Is Talking Tails a registered NDIS provider?

Talking Tails 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 Talking Tails provide?

Talking Tails provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Talking Tails cover?

Talking Tails is based in Samford Valley, QLD.

How do I connect with Talking Tails?

You can call +61 434 554 630 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 Talking Tails work with?

The provider works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages.

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.

Talking Tails · Psychology · Samford Valley, QLD

What Talking helps with

Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment

Comprehensive psychiatric assessment including psychosocial holistic opinion, diagnostic and pharmacological expertise.

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.

Depression Treatment

Psychological therapy and support for people experiencing depression, helping them understand low mood, develop coping strategies and re-engage with meaningful activities. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT and interpersonal therapy are commonly used.

Neurodevelopment Disorders

Extensive experience and expertise in evaluation and management of ADHD, ASD and other neurodevelopment difficulties across the lifespan.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Therapy that incorporates trained animals — most commonly dogs or horses — to support emotional, social and physical goals. The presence of an animal can reduce anxiety, encourage engagement and provide a unique motivational context for therapeutic work.

Anxiety Treatment

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.

Addiction Recovery

Support and resources to help overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery.

Distress in Other Domains

Support for abuse, bullying, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, challenging behaviours, panic attacks, relationship issues, self-harm, sexuality/gender identity, stress, suicidal thoughts, PTSD and work related issues.

Eating Related Issues

Psychiatrist fully accredited with ANZAED to work with complex and debilitating eating difficulties.

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.

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.

Therapy Dog Corporate Visits

Therapy dogs visit offices to promote joy, alleviate worries, enhance social interaction and reduce feelings of social isolation.

Our approach

Talking Tails uses a holistic, nature-based approach to therapy that incorporates animal-assisted therapy with the therapy dog Beau as part of your care. Sessions are personally tailored to your individual needs and may take place in the peaceful Samford Valley environment, incorporating outdoor elements such as mindful walks, quiet reflection in natural spaces, or simply enjoying the soothing sounds of wildlife. The approach includes evidence-based therapies such as DBT, MBT, EMDR, and CBT, with sessions being goal-directed to allow time and space to process thoughts and feelings. If office-based sessions feel uncomfortable, Walk Talk Therapy is available, combining the therapeutic benefits of sunlight, movement, exercise, and nature with conversational therapy. This creates a secure, non-judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself and embark on a journey towards holistic healing.

Meet the team

The team comprises Tracy Sweeny-Ward, a senior mental health clinician and credentialed mental health nurse with over 28 years of experience, holding a degree and masters in mental health practice plus post-graduate training in DBT, MBT, EMDR, CBT, Circle of Security, and animal-assisted therapy. Dr David Ward is a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience, trained in the UK as a child and adolescent specialist and involved in establishing early intervention psychosis services; he has extensive training in psychodynamic, family, acceptance and commitment, cognitive and dialectical behavioural therapies, and EMDR, with particular interest in trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, mood, eating and psychotic disorders. Beau, an 8-year-old Labrador, serves as the therapy animal, providing emotional support and comfort during sessions. (Please note: Dr Ward is currently unable to accept new referrals.)

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