Is Family Minded a registered NDIS provider?

Family Minded 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 Family Minded provide?

Family Minded provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Family Minded cover?

Family Minded is based in Sydenham, VIC.

How do I connect with Family Minded?

You can call +61 3 9811 7052 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 Family Minded work with?

Family Minded works with children from infancy through to adolescence and young adults, with some services (like Learn to Play) specifically for children up to ten 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.

Family Minded · Psychology · Sydenham, VIC

Our approach

Family Minded uses a collaborative, family-centred approach grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to each child's unique needs. Sessions combine a mix of talking, play-based work, drawing, and child-friendly therapeutic activities, with both individual and joint parent-child sessions depending on what will support your family best. The team draws from multiple therapeutic frameworks including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, trauma-informed interventions, and play therapy. Therapy aims to be engaging and developmentally appropriate, with flexibility to accommodate how your child learns best, whether that's face-to-face in their welcoming offices or online via telehealth.

Working with families

Family Minded values open communication and active partnership with parents and carers throughout the entire process. Parents are involved in assessment, feedback sessions, and therapy planning, with sessions often combining both parent and child work to support shared goals and family wellbeing. The team provides wrap-around services when multiple family members would benefit, and can arrange parallel appointments so parents and children are seen at the same time to reduce burden on busy families. Regular communication, feedback opportunities, and flexibility in how sessions are structured demonstrate the provider's commitment to supporting families as partners in their child's progress.

Meet the team

Family Minded is a team of child and family-focused clinical and registered psychologists led by Katherine Hill, the director, who specialises in trauma, attachment, autism and neurodivergence. The team includes Betul Mercandagi, Luke Mill, Catherine Cheang, Fiona Fox, Michael Phung, Vanessa Ng, Katerina Botin, and Sam van den Bosch—all registered psychologists or registrars with relevant qualifications in psychology or clinical psychology. Team members hold diverse training across cognitive behavioural therapy, schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, play therapy, EMDR, and neurodiversity-affirming practices, with many having experience in education, community health, youth services, and trauma work. The team operates across offices in Sunbury and Sydenham, with specialisations including neurodevelopmental assessments, autism support, family work, and play therapy.

Your first visit

At a first appointment, the team usually meets with your family to hear about your concerns and hopes in a supportive environment. The initial assessment typically involves a mix of sessions with parents/carers and children, sometimes together and sometimes separately, allowing the psychologist to understand your situation fully. Following these initial sessions, you'll have a dedicated feedback session with parents/carers to discuss findings in more detail and work together to develop a tailored intervention plan that matches your child's specific needs. This collaborative approach means your input and participation are valued at every step, from assessment through to planning and treatment.

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