Is Swiss Family Clinic a registered NDIS provider?

Swiss Family Clinic 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 Swiss Family Clinic provide?

Swiss Family Clinic provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Swiss Family Clinic cover?

Swiss Family Clinic is based in Subiaco, WA.

How do I connect with Swiss Family Clinic?

You can call +61 8 6255 5333 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 Swiss Family Clinic work with?

The clinic accepts new referrals for young people aged up to 16 years, including those not yet at school, primary school-aged and secondary school-aged/adolescent children.

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.

Swiss Family Clinic · Psychology · Subiaco, WA

What Swiss helps with

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Medical assessment and management of mental health conditions by a registered psychiatrist or paediatrician. In addition to therapy, psychiatrists can diagnose complex conditions, prescribe medication and coordinate care with other specialists.

Play Therapy

A therapeutic approach where children express and process emotions, experiences and difficulties through play — their natural language. A play therapist creates a safe space where the child leads and works through challenges at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is widely used for anxiety, depression, OCD and many other mental health challenges, and has strong evidence for both children and adults.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

Trauma-focused therapy for resolving trauma and anxiety in young people.

Adolescent Interpersonal Therapy

Psychotherapy approach tailored for adolescents addressing interpersonal and emotional difficulties.

Attachment-based and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Therapeutic approaches addressing attachment difficulties and deeper psychological patterns.

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.

Psychological Assessment

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.

Parent Support Services

Range of services for parents including parent-child dyadic therapy, parenting groups, and mentalization-based interventions.

Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

Medical assessment and management for adolescents and young adults by a specialist physician.

Our approach

The clinic uses a range of evidence-based psychotherapies tailored to each child's needs, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Adolescent Interpersonal Therapy, Attachment-based and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Sessions involve a collaborative, relationship-focused approach where clinicians often incorporate play, games, creative and fun activities to help young people engage comfortably. The clinic sees children individually, with parent-child pairs, families, or small groups, depending on what's needed. Clinicians work in close partnership with parents and carers, viewing them as essential to supporting change and maintaining progress. The overarching philosophy emphasises fair decision-making where each individual is heard, respected and valued, reflecting Swiss ideals of consensus and concordance.

Working with families

Parents and carers are actively involved throughout the process. The clinic routinely sees young people in conjunction with their parents and family, and sometimes family therapy becomes the main focus of the work. Clinicians work in close partnership with parents and carers, recognising them as essential to supporting change and maintaining gains into the future. At the first appointment, feedback may be sought from others (like teachers) with parental permission, and the clinic provides regular updates on progress and timely feedback to your referrer. The clinic also welcomes feedback from families at any time to ensure the best possible service.

Meet the team

The team comprises mental health clinicians from diverse professional backgrounds. Dr Hayden Wilson is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Medical Director with training from the University of Western Australia, a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Psychiatrists, and experience in both hospital and private sector settings; he offers assessment and therapy for infants through secondary school-aged young people. Dr Donald Payne is an Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine physician trained in the UK with 20 years' experience, including recent postgraduate training in Family Therapy. Helen Thomas is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience specialising in trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties, trained in EMDR and Mentalization-Based Therapy. Katie Astley is a Clinical Psychologist with specialist training in autism assessment and experience in both public and private sector settings, working with young people facing anxiety, mood, school and relationship challenges. All clinicians draw on varied therapeutic modalities and set their own fees.

Your first visit

The initial appointment typically runs 1–1.5 hours, and you're asked to arrive 15 minutes early. You and your child (or the whole family) will be seen together, though individual family members can also be seen separately if comfortable. The clinician will ask many questions about your child's physical, emotional and mental health, growth, development, social skills, family dynamics, schooling and more. They may discuss who else—with your permission—could provide feedback, such as teachers. Many families find it helpful to bring a list of concerns or questions they'd like to cover. By the end of the appointment, the clinician will usually offer initial ideas, recommend a therapeutic approach, and discuss whether the clinic is the right fit for your family's ongoing needs. Payment is collected on the day via credit card, EFTPOS, cash or cheque, and the clinic will guide you through accessing any available Medicare rebates.

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