Is Evolve Minds a registered NDIS provider?

Evolve 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 Evolve Minds provide?

Evolve Minds provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Evolve Minds cover?

Evolve Minds is based in Newport, VIC.

How do I connect with Evolve Minds?

You can call +61 452 654 623 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.

Evolve Minds · Psychology · Newport, VIC

Our approach

Sessions are grounded in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Schema Therapy. The therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, tailored to each child's strengths, culture, and goals. For children and adolescents, a family-oriented approach is used, involving parents, teachers, and allied-health professionals to create practical, individualised strategies. Sessions are described as warm, playful, and supportive spaces where children build confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience through creative, evidence-based care.

Working with families

The practice provides child and family therapy that involves the whole family, with sessions designed to include the child, parents, or both depending on treatment goals. Dr Riham adopts a collaborative, family-oriented approach that involves parents, teachers, and allied-health professionals to create practical, individualised strategies. Parents are central partners in the therapeutic process, working together with the psychologist to foster their child's growth, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

Meet the team

The practice is led by Dr Riham Abousennah, a Registered Psychologist (PhD) with over two decades of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2002. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. and the Australian Islamic Medical Association. Dr Riham has worked with more than 700 clients across private practice and university-based services in Australia and internationally, and collaborates with the TreeHause Autism Assessment & Therapy Team, paediatricians, and allied-health specialists.

Evolve Minds

What families say

About Evolve Minds

What Evolve helps with

Get to know Evolve