Is Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy a registered NDIS provider?

Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy 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 Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy provide?

Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy cover?

Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy is based in Kiama, NSW.

How do I connect with Shoalhaven Psychology Services & Consultancy?

You can call +61 2 4464 3626 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.

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What Shoalhaven helps with

Anxiety Therapy

Therapy and support to help children and adults understand and manage anxiety — including worry, panic, phobias and social anxiety. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, and helps individuals gradually face feared situations with greater confidence.

Depression Counselling

A talking-based support that helps people work through emotional difficulties, relationship challenges, grief, stress or mental health concerns. A counsellor listens without judgement and helps you develop coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction.

Grief 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.

Relationship Therapy

Support to find ways to relate honestly and develop healthy communication in relationships.

Stress Management

Evidence-based strategies and therapies that help individuals identify sources of stress and build resilience and coping skills. Approaches may include mindfulness, relaxation techniques, CBT and lifestyle adjustments.

Trauma Therapy

Evidence-based therapy to help individuals who have experienced trauma — including abuse, accidents or adverse childhood experiences — process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact. Approaches include EMDR, trauma-focused CBT and somatic therapies.

Workplace Psychological Support

Help for psychological injury that occurs when workplace stress elicits a stress response to the point of a psychological disorder.

Motivational Issues Support

Assistance for low motivation and energy to prevent getting stuck in a vicious cycle.

Psychological 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.

Sexual Assault Support

Counselling and support for those affected by sexual assault.

Telehealth Services

Therapy, assessment and consultation delivered remotely via video call, allowing families to access support from home without the need to travel. Telehealth sessions cover most services including psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and counselling.

School-Based Services

Allied health and therapeutic services delivered directly within a school setting to support students with disability, developmental differences or learning difficulties. This model reduces disruption to schooling and allows therapists to collaborate with teachers in the child's natural learning environment.

Concrete Steps Online Program

Online learning modules designed to provide a head start in therapy and consistent best practice care, making therapy more affordable for the community.

Our approach

Shoalhaven Psychology uses a collaborative, supportive approach that integrates a variety of evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. Sessions involve talking with your psychologist about why you've come to therapy, your concerns, and what you'd like to achieve. The practice believes in whole wellbeing and addressing all aspects of yourself—physiological, biological, mental and social—to help you process and adapt to life changes. Your therapist will be present, connecting with transparency, dignity and respect, and bringing humour into sessions to reduce tension and enhance the therapeutic relationship. Therapy is viewed as a collaborative process where you learn new skills and ways of managing distress while working with a psychologist who is genuinely committed to your growth and progress.

Meet the team

The Principal Psychologist is Janine Lord, who brings more than twenty years of experience as a psychologist and offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Calida Felton is a newly registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) holding a Masters of Counselling degree. All psychologists have tertiary qualifications in psychology and hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Psychology Board of Australia. The team maintains current registration through ongoing professional development and holds membership with the Australian Psychological Society or Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. Team members are described as having high emotional intelligence, being empathic, kind, gentle, humble, and down to earth.

Your first visit

At your first appointment, your psychologist will begin by going through important paperwork including an information form, consent form (covering confidentiality and fees), and other relevant information; if you have a medical referral this will be discussed. The remainder of the session focuses on talking about why you've come to therapy, your concerns, personal circumstances, challenges, and what you'd like to get from therapy. Your psychologist will ask questions to gather relevant information to help you, so don't worry about knowing what to say. Sessions typically last 50–60 minutes, and over the first three to four sessions you'll develop a plan with your psychologist to clarify what to expect going forward.

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