Is Caterpillar Clinic a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — Caterpillar Clinic is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Supports and Early Childhood Supports. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does Caterpillar Clinic provide?

Caterpillar Clinic provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment, ADHD Assessment and Early Intervention.

Which areas does Caterpillar Clinic cover?

Caterpillar Clinic is based in Bungalow, QLD.

How do I connect with Caterpillar Clinic?

You can call +61 7 4281 6886 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 Caterpillar Clinic work with?

Caterpillar Clinic works with children and young people from early childhood through adolescence, with specialist early intervention services for autistic children aged 2–9 years.

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.

Caterpillar Clinic · Psychology · Bungalow, QLD

Our approach

Sessions at Caterpillar Clinic are engaging, fun, and individualised, using evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT-informed, and Applied Behaviour Analysis. The clinic provides a safe, welcoming environment with child-friendly premises to support children's mental health, developmental, and behavioural challenges. Psychologists tailor interventions to address specific needs, whether that's anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, or emotional regulation. For young autistic children aged 2–9 years, specialist early intervention focuses on communication, play skills, and academic progress. The clinic's experienced team works collaboratively to help children and young people become the best version of themselves.

Working with families

Caterpillar Clinic provides practical support and suggestions for parents and carers as part of its holistic approach to helping children and families. The clinic communicates with families through multiple pathways, including direct consultation and coordination with professional partners such as schools, daycares, and support agencies when relevant to your child's care. Families can reach the clinic by phone on 07 4281 6886, email, or through their contact form, with a commitment to respond within one business day. The clinic supports families experiencing challenging circumstances and aims to bring positive life changes to children and their families through collaborative care. Parent and carer involvement is integral to the clinic's evidence-based interventions.

Meet the team

The team at Caterpillar Clinic includes Dr Rachel Pearce (Clinical Director, Registered Psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst), Kayla Rack (Early Intervention Program Director, Registered Psychologist, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst), registered psychologists Lisa Zappala and Rebecca Byrne, and provisional psychologists Pyper Savage and Sara Petrie. All team members are AHPRA registered and experienced in working with children and adolescents. The clinic specialises in diagnostic assessments and clinical interventions, drawing on evidence-based psychological approaches across a range of childhood challenges. The team is described as experienced, warm, and genuinely caring professionals dedicated to supporting families.

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