Is The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Yes — The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology is a registered NDIS provider, approved to deliver Therapeutic Supports. You can use NDIS funding for eligible supports.

What services does The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology provide?

The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology cover?

The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology is based in Wheelers Hill, VIC.

How do I connect with The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology?

You can call +61 1300 224 665 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 Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology work with?

The Talk Shop works with children, adolescents and adults across all ages and stages.

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 The helps with

Individual Psychology

Assessment and therapy provided by a registered psychologist to support mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. Psychologists work across the lifespan — helping children, adolescents and adults understand and manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and learning differences.

Child Psychology

Adolescent Psychology

Couples Psychology

Support for relationship difficulties, communication breakdowns, separation, and intimacy issues.

Family Psychology

Family therapy for conflict, communication difficulties, grief, blended family transitions, and parenting challenges involving two or more family members.

ADHD Assessment

A structured evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist to determine whether ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is present. It typically includes questionnaires, clinical interviews, rating scales and sometimes cognitive testing, and results in recommendations for support and treatment.

Autism Assessment

A multi-disciplinary evaluation that determines whether a child or adult meets the criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It usually involves observation, standardised assessments and parent or teacher interviews, resulting in a diagnostic report that opens access to therapy and NDIS supports.

General Psychological Assessment

Cognitive, emotional, and behavioural assessments for a range of presentations suitable for NDIS, court, school, or occupational purposes.

Telehealth Psychology

Clinical Hypnotherapy

A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help individuals access a receptive mental state where they can explore thoughts, feelings and habits. Clinical hypnotherapy is used for a range of conditions including anxiety, phobias, pain and habit change.

Home Visit Psychology

For clients unable to attend a clinic due to mobility, health conditions, or complex needs in the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Multilingual Psychology

Therapy available in languages other than English with psychologists speaking 15+ languages.

Our approach

The Talk Shop psychologists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your child's unique needs and goals. They are trained in multiple therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes long, and your psychologist will work with you to understand what's happening and develop practical strategies for change. The team brings diverse expertise across child development, neurodiversity, trauma and grief, and other specialisations, so you'll be matched with someone whose experience fits your child's specific needs.

Meet the team

The Talk Shop has a diverse team of Registered, Provisional and Clinical Psychologists, all registered with AHPRA. Registered Psychologists have completed minimum six years of training; Clinical Psychologists have completed additional specialist training (minimum eight years) and handle more complex presentations; Provisional Psychologists are completing their supervised internship year and provide evidence-based therapy at lower cost. The team speaks over 15 languages and comes from varied cultural backgrounds, with specialisations spanning trauma, grief, child development, neurodiversity, autism and ADHD assessment.

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