Is Align Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Align Psychology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Align Psychology provide?

Align Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Align Psychology cover?

Align Psychology is based in Templestowe Lower, VIC.

How do I connect with Align Psychology?

You can call +61 3 8290 0293 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does Align Psychology work with?

The service works with children from 3 years of age, as well as adolescents and adults.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

Align Psychology · Psychology · Templestowe Lower, VIC

What Align helps with

Depression Treatment

Psychological therapy and support for people experiencing depression, helping them understand low mood, develop coping strategies and re-engage with meaningful activities. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT and interpersonal therapy are commonly used.

Bipolar Disorder Support

Psychological counselling to complement medication management for periods of depression and manic symptoms. Addresses elevated mood, difficulty focusing, increased energy, and potential psychotic symptoms.

Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Support for panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, phobias, and social anxiety. Treatment addresses physical symptoms and excessive worries through evidence-based approaches.

Couples/Relationship Therapy

Drawing on Gottman Therapy and PACT approaches, therapy helps couples understand one another, manage conflict, improve communication, and address issues such as infidelity, intimacy problems, and separation adjustment.

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Therapy tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of children and teenagers, addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, social difficulties and school-related stress. Therapists use age-appropriate approaches that engage young people on their own terms.

Parenting Support & Guidance

Support for parents navigating developmental milestones, routines, behaviour management, and emotional intelligence using programs such as Tuning Into Teens and Tuning Into Kids.

Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Evidence-based therapy to help individuals who have experienced trauma — including abuse, accidents or adverse childhood experiences — process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Approaches include EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and somatic therapies.

Stress & Anger Management

Therapy to build understanding of stress and anger responses, recognise early warning signs, develop alternative coping mechanisms, and improve communication and assertiveness skills.

Body Image & Self-Esteem Support

Therapy to explore patterns of disordered eating and negative self-evaluation, build healthy coping mechanisms, and work towards self-acceptance and self-love.

Grief & Loss Counselling

Specialised counselling to support individuals and families navigating bereavement, significant loss or life change. A therapist provides a safe space to process grief at whatever pace is needed and helps clients find meaning and a path forward.

Antenatal & Postnatal Depression/Anxiety Support

Non-judgmental support for women and men experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or following birth, in a safe and nurturing environment where babies are welcome.

Support for Older Individuals

Therapy to help older adults cope with transitions such as retirement, health concerns, social isolation, bereavement, and relocation, building acceptance and creating change towards their goals.

Problematic Substance Use Support

Holistic approach using CBT, EMDR, and ACT to understand reasons for substance use, address past trauma, and work towards client goals for reducing or ceasing use.

Health Psychology

Support for individuals living with chronic illness, injury, or disability using CBT, ACT, and EMDR to manage diagnosis, medical treatments, chronic pain, and associated emotional challenges.

Cognitive Assessment

A standardised assessment of thinking, learning and memory abilities administered by a psychologist. Results identify a person's cognitive profile, highlight strengths and areas of difficulty, and inform recommendations for school support, therapy and NDIS access.

Our approach

The service uses evidence-based approaches grounded in warmth and care, tailored to the presenting issue and age of the child. For children, therapy typically involves play-based interventions alongside approaches such as CBT, social skills training, or EMDR, depending on what needs to be addressed. Sessions are designed as collaborative and meaningful processes that foster resilience, deepen self-awareness, and encourage alignment with personal values and goals. The psychologists view their work through the lens of connection, understanding, knowledge, and empowerment, meeting each person where they are and supporting them along their unique journey. Telehealth appointments are available, and the physical consulting rooms have been thoughtfully designed to be welcoming, calm, and comfortable spaces that encourage open conversation and reflection.

Working with families

Parents and carers are actively involved in the therapeutic process. For younger children, therapy can be conducted dyadically to assist with parent-child attachment, or the child alone can be seen depending on the presenting issue. Support is also provided directly to parents through guidance on developmental milestones, routines, behaviour management, and building emotional intelligence, drawing on emotionally intelligent parenting programs such as Tuning Into Teens and Tuning Into Kids. The admin team will contact families after enquiry and work with parents to understand their needs and preferences. Bubs are always welcome in the clinical space.

Meet the team

The team consists of multiple clinical psychologists and registered psychologists, all registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medicare. Leadership includes Dr Kristy Phillips and Dr Tory Bacon as Principal Clinical Psychologists. The consulting team includes clinical psychologists Jennifer Dix, Dr Anna Zapral, Dr Tara Smythe, Nina Stefanac, Lisa Birch, Sarah Dimitriadis, and Shagun Chawla, along with psychologists Reshma Simon, Jessica Lewandowsky, Georgia Phillips, Tyler Gitsham, Maddy Haydar, Sachi Liston, and Rachel Brodie. Administrative support includes a Practice Manager and clinical receptionists to handle bookings and client enquiries.

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