delivering quality mental health treatment within the NDIS framework.

The Impact of Psychological Therapy

Mental health conditions can significantly impact every area of life. Depression might make it difficult to maintain daily routines or find motivation. Anxiety can limit where you go and what activities you feel able to do. Trauma can affect your sense of safety and your relationships. These functional impacts—how mental health conditions affect your actual day-to-day life—are often what brings NDIS participants to psychology services.

Through consistent therapeutic support, many people experience meaningful changes:

• Reduced intensity and frequency of symptoms
• Improved capacity to manage difficult emotions when they arise
• Better understanding of their mental health patterns and triggers
• Practical strategies for navigating challenging situations
• Enhanced quality of relationships and communication
• Greater confidence in engaging in daily activities
• Increased ability to work towards personal, social, or vocational goals
• Improved overall wellbeing and life satisfaction

Progress in therapy varies considerably from person to person. Some individuals notice changes relatively quickly, particularly when working on specific skills or symptoms. Others require longer-term support to address complex, long-standing, or deeply rooted difficulties. Your psychologist will work with you to monitor progress, celebrate improvements, and adjust treatment approaches as needed to ensure therapy remains helpful and relevant.

Accessing NDIS Psychology Services in Melbourne

If you’re an NDIS participant in Melbourne seeking psychological support, the first step is confirming that your NDIS plan includes funding for psychology services. Review your plan to check for budget allocated under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living. This is the support category that typically covers psychological therapy.

You’ll also need to know your plan management type (self-managed or plan-managed), as this determines how payments are processed. If you’re unsure about your plan management type or available funding, your support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator can help clarify this information.

Once you’ve confirmed your funding arrangements, you can book an appointment online through our website at www.claritypsych.com.au or contact our clinics directly:

• Carlton Clinic: 9349 2745
• St Kilda Clinic: 9959 8377

If you have questions about whether our services are suitable for your needs or want more information about how our psychologists work, our reception team can provide additional details when you call.

Taking the First Step

Seeking help for mental health difficulties takes courage, and finding appropriate support can make a substantial difference to your daily functioning and quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with long-standing psychological difficulties or more recent challenges, psychological therapy offers an opportunity to develop new ways of understanding and managing symptoms, and to work towards living the life you want to live.

NDIS funding provides access to professional psychological support that might otherwise be difficult to afford. Making use of this opportunity to address your mental health needs is an investment in your overall wellbeing and future.

For NDIS participants across Melbourne seeking an NDIS psychologist, Clarity Psychology provides professional, evidence-based individual therapy in accessible locations. Contact us to discuss how we can support your mental health needs.

Contact Information:

Website: www.claritypsych.com.au

Carlton Clinic: 9349 2745

St Kilda Clinic: 9959 8377