The Whole Family

Unit 2/36-38 Rutherford St, Cairns North QLD 4870

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About The Whole Family

At The Whole Family, we understand that seeking mental health support for yourself or your child involves a certain level of vulnerability. We are here to ensure that at each step along the journey, you feel as supported as possible. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, expert care that empowers individuals and strengthens families.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

The Whole Family lists

Trauma Counselling
Counselling services addressing trauma-related difficulties.
Child-Centred Play Therapy
Play therapy approach for children.
Child Therapy
Clinical psychology services for children addressing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and related difficulties.
Adult Therapy
Clinical psychology services for adults addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout.
ADHD Assessment
Formal assessment services for ADHD.
Supervision Services
Supervision services for provisional and registered psychologists.

Get to know The Whole Family

From The Whole Family's website.

  • Our approach

    The Whole Family delivers compassionate, expert care that empowers individuals and strengthens families. Sessions address a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation struggles, stress and burnout. The service offers multiple therapy modalities including trauma counselling, child-centred play therapy, child therapy, and adult therapy. The practice is built on the belief that it takes a village to help children and adults thrive, with clinicians committed to helping clients feel valued, supported, and truly understood throughout their journey.

  • Meet the team

    The team comprises five qualified clinicians. Stacey Lanza is the Practice Principal and Clinical Psychologist (B Psych (Hons), M Psych (Clin), MAPS). Tayla Squires is a Psychologist (BSc (Psych), GradDipPsych). Nikki Nucifora is a Clinical Psychologist (BPsySc (Hons), MPsych (Clin), MAPS). Rebecca Blackwood is a Clinical Psychologist (BA/LLB (Hon), Grad Dip Psyc, BAPsyc (Hon), MClinPsyc, MAPS). Alannah O'Brien is a Registered Counsellor (BPsychSc, DipCouns, DipCS, MACA).

Locations & areas served

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Whole Family a registered NDIS provider?

The Whole Family is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does The Whole Family provide?

The Whole Family provides Psychology, Behavioural Support and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does The Whole Family cover?

The Whole Family is based in Cairns North, QLD.

How do I connect with The Whole Family?

You can call +61 429 777 954, email them and visit their website.

What ages does The Whole Family work with?

Services are provided for children, teenagers, and adults of all ages.Based on The Whole Family's website

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment 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 Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP 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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