Is The Gut Centre a registered NDIS provider?

The Gut Centre 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 Gut Centre provide?

The Gut Centre provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does The Gut Centre cover?

The Gut Centre is based in Kew East, VIC.

How do I connect with The Gut Centre?

You can call +61 1300 488 287 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 Gut Centre work with?

The Gut Centre treats children as young as 4 years old, as well as adolescents and adults.

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 Gut Centre · Psychology · Kew East, VIC

Our approach

The Gut Centre specialises in treating gut-brain disorders using evidence-based brain-gut therapies, combining gut-directed hypnotherapy with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychological interventions. Sessions are tailored to each person's specific condition and needs, incorporating the latest research-supported techniques. Treatments have demonstrated approximately 80% efficacy in improving gastrointestinal symptoms long-term. The centre's approach is collaborative and multidisciplinary, drawing on expertise from gut psychologists, hypnotherapists, dietitians and pelvic floor physiotherapists working together. This integrated team approach has been shown through published research to be particularly effective for functional gut disorders.

Working with families

The centre takes a collaborative approach with parents and carers as a core part of treatment, liaising with families, GPs, paediatricians, gastroenterologists and school counsellors to provide the highest level of multidisciplinary care. This partnership approach demonstrates a strong commitment to working with parents throughout their child's treatment journey. Parents are involved as essential partners in achieving the best possible outcomes and helping children manage their gut symptoms and overall wellbeing.

Meet the team

The Gut Centre has Australia's largest team of GI psychologists, founded and directed by Dr Jim Kantidakis, a clinical psychologist and gut-directed clinical hypnotherapist with over 14 years of experience. Dr Kantidakis was the first Australian to train with leading gastroenterologist Prof Whorewell's team in Manchester and maintains strong links with world leaders in gastroenterology. The multidisciplinary team includes gut psychologists, gut-directed hypnotherapists, dietitians and pelvic floor physiotherapists, all specialising in functional gut disorders. With clinics across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane plus nationwide telehealth, the team is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, collaborative care.

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