Is Desert Flame Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Desert Flame 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 Desert Flame Psychology provide?

Desert Flame Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Desert Flame Psychology cover?

Desert Flame Psychology is based in Cronulla, NSW.

How do I connect with Desert Flame Psychology?

You can call +61 490 940 952 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

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.

Desert Flame Psychology · Psychology · Cronulla, NSW

Our approach

Therapy at Desert Flame Psychology is warm, grounded and non-judgmental, with a focus on creating a comfortable space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Sessions draw on attachment theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and trauma-informed approaches, tailored to suit your individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. The therapeutic relationship is central to the work, with an emphasis on feeling understood rather than analysed. The approach is particularly helpful for people who appear to be coping on the surface but feel stuck, disconnected, or ready for change, exploring the patterns, beliefs, emotions and nervous system responses shaping your experience.

Meet the team

Lauren Hosier is the psychologist at Desert Flame Psychology, bringing two decades of experience supporting people through life's challenges, transitions and moments of growth. She holds AHPRA registration (PSY0002128928) and continues her professional development through ongoing training and supervision. Her work is informed by her personal experience of loss and grief, which has deepened her ability to support clients with compassion and understanding.

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