While many people don't find it difficult getting to a psychologist's office, for others, it means organising transport, managing fatigue, rearranging supports, navigating sensory overload, or simply finding a psychologist close by who feels like the right fit.
That's where Telehealth makes a real difference. It's easier than you think for participants to access an NDIS psychologist online, and for many people it's a more comfortable and practical way to get support.
At Chosen Family, our NDIS psychology services are available via Telehealth Australia-wide, helping participants access personalised, disability-informed psychological support.
What does online NDIS psychology actually look like?
Telehealth psychology is very similar to an in-person psychology appointment, only you connect with your psychologist through a secure video session rather than travelling to their clinic. You might join from home, a quiet room at work or another private space where you feel comfortable talking.
A good psychologist will take their time to understand what life actually looks like for you, taking into consideration your disability, neurodivergence, relationships, identity, environment, support network and the things that make everyday life easier or harder.
At Chosen Family, psychology isn't just about giving you strategies and sending you on your way. The support we provide is shaped around your individual goals, experiences and capacity.
Who can benefit from online psychology?
There isn't one particular type of person who benefits from Telehealth. You may be autistic or have ADHD and be feeling completely burnt out after years of masking. You might be experiencing emotional overwhelm or finding it difficult to regulate when life becomes too much. Maybe you're going through a major life transition, exploring your identity or feeling exhausted from trying to meet everybody else's expectations.
Perhaps you've tried therapy before and walked away thinking, That just wasn't for me.
Sometimes it isn't therapy itself that's the problem. Sometimes the approach, environment or therapist simply wasn't the right fit.
Chosen Family's NDIS psychology services support people with experiences that can be layered and complex, including neurodivergent participants, LGBTQIA+ people, carers, parents and people navigating burnout, trauma, overwhelm and major life changes.
Can psychology be funded through the NDIS?
Psychology may be funded through the NDIS when the support relates to your disability and is included within your plan, commonly through Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living.
Importantly, NDIS psychology can involve much more than regular therapy appointments.
Depending on your circumstances, psychology support may include assessments, progress reports, reassessment reports, NDIS access reports, functional assessments, collaboration with your support team and therapeutic support designed to help build skills and independence.
If you're unsure how your funding can be used, you can speak with your support coordinator or https://www.chosen.family/contact-us to discuss your circumstances.
Does Telehealth still feel personal?
It certainly can. And for some people, meeting from home actually makes therapy more comfortable. There's no need to manage an unfamiliar waiting room. You don't have to travel when you're tired. You may have more control over lighting, noise, seating, sensory input and what happens immediately before or after your appointment.
That can be particularly valuable for people who experience sensory sensitivities, anxiety, fatigue, chronic overwhelm or difficulty travelling.
Finding a psychologist who understands the bigger picture
Chosen Family's Registered Psychologist, Kia Bishop, provides Telehealth psychology Australia-wide and works with people with ADHD, autism, LGBTQIA+ clients and people experiencing burnout, overwhelm and life transitions.
Her approach incorporates evidence-based therapies including, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic and nervous system-informed therapy, and EMDR.
Just as importantly, therapy is designed to create a space where you don't feel like you have to mask, perform or pretend everything is fine.
Support that fits into real life
One of the biggest benefits of accessing an NDIS psychologist online with Chosen Family is that support can become part of your actual life rather than another complicated appointment you need to organise around it.
Telehealth can open up your options beyond whoever happens to practise closest to home, particularly if you live regionally or remotely or you're looking for someone with experience in neurodivergence, disability or LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
If you're looking for NDIS psychology support that feels collaborative, thoughtful and grounded in your individual experience, explore Chosen Family's NDIS psychology services.
Ready to take the next step? You can submit a psychology referral online or contact Chosen Family to talk about the support you're looking for.
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