Psychology
for NDIS Participants and private clients
Psychology
for NDIS Participants and private clients
Build emotional wellbeing, confidence and daily life skills with personalised psychology support tailored to your NDIS goals.
Psychology helps people understand thoughts, feelings and behaviours, develop coping strategies, and build confidence participating at home, school, and in the community.
We can help you:
- Build emotional regulation and coping skills
- Support anxiety, mood and behavioural challenges
- Improve confidence, relationships and participation
- Access therapy aligned to your NDIS goals
What is psychology?
Psychology is an allied health service that supports mental health, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and daily functioning.
Under the NDIS, psychology can help people build skills to manage emotions, develop positive coping strategies, improve relationships, increase participation and work towards personal goals.
Watch our video and learn more about
our Psychology service (60 sec)
Is psychology covered under the NDIS?
Yes. Psychology is funded under the NDIS when it supports your disability-related goals, emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, relationships or participation. We can also provide psychology services privately or through Medicare, depending on what suits your situation.
Do I need a referral?
No, you don’t need a formal referral to access psychology through LiveBig. You can contact us directly or be referred by a support coordinator, plan manager, family member or other provider.
Where can psychology sessions happen?
Psychology sessions can happen at home, school, in the community or via telehealth, wherever support is most appropriate and comfortable.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 45–60 minutes, depending on your needs, goals and plan.
Signs psychology might help
- Ongoing anxiety, worry or emotional distress
- Low mood, withdrawal or reduced motivation
- Difficulty managing emotions or behaviour
- Challenges with relationships or social confidence
- Trouble coping with change or transitions
- Difficulty building routines or daily life skills
- Increased stress for families or carers
- Reduced participation at school, work or in the community
Psychology for different needs
Psychology for autism
Psychology for autism can support emotional regulation, anxiety, social confidence, identity, routines and coping strategies. Therapy may help people understand emotions, manage overwhelm, navigate social situations and build confidence participating in everyday life.
Common goals may include managing transitions, reducing anxiety in busy environments, building self-advocacy skills, or developing strategies to support school, work or community participation.
Psychology for ADHD
Psychology can support people with ADHD to build emotional regulation, routines, planning skills, confidence and coping strategies. Therapy may focus on managing frustration, improving motivation, building self-awareness and developing practical tools for daily life.
Psychology for anxiety and mood
Psychology can help people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress or emotional distress. Support may include learning calming strategies, identifying triggers, building coping skills and improving confidence in everyday situations.
Psychology for behaviour and emotional regulation
Psychology can help people understand the emotions, thoughts and situations that may contribute to behaviour. Therapy focuses on building healthy coping strategies, increasing self-awareness and supporting positive participation.
How our psychology works
Getting Started
We learn about your needs, goals and NDIS plan.
Assessment
A psychologist completes an assessment to understand your strengths, challenges and areas for support.
Therapy plan
We create in collaboration with you and your key supports a personalised therapy plan aligned to your goals.
Ongoing support
Regular sessions help build skills, track progress and adjust supports over time.
Reporting
We handle the reporting for NDIS reviews
What’s included in our psychology services
- Psychology assessments, including cognitive assessments for both adults and children
- Individual therapy sessions
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Anxiety, mood and coping support
- Behaviour and relationship support
- Goal setting and daily functioning strategies
- Family, carer and support team guidance
- NDIS reports and documentation
Psychology often works alongside services like occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy and behaviour support. As a multidisciplinary provider, LiveBig can bring these supports together, making it easier to coordinate your care and reduce the complexity of managing multiple providers.
Is psychology covered by your NDIS plan?
We use the NDIS price guide for our service charges and if you are a private client contact us and we can talk through your options.
Psychology is usually funded under:
- Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living (NDIS Item Number 15_005_0118_1_3)
Not sure if your plan includes funding for psychology?
Our team can help you understand your plan and get started.
Who we support
NDIS participants, children, adolescents and adults
People wanting to build emotional wellbeing and coping skills
Individuals working on confidence, relationships and participation
Families, carers and support networks
Where we deliver psychology
We work with you to provide services where it best suits you, including at home, school, or in the community. We also offer telehealth for added flexibility.
Our approach is centred around your life and goals. We work with your support network where appropriate, including family, carers, teachers and other providers, to help strategies carry through into daily routines.
Practical outcomes we focus on
Improved emotional regulation
Greater confidence and self-awareness
Better coping strategies for everyday life
Improved relationships and participation
Increased independence and wellbeing
Why LiveBig?
- National NDIS provider
- NDIS registered provider
- Multidisciplinary therapy team
- Flexible delivery (home, community, telehealth)
- Focus on real-life outcomes, not just sessions
Our psychologists
- AHPRA-registered psychologists
- Experienced across a range of disabilities and support needs
- Trained in different modalities and assessments to meet a variety of needs
- Focused on practical, real-world outcomes
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach across LiveBig
Filter by location:
Ravnil L.
Psychologist
Queensland
Micaela M.
Psychologist
Queensland
Lucy B.
Psychologist
Victoria
Janine B.
Psychologist
Queensland
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start psychology with LiveBig?
Getting started is simple. You can contact our team directly or ask your support coordinator to make a referral. We’ll take the time to understand your goals, review your NDIS plan, and match you with the right psychologist.
Do I need a referral?
No, you don’t need a formal referral, you can contact us directly for support.
Can psychology sessions be done at home or school?
Yes. Psychology can be delivered at home, school, in the community or via telehealth.
How quickly can I get started?
Timeframes vary depending on location and availability, but we aim to connect you with a psychologist as quickly as possible.
What happens in a psychology assessment?
A psychology assessment involves understanding your strengths, challenges, emotional wellbeing, behaviour and goals. Your psychologist may ask questions about your routines, relationships, coping strategies and support needs. You’ll receive recommendations and a therapy plan tailored to your goals.
Can psychology help with anxiety or emotional regulation?
Yes. Psychology can help people understand anxiety, stress and emotional responses, and develop practical strategies to manage emotions in everyday situations.
For further information
Download our Psychology factsheet
Endorse LiveBig as your Service Provider
With the introduction of the PACE NDIS system, please ensure that LiveBig is endorsed as your Provider.
To assist, our Organisation ID is 405 006 0975
There are two ways a participant or nominee can endorse a provider:
- Contact the NDIA National Call Centre on 1800 800 110 and advise that they would like to endorse the provider
- Via their "My NDIS contact" - this could be a Local Area Coordinator or Planner.
Psychology often works alongside:
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