Is Brisbane Specialist Suites a registered NDIS provider?

Brisbane Specialist Suites 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 Brisbane Specialist Suites provide?

Brisbane Specialist Suites provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Brisbane Specialist Suites cover?

Brisbane Specialist Suites is based in Spring Hill, QLD.

How do I connect with Brisbane Specialist Suites?

You can call +61 499 267 211 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 Brisbane Specialist Suites work with?

The practice works with children, adolescents and young 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.

Brisbane Specialist Suites · Psychology · Spring Hill, QLD

Our approach

Dr Catherine Llewellyn works collaboratively and sensitively with children and families to develop treatment plans suited to individual needs. Sessions follow a comprehensive approach that begins with detailed history-taking from caregivers covering observations across multiple settings, family history, and past medical history using a bio-psycho-social framework. First-line treatment typically consists of regular psychological sessions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles, with caregivers actively participating and learning skills to reinforce strategies at home. Medication is only considered when psychological strategies have proven insufficient or when anxiety severity prevents the child from engaging in therapy or raises concerns about self-harm. As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Llewellyn is uniquely positioned to understand the complex emotional, social and cognitive developmental needs of children and adolescents.

Working with families

Caregivers play a strong role in their child's therapy and are encouraged to actively participate in treatment. Dr Llewellyn teaches caregivers specific skills and strategies that they can reinforce at home to support their child's progress. Parents or guardians are involved in the comprehensive initial assessment, and both guardians' involvement is particularly important if the child lives between two households. The practice welcomes significant support persons to attend appointments and works collaboratively with families and community supports to establish appropriate treatment plans.

Meet the team

The team is led by Dr Catherine Llewellyn, a Child, Adolescent, Adult and Addiction Psychiatrist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician with over 30 years of psychiatry experience and more than 15 years of psychology experience. The practice operates as a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in treating children. Psychiatrists at Brisbane Specialist Suites are uniquely able to accurately diagnose emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties, provide targeted psychotherapeutic support, and prescribe medications where appropriate.

Your first visit

The initial appointment involves two parts: first, a comprehensive assessment with parents or guardians to gather detailed history including observations of the child in multiple settings, family history, past medical history, and previous interventional strategies tried. Your specialist will also request collateral information from prior treatment providers and school. The second part involves an interview with your child, who may be interviewed alone as is standard practice. During this time, the specialist screens for any co-existing learning or language disorders and may recommend blood tests if medication is being considered to exclude possible medical conditions that can present with anxiety symptoms.

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