Is GBY (Guided By You) Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

GBY (Guided By You) Therapy 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 GBY (Guided By You) Therapy provide?

GBY (Guided By You) Therapy provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does GBY (Guided By You) Therapy cover?

GBY (Guided By You) Therapy is based in Randwick, NSW.

How do I connect with GBY (Guided By You) Therapy?

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

What ages does GBY (Guided By You) Therapy work with?

GBY Therapy works with children from infancy through to young adults, with specific clinicians offering services for different age ranges (infants and young children through to adolescents aged 13–18).

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.

GBY (Guided By You) Therapy · Psychology · Randwick, NSW

What GBY helps with

Individual Therapy (50 mins)

Evidence-based individual sessions to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, executive functioning, and other mental health concerns.

Individual Therapy (90 mins)

Extended individual therapy sessions for clients who need longer sessions than the standard 50-minute format.

Children and Young People Therapy

Therapeutic support for children and young people with focus on emotional regulation, attachment, and family relationships.

Couples Therapy

Therapy for couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdowns or major life transitions. A therapist helps partners understand each other's perspectives, improve communication and work toward a healthier, more connected relationship.

Family Therapy

Therapy that works with the whole family — or key members — to improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen relationships. It recognises that difficulties often affect and are affected by family dynamics, and works on shared patterns rather than focusing on one individual alone.

Eating Disorders Treatment

Specialist psychological and medical treatment for conditions such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Treatment is usually multidisciplinary — involving a psychologist, dietitian and sometimes a medical professional — and aims to restore health and build a positive relationship with food.

Trauma & PTSD Therapy

Trauma-informed therapy for complex trauma, PTSD, developmental trauma, and phobias using ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, and somatic approaches.

Cool Kids Anxiety Program

Eight-lesson online program for children aged 7-17 and their parents teaching anxiety management, confidence building, and resilience.

Circle of Security Program

Eight-session parenting program helping caregivers strengthen bonds with their child by understanding and responding to emotional needs.

Tuning into Teens Program

Program for parents of adolescents teaching emotion coaching strategies to improve communication and reduce conflict.

Youth DBT Group Program

Twelve-week online DBT skills group for young people aged 13-18 focusing on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Adult DBT Skills Group

Ten-week online DBT skills group for adults managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and coping with stress.

Clinical Supervision

Structured support for practitioners to reflect on their clinical work, receive expert guidance and maintain professional standards. Supervision is required for many Allied Health and mental health professionals and supports safe, high-quality care.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Accredited and evidence-based training with rolling intake throughout the year.

Professional Training & Workshops

Tailored training and workshops designed to meet organisational needs and professional development.

Elite Performance Coaching

Performance coaching using psychotherapy strategies for elite athletes and performers to decrease performance anxiety and overcome workplace hurdles.

Our approach

At GBY Therapy, the approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, tailored to each child and family's unique needs. Sessions integrate multiple therapeutic frameworks—including CBT, DBT, EMDR, attachment-focused work, and trauma-informed practice—selected based on what will best support the child. The practice operates from a strengths-based, neuro-affirming perspective that celebrates children as they are while helping them understand and overcome internal barriers. Family involvement is central, with therapy often including parents or caregivers in sessions to build skills, confidence, and understanding. Sessions create a safe, reflective space where children can reconnect with themselves, build emotional awareness, and develop practical coping tools for everyday life.

Working with families

Parents and carers are actively involved throughout the therapeutic process. The practice delivers several evidence-based parenting programs—Circle of Security, Tuning into Teens, and Cool Kids Anxiety Program—that teach parents practical strategies and skills to support their child's emotional regulation and wellbeing. Many individual therapy sessions include parents or caregivers working alongside the clinician to build understanding and confidence. The team works closely with parents to support emotional development, behaviour management, and communication across home, school, and community settings. This collaborative approach recognises that lasting change happens when parents and children work together with professional support.

Meet the team

The team at GBY Therapy is an all-social work practice with clinicians bringing additional backgrounds in education, psychology, and related disciplines. The principal therapist and founder is Cassandra Gavel (BSW, AMHSW), a Medicare provider with over a decade of experience, specialising in complex trauma, eating disorders, and attachment-focused work, with extensive post-graduate training in EMDR, ACT, Family-Based Treatment, and trauma-informed therapy. Caitlin Gaffney (MSW, AMHSW) is a Medicare provider with expertise in eating disorders, trauma, self-harm, and substance use. Jen Elhindi (AMHSW) has a Master of Mental Health and specialises in supporting teens, young adults, and neurodivergent families with a strengths-based, values-driven approach. Teighan Beckley (MSW) holds a Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children aged 3–13 in NDIS, disability, and mental health settings with trauma-responsive, attachment-informed practice.

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