Psychology Headquarters 
Psychology Headquarters provides psychology services for people across Sydney’s northwest, with clinic locations in The Ponds, Windsor, Rouse Hill and Kellyville Ridge.
For NDIS participants, psychology may sometimes be funded when the support is directly related to disability needs and is focused on building or maintaining functional capacity, independence and participation in everyday life.
The NDIS does not generally fund psychology simply because a person has a mental health condition. Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions are usually the responsibility of the mainstream health system rather than the NDIS.
How Can NDIS Psychology Support Help?
NDIS-funded psychology is generally focused on helping a participant manage disability-related barriers that affect everyday functioning.
Depending on the participant’s goals, needs and approved NDIS supports, psychology may help with areas such as:
- Developing emotional regulation skills.
- Building practical coping strategies.
- Improving problem-solving and decision-making.
- Developing social and communication skills.
- Building confidence in everyday activities.
- Managing disability-related barriers to community participation.
- Increasing independence at home, school, work or in the community.
- Developing routines and strategies for daily living.
- Preparing for important life transitions.
- Building skills to participate in relationships, education, employment or community activities.
The NDIS describes therapy supports as services that can help participants improve or maintain skills and independence in everyday activities, including psychosocial functioning, problem-solving, social interaction and community participation. Psychology is included among the therapy professions that may provide eligible supports.
Functional Capacity and NDIS Psychology
A major focus of NDIS psychology is functional capacity.
Functional capacity refers to a person’s ability to carry out everyday activities. The NDIS considers areas including:
- Communication
- Learning
- Mobility
- Self-care
- Self-management
- Social interaction
Psychologists may also be involved in functional capacity assessment where this is appropriate to the participant’s disability-related needs.
At Psychology Headquarters, the focus of an NDIS-related psychology service should be connected to the participant’s individual goals and the impact their disability has on everyday functioning.
What Psychology Services May Not Be Funded by the NDIS?
Not every psychology service is an NDIS support.
The NDIS generally does not fund clinical mental health services whose primary purpose is:
- Diagnosing a mental health condition.
- Clinical treatment of a mental health disorder.
- Monitoring symptoms as part of clinical treatment.
- Crisis intervention or emergency mental health care.
- Hospital-based mental health treatment.
- Medication management.
- Treatment that is more appropriately provided through Medicare, hospitals or other mainstream health services.
Current NDIA guidance specifically distinguishes clinical mental health treatment from NDIS psychology supports designed to build or maintain functional capacity.
Psychology Support Tailored to Your NDIS Goals
Every NDIS participant has different goals.
Psychology support may therefore look different from person to person. A participant may want to work on becoming more independent, managing difficult situations, communicating more effectively, participating in the community or developing strategies for everyday activities.
A psychologist can work with the participant to identify practical goals and develop strategies that support functional improvement.
NDIS-funded supports must relate to the participant’s disability and be consistent with the supports included in their plan.
NDIS Plan Management
How you use your NDIS funding can also depend on how your plan is managed.
NDIS plans may be:
- Self-managed
- Plan-managed
- NDIA-managed
Participants with self-managed or plan-managed funding can usually choose registered or unregistered providers, although some supports have additional provider requirements. Participants using NDIA-managed funding must use an NDIS-registered provider.
Because provider and funding requirements can change, please contact Psychology Headquarters before booking to confirm whether your plan type, goals and available funding are suitable for the service you need.
Psychology Services Across Sydney’s Northwest
Psychology Headquarters currently provides clinical psychology services at several locations across Sydney’s northwest:
Kellyville Ridge
Best Care Medical Clinic
Kellyville Ridge NSW 2155
View Kellyville Ridge location →Telehealth enquiries are also available through Psychology Headquarters.
Talk to Psychology Headquarters About NDIS Psychology Support
If you have psychology funding in your NDIS plan, or you are unsure whether a psychology service may fit within your funded supports, contact Psychology Headquarters.
We can discuss your goals, the type of psychology support you are looking for and whether the requested service is appropriate for your circumstances.
Contact Psychology Headquarters today to discuss your psychology support needs.
Book a ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
Does the NDIS fund psychology?
The NDIS may fund psychology when the support relates to a participant’s disability and is focused on improving or maintaining functional capacity, independence or participation. Funding depends on the participant’s individual plan and circumstances.
Does the NDIS pay for treatment of anxiety or depression?
Clinical treatment of a mental health condition is generally provided through the mainstream health system rather than the NDIS. Psychology may be NDIS-funded where it addresses disability-related functional needs rather than primarily treating symptoms or making a diagnosis.
What is functional capacity?
Functional capacity is your ability to manage everyday activities at home, work, school and in the community. Areas may include communication, learning, self-care, self-management and social interaction.
Can psychology help with emotional regulation under the NDIS?
Potentially. Emotional-regulation strategies may be appropriate when they address disability-related functional barriers and support the goals and funded supports in your NDIS plan.
Can a psychologist help with social and communication skills?
Psychology may support social interaction, communication, problem-solving and participation where these needs relate to a participant’s disability and NDIS goals.
Can an NDIS psychologist provide reports?
Psychologists may provide appropriate assessments, reports or evidence where these relate to disability, functional capacity and the purpose of the service. Participants should discuss the exact type of report required before booking.
Can a psychologist complete a functional capacity assessment?
The NDIS states that appropriately qualified psychologists are among the health professionals who may conduct functional capacity assessments. Whether this is suitable in an individual case depends on the participant’s needs and the assessment required.
Can I use a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan for psychology?
Self-managed and plan-managed participants can usually choose registered or unregistered providers, subject to the rules that apply to the particular support. Always confirm that the psychology service is an eligible NDIS support and is consistent with your plan.
Can I use NDIA-managed funding at Psychology Headquarters?
NDIA-managed participants must use registered NDIS providers. Please contact Psychology Headquarters to confirm current provider arrangements before booking an NDIS-funded appointment.
How do I know whether psychology is included in my NDIS plan?
Check your current NDIS plan and funding categories, or speak with your NDIS contact, support coordinator or plan manager. Psychology should only be purchased with NDIS funding where it is an eligible NDIS support, relates to your disability and is consistent with your plan.