Is Developing Minds a registered NDIS provider?

Developing Minds 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 Developing Minds provide?

Developing Minds provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Developing Minds cover?

Developing Minds is based in Aberfoyle Park, SA.

How do I connect with Developing Minds?

You can call +61 8 8357 1711 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 Developing Minds work with?

The practice works with children, teenagers and their 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.

Developing Minds · Psychology · Aberfoyle Park, SA

Our approach

The practice uses flexible, evidence-based approaches tailored to each child's individual needs, age and development. Therapy commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and other frameworks such as Positive Parent Training and Attachment Theory. Sessions help children and teens understand their emotions as a normal part of being human, while equipping them with practical skills to manage difficult feelings like anxiety, depression, anger and sadness. The team also works to support parents and caregivers to better understand and respond to their child's emotional and behavioural needs, reducing parenting-related distress and overwhelm.

Working with families

Parents and carers are actively involved in the therapeutic process. Psychologists work specifically with parents and caregivers to help them better understand their child's emotional and behavioural needs, reduce parenting-related distress, and become more attuned and responsive to their child. For telehealth sessions with children and young people, parents or guardians must remain in the same location throughout for safety reasons. The practice also offers seminars to parents about supporting children with challenges and big feelings, and psychologists facilitate parent groups on these topics.

Meet the team

The practice has 23 clinical and registered psychologists, all of whom specialise in working with children, teens and families. Every clinician has 6–8 years of tertiary study, and on average has 12 years of experience working with children and adolescents (with some having up to 25 years). The team meets weekly to monthly to train, consult and update each other on areas of development to provide the best care. Kirrilie Smout is the Director and a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience; she also provides supervision to the team. The practice won the Australian Allied Health Paediatric Practice award in 2018 and holds full accreditation with the National Standards for Mental Health Services (Australia).

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