Is Emma Ballard Psychologist a registered NDIS provider?

Emma Ballard Psychologist 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 Emma Ballard Psychologist provide?

Emma Ballard Psychologist provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Emma Ballard Psychologist cover?

Emma Ballard Psychologist is based in St Ives, NSW.

How do I connect with Emma Ballard Psychologist?

You can call +61 448 926 273 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 Emma Ballard Psychologist work with?

Emma works with children, teens and young adults, with specific collaborative approaches for children under 13 and more independent options for older teens.

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.

Emma Ballard Psychologist · Psychology · St Ives, NSW

Our approach

Emma Ballard uses a person-centred, positive and solution-focused approach grounded in evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), informed by neuroscience. Sessions are designed to help clients feel safe, heard and supported while working through their concerns, with a focus on building practical, useable strategies. For children under 13, sessions are typically playful, relaxed and skills-based, with a collaborative approach that includes both parent and child time. Resilience building is central to the counselling work, with the aim of equipping children to manage challenges themselves.

Working with families

When working with children under 13, Emma takes a collaborative approach that usually includes both parent and child, with sessions typically containing dedicated time with you as a parent for feedback and support alongside time alone with your child. For teens and young adults, parent involvement depends on age and circumstances—many older teens and young adults prefer to attend independently, though some parent involvement may be included when suitable. All sessions are strictly confidential, and information is only disclosed when legally required or if there are concerns about health and safety, with clients being made aware of any disclosure when appropriate.

Meet the team

Emma Ballard is a registered psychologist with an endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology, holding a Master's degree in Guidance & Counselling, a Bachelor of Education in Special Educational Needs, and a Bachelor of Primary Education. She has over 20 years of experience working with children and young people. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a full member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi), working in private practice in St Ives, Sydney.

Your first visit

During a first appointment or initial assessment, you'll have time to discuss your child's concerns in a warm, friendly and compassionate environment where their uniqueness is valued. The session structure typically includes dedicated time with you as a parent to provide feedback and support, as well as time alone with your child depending on their age. For counselling, the focus is on understanding what brought you in and beginning to explore practical coping skills and strategies tailored to your child's needs. If an assessment is being conducted, Emma will use evidence-based tools such as cognitive, academic or ADHD assessments depending on what's needed to guide learning support or assist with diagnosis.

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