Is Verve Psychology—Thornlands a registered NDIS provider?

Verve Psychology—Thornlands 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 Verve Psychology—Thornlands provide?

Verve Psychology—Thornlands provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Verve Psychology—Thornlands cover?

Verve Psychology—Thornlands is based in Thornlands, QLD.

How do I connect with Verve Psychology—Thornlands?

You can call +61 7 3286 1233 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

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.

Verve Psychology—Thornlands · Psychology · Thornlands, QLD

Our approach

Verve Psychology uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Sessions are grounded in building a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust, dignity and respect. The team employs multiple evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and EMDR, combined to achieve the best outcome. Care is delivered from a personalised, client-centered perspective that is culturally responsive and gender-affirming, recognising that all people are unique with differing life experiences, values and opinions. The overarching goal is to empower clients with the tools and insights needed to lead a fulfilling life.

Meet the team

Verve Psychology is led by Umesh Shah, a Senior Psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field across public and private services in Victoria and Queensland. Umesh holds qualifications in both social work and psychology, completed through Australian university studies and professional training. He is a bilingual (Nepali–English) psychologist working from a cross-cultural, gender-affirming approach. He brings extensive experience providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and first responders, with particular expertise in trauma-related conditions including PTSD and complex PTSD, and other complex mental health disorders. The website indicates there are additional clinicians on the team with different areas of interest and age specialties, though further details are not provided.

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