Is The Family Rooms a registered NDIS provider?

The Family Rooms 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 The Family Rooms provide?

The Family Rooms provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment, ADHD Assessment and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does The Family Rooms cover?

The Family Rooms is based in Mount Lawley, WA.

How do I connect with The Family Rooms?

You can call +61 487 378 941 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 The Family Rooms work with?

Children from as young as 5 years, adolescents, adults and older people.

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.

The Family Rooms · Psychology · Mount Lawley, WA

Our approach

The approach is built on the belief that the problem is the problem, not the person—helping families and young people connect with their own wisdom, creativity and agency in tackling painful challenges. Sessions adopt a playful, creative style, often using music, art, craft, poetry and metaphor alongside talking to help people make sense of experiences and develop new understandings. The practice draws on multiple therapeutic frameworks including narrative therapy, attachment-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness, tailored to what matters to each person and their hopes for life and relationships. The overall aim is to foster renewed possibility and help people move toward their preferred directions in life.

Working with families

The practice actively involves and communicates with parents and carers throughout the therapeutic process, understanding that families are key to supporting young people's wellbeing. Sessions can be structured to include family members, and the team helps parents make informed decisions about who should attend appointments based on what feels right and appropriate for their situation. Davinia works in partnership with families, schools and multi-disciplinary professionals to support children and young people to meet their full potential, and both practitioners adopt a systemic approach that engages families and their community as a means of helping young people and those who care about them to see problems within the wider context of their lives.

Meet the team

The team consists of Dr Davinia Shannahan, a registered psychologist with a Professional Doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology and considerable experience working with children, adolescents and families in schools, not-for-profit organisations and independent practice, and Ben Shannahan, a Family Therapist and Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy with over 20 years of experience and Masters qualifications in Systemic Psychotherapy and Narrative Therapy. Davinia specialises in cognitive and educational assessments exploring learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness and intellectual difficulty, while Ben focuses on family therapy across diverse presentations. Both draw on systemic and narrative approaches and work across individual, couple and family contexts to help people address a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, grief, gender and sexual diversity, and behavioural concerns.

Your first visit

At a first appointment, the team works to understand what matters to you, the hopes you have for life and relationships, and how current challenges are getting in the way. You may be unsure about who should attend—whether to come as a family, with a friend, alone or as a couple—and the practice encourages families to come together and/or bring safe, supportive others when appropriate and it feels right for you. For psychological assessments, the process typically begins with an initial consultation to gather relevant information, followed by two 2-hour assessment sessions, consultations with relevant parties and data collection, then a comprehensive report and feedback consultation, though this can vary depending on the assessment type. The team helps you make decisions about what will work best for your situation.

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