Is Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist a registered NDIS provider?

Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family 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.

How do I connect with Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist?

You can call +61 493 362 096 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.

Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist…

What Haven helps with

Adult and Child Psychology

General psychological services for adults and children.

Family Therapies

Therapeutic support for families.

NDIS Therapeutic Supports

A broad range of services — including therapy, counselling, peer support and coaching — that help individuals manage mental health conditions and build wellbeing. Support can be accessed through the mental health system, the NDIS or private practitioners.

Diagnostic Assessments

A thorough evaluation by a psychologist using standardised tests, interviews and observation to understand a person's cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results inform diagnosis and guide recommendations for therapy, school adjustments and support services.

Workers Compensation

SIRA approved providers for workers compensation cases.

Chronic Pain Management

A multidisciplinary approach to reducing and managing persistent pain, combining psychological strategies, physiotherapy, exercise physiology and education. The goal is to improve quality of life and daily functioning, not just to reduce pain intensity.

Stress and Anxiety Management

Counselling and support for stress and anxiety.

Parenting Support

Guidance and skill-building for parents and carers to better understand their child's development, manage challenging behaviours and build a warm, secure relationship. Programs may be one-on-one or delivered in groups and draw on evidence-based frameworks tailored to the family's needs.

Grief and Loss Counselling

Specialised counselling to support individuals and families navigating bereavement, significant loss or life change. A therapist provides a safe space to process grief at whatever pace is needed and helps clients find meaning and a path forward.

Perinatal Psychology

Assessment and therapy provided by a registered psychologist to support mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. Psychologists work across the lifespan — helping children, adolescents and adults understand and manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and learning differences.

Mental Health Care Plans

Services with rebates for valid Mental Health Care Plans.

Our approach

Sessions are play-based and use the latest technologies alongside evidence-based interventions to keep children engaged and supported. The team takes a neuroaffirming approach that respects and celebrates neurodiversity, tailoring care to each child's unique strengths, needs and goals. Every interaction is underpinned by trauma-informed care, ensuring children feel safe, respected and empowered to express themselves. Therapists draw on several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Systems Therapies, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to your child's particular needs. Parents and caregivers are actively involved throughout, so strategies introduced in sessions can be reinforced at home and create a consistent, supportive environment for growth.

Working with families

Parents and caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process and are actively involved throughout treatment. The clinic works collaboratively with families so that strategies and tools introduced in sessions can be reinforced at home, creating a consistent and supportive environment for growth. Several psychologists are specifically trained in evidence-based parent support programs (such as Circle of Security and the Gottman Institute's Bringing Baby Home program) and work from a parent-as-co-therapist model, aiming to empower families and strengthen supports where possible. This collaborative approach ensures that therapy extends beyond the clinic and into the family's everyday life.

Meet the team

Haven Psychology Shellharbour has a team of seven registered psychologists with diverse qualifications and expertise. Meg Hass is the principal psychologist and director, a registered psychologist with interests in child psychology, perinatal mental health and neurodiversity support. Jennifer Shore has a Master's in School Psychology and 10 years of childcare experience, specialising in early intervention and supporting neurodiverse children. Joanne Price and Michelle Lloyd are registered psychologists offering play-based and family-systems approaches. Laura Down brings extensive experience in trauma-focused care and family support. Amber Burden-Hill is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in neurodivergent children and comprehensive assessments. Alyson Catto, a board-approved supervisor with 30+ years' experience, specialises in multiple therapeutic modalities and assessments for learning disorders and neurodiversity.

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