The Grounding Place Psychology

Specialised Services for Children and Families

• Supportive guidance for children and families to better understand individual differences in development and behaviour from an early stage.

• Collaborative support plans with parents and educators, tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.

• Play-based and relationship-focused therapies, such as play therapy and parent-child interaction focus, to nurture positive family connections and promote healthy development.

Neurodevelopmental Assessments

• Holistic, neuroaffirming approach to assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to celebrate neurodiversity and identify individual learning and support preferences.

• Exploration of neurodevelopmental profiles, including Autism, PDA, ADHD, and other ways of thinking and learning, to help individuals and families understand and embrace these differences.

• Use of respectful, evidence-based tools such as the MIGDAS, Conners' Rating Scales, and the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) to inform personalised support strategies.

Support for Families

• Welcoming parents, guardians, and families seeking to understand and celebrate their child’s unique way of experiencing the world, as well as those looking for strengths-based support to enhance family wellbeing and relationships.

Our psychological services for young people are designed to support children and adolescents as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of growing up. We provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and where their unique perspectives and strengths are valued.

Services may include:

• Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions tailored to help young people build self-awareness, resilience, and coping skills for managing emotions, relationships, and life transitions.

• Family and Parent Support: Collaborative sessions that strengthen family communication and understanding, offering guidance to parents and caregivers as they support their child’s growth.

• Developmental and Wellbeing Assessments: Holistic evaluations that help identify learning styles, strengths, and areas where additional support may be helpful, with a focus on empowering young people and their families.

• Skill-Building Groups and Workshops: Opportunities for young people to connect with peers, develop social and emotional skills, and build confidence in a supportive group setting.

• Strengths-Based and Neuroaffirming Approaches: We celebrate neurodiversity and individuality, working with each young person to recognise and build upon their unique abilities and interests.

Our goal is to partner with communities around young people and their families to foster wellbeing, self-acceptance, and positive growth at every stage of development.

Individual Therapy​

The Grounding Place provides compassionate support for people to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burn out and those recovering from trauma, including the effects of relationship breakdowns, domestic violence, and manipulative or controlling relationships.

We provide a safe and confidential space where people can process their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves and others, and develop healthy coping strategies.

Our approach is grounded in respect and empowerment, helping individuals rediscover their strengths, restore a sense of safety and self-worth, and build resilience as they move toward healing and positive connections in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches include:

​Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): For treating anxiety, depression, and various other mental health conditions.​

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Focuses on mindfulness and acceptance strategies.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Effective for emotional regulation and personality disorders.

Cognitive Processing Therapy: for trauma

Interpersonal Therapy: including the use of attachment theories and learning elements of healthy relationships to engage in meaningful and safe connections

Motivational Interviewing (MI): Enhances motivation and commitment to change, particularly useful in substance abuse cases.

NDIS

The NDIS provides funding for a variety of psychological services designed to build capacity. We support individuals in a respectful and empowering way. These services may include:

• Individual therapy sessions

• Group therapy sessions

• Holistic assessments and understanding of individual needs

• Support for developing skills and strategies to enhance strengths and needs for greater wellbeing

• Positive Behaviour support therapy strategies

Collaborative Care

Psychologists work in partnership with other healthcare professionals, support workers, and each participant’s broader support network to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Service Planning

Psychological supports can be included in your NDIS plan. This process involves setting meaningful goals, identifying the right supports, and allocating funding to best meet your needs and aspirations.

Getting Started

Contact The Grounding Place to discuss your individual needs and to arrange appointments—we’re here to support you on your journey.

We will develop a service agreement that outlines the services to be provided, the frequency of sessions, costs, and any other relevant details.

Other psychological services include:

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DVA

Private Insurance

Self funded

​​Options for Psychological Services

Sessions are usually 50-60 minutes

• Adults: $230 per 50 minutes

• Children: $230 per 50 minutes

​​Private Health Insurance:

• Benefits: Depending on your level of cover, you might be able to claim additional benefits for psychological services.

• Action: Contact your insurer to find out the benefits available under your plan.

​​Medicare Rebate: Better Access

Visit Your GP:

• Schedule: Book a double appointment with your GP to discuss your mental health concerns.

• Discuss: Be honest about your symptoms and how they're affecting your life.

• Assessment: Your GP will assess your mental health and determine if you need psychological support via a Mental Health Care Plan.

• Questionnaires: You may be asked to fill out questionnaires to help understand your situation.

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Mental Health Care Plan​

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• Referral: This plan will include a referral allowing you to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual and 10 group therapy sessions per calendar year.

• Forwarding: Ask your GP to forward these to The Grounding Place or bring them with you to your first session.

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Booking Appointments​​​

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• Online: Click the link provided.

• Phone: Call 0467 466 151.

• Medicare Rebates:

• Rebate Amount: After each session, you can claim a rebate from Medicare. The rebate amount is usually $98.95 for 50 minutes, depending on the session's length and type.

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Fees:

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• Initial Appointment: $230

• Subsequent Sessions: $230

• Concession (Concession Card Holder - Health Care or Seniors Card): $180

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Additional Services and Private Fees:

A progress letter is provided to your GP if you have a Mental Health Care Plan at the 6th and end of treatment sessions at no charge.

Sometimes people may request documentation during their treatment. If you require other documentation, reports and/or letters there will be an additional cost at the hourly rate of $230 per hour.

Below are the approximate average fees for commonly requested services:

• Brief Letter or Summary Report (e.g.: support letters, school letters) – $230

• Comprehensive Psychological Report – $500

• NDIS Reports – $300–$450 as per NDIS rates

• Case Conference (up to 50 mins) – $230

• Email or Phone Consultations over 10 mins – $230 per hour (depending on time and complexity)

• Completion of Forms (e.g., Centrelink, housing) – $230 per hour

If you are unsure whether your request falls into one of these categories, please contact us and we’ll be happy to clarify.

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