NDIS psychology for self and plan-managed clients aged 12+

NDIS psychology that builds real capacity.

Therapy, assessment, and reports, aligned to your plan goals.

NDIS psychology support for self-managed and plan-managed participants aged 12+, built on over half a decade of working alongside participants, families and Support Coordinators. Therapy, capacity building, assessment and NDIS reports are available by secure telehealth, at the Blacktown office, or mobile/in-home where suitable.

Enquire about NDIS support Andrew reviews every enquiry. No referral needed.

Self and plan-managed NDIS only. For ages 12+. Telehealth, Blacktown office or mobile where suitable.

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Funding and eligibility

Can you use Wiser Minds for NDIS psychology?

Two quick taps for a straight answer. No form, nothing stored.

Question 1 of 2
How is the NDIS plan managed?

General guidance only. Andrew confirms funding fit after reviewing your enquiry. Your management type is written on your NDIS plan.

At a glance

Funding types
Self-managed and Plan-managed
Agency-managed
Needs a registered provider
Ages
12 and over
Where
Telehealth, Blacktown or mobile where suitable
Billing
Rates confirmed before service
Reply time
1 to 2 business days, in writing

The detail behind each of these lives in the common questions below.

What we provide

What support can include

Support is tied to your plan goals and the reasonable and necessary supports in your plan. Depending on the referral question and what is suitable, this can include:

  • Ongoing psychological therapy
  • Capacity building support linked to NDIS goals
  • ADHD, autism, and cognitive assessment where suitable
  • Functional capacity reports
  • NDIS progress reports
  • Plan reassessment evidence
  • Psychoeducation for participants, families, and carers
  • Liaison with support coordinators or plan managers where relevant

Learn about functional capacity reports →   NDIS assessments →

Good to know

Psychology is generally funded from the Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living, with the applicable support item and rate confirmed before services begin. Plan-managed services remain within current NDIS pricing limits.

Assessment fees depend on the agreed scope and are quoted before booking. Any separate report or liaison charges are confirmed before work begins.

Andrew reviews how your funding may apply, and any fees, after you enquire and before an appointment is arranged.

The purpose test

How NDIS psychology differs from general therapy

The difference is purpose, not the psychologist. Medicare and the health system fund the treatment of a mental health condition. The NDIS funds capacity building: developing, or maintaining, the practical skills a person needs because of their disability, so that daily life, independence and participation get easier. The same difficulty can sit on either side of that line depending on what the work is for, and Andrew reviews the likely pathway after you enquire.

In practice, capacity-building goals look like everyday life, not therapy jargon:

  • Getting through a disagreement at home without shutting down or exploding
  • Building a morning or study routine that still works on a hard day
  • Asking for help, or raising a problem, without needing someone else to speak for you
  • Getting to appointments, work or community activities that are currently being avoided
  • Making more everyday decisions with less reliance on family
  • Holding onto hard-won skills, because maintaining capacity is a legitimate goal too, not only gaining it

And the therapy is adapted to the person, not the other way around. That can mean shorter or more concrete sessions, visual supports, a slower pace, practising skills in real situations rather than only talking about them, and involving family, carers or Support Coordinators where you want them involved. If you have found therapy hard to engage with before, that is a reason to mention it, not a reason to rule this out.

What happens next

What happens after you enquire?

01

Submit the online enquiry form

A guided form on the contact page. No referral is needed to enquire.

02

Andrew reviews your enquiry

The public form identifies your age, funding type and broad service pathway. Andrew clarifies location, support needs, NDIS goals and any report requirements securely during follow-up.

03

Andrew replies within 1 to 2 business days

By email, so you have the details in writing.

04

Andrew confirms the next step

If it looks like a fit, Andrew contacts you to talk through how support can work toward your plan goals.

05

Confirm the details

If the service is the right fit, you and Andrew confirm the appointment format, fees, funding pathway, and next appointment.

Enquire about NDIS supportFree fit call arranged after enquiry review. No referral needed.
Appointment options

How appointments can run

Depending on the service, suitability, and availability, appointments may be available by secure telehealth, at the Blacktown office, or as mobile/in-home appointments in serviceable Western Sydney areas. Some assessment types may require a particular format, which will be discussed before you proceed.

Fees

Clear, transparent pricing

No surprises. Funding fit and fees are confirmed before the first appointment. If suitable, Andrew contacts you directly after enquiry review.

ServiceFeeWho is invoicedWhat is confirmed
NDIS psychology therapy, self-managedUp to A$252.99 per hour under the current national NDIS psychology price limitThe participantAvailable plan funding, support item, rate and service arrangement before service
NDIS psychology therapy, plan-managedUp to A$252.99 per hour under the current national NDIS psychology price limitThe plan managerAvailable plan funding, support item, rate and service arrangement before service
AssessmentQuoted after scope reviewNamed in the written quoteWritten scope, inclusions and quote before booking
Reports, progress & liaisonRate and scope confirmed before workNamed in the agreed scopeBilled only against the agreed scope

The applicable support item, billable activities, rate and service terms are confirmed in your service agreement. Plan-managed services remain within applicable current NDIS pricing limits.

Self-managed and plan-managed participants only. Unsure of your management type? It is written on your NDIS plan, or you can use the two-tap check above.

Common questions

Before you enquire

Are you an NDIS registered provider?+

No. Wiser Minds Psychology is not an NDIS registered provider. Under NDIS rules, self-managed and plan-managed participants can access psychology without provider registration. Agency-managed participants need an NDIS registered provider.

Can I use my NDIS funding?+

Yes, if you are self-managed or plan-managed. Psychology is generally funded from the Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. Andrew reviews how your funding may apply after you enquire and confirms it before an appointment is arranged.

Do you see self-managed participants?+

Yes. Once available plan funding and the support item have been confirmed, self-managed participants pay Wiser Minds and seek reimbursement through their plan.

Do you see plan-managed participants?+

Yes. For plan-managed participants, invoices are sent to your plan manager and services remain within the applicable current NDIS pricing limits.

Do you see agency-managed participants?+

No. Agency-managed (NDIA-managed) participants need an NDIS registered provider, and Wiser Minds is not registered.

What ages do you see?+

Participants aged 12 and over.

Is this therapy or assessment?+

Both, where suitable. We provide ongoing therapy and capacity building, ADHD, autism and cognitive assessment, functional capacity reports, progress reports, and plan reassessment evidence.

Do you offer telehealth?+

Yes. Secure telehealth is available across Australia.

Do you offer Blacktown office or mobile appointments?+

Telehealth, the Blacktown office, and mobile/in-home appointments in serviceable Western Sydney areas may be available, depending on suitability, availability, and the type of support required.

What happens after I submit the enquiry form?+

The public enquiry form identifies your age, funding type and broad service pathway. Andrew replies within 1 to 2 business days and securely clarifies location, support needs, NDIS goals and any report requirements during follow-up. If suitable, he then confirms the service, appointment format, fees, funding pathway and next appointment with you.

Is this the same as seeing a psychologist under Medicare?+

No, the purpose is different. Medicare supports treatment of a mental health condition through Better Access with a valid referral. The NDIS funds capacity building: developing or maintaining the functional skills you need because of your disability, tied to your plan goals. The same psychologist can work under either pathway, but a single appointment cannot be claimed under both. Andrew reviews the likely pathway after you enquire.

What if therapy has not worked for me before?+

Tell us. Often the issue was not therapy itself but a format that was never adapted: sessions too abstract, too fast, too talk-heavy, or disconnected from daily life. Sessions here can be made shorter, more concrete and more visual, skills are practised rather than only discussed, and pacing follows you. Past disengagement is useful information, not a black mark.

Can family members or my Support Coordinator be involved?+

Yes, where you want them to be and with your consent. That can include psychoeducation for family and carers, liaison with your Support Coordinator or plan manager, and collateral input for assessments and reports. You stay in charge of who is involved and what is shared.

Do you offer after hours or Saturday appointments?

After hours (weekdays from 5pm) and Saturday appointments may be available, subject to Andrew's current availability. NDIS-funded sessions are billed under the rates in your service agreement. The after hours and Saturday gap fees that apply to private and Medicare therapy do not apply to NDIS-funded appointments. Mention your preferred times when you enquire.

Get started

Start with an NDIS therapy enquiry

Andrew will review funding, service fit and availability first. If the service appears suitable, he will contact you to discuss next steps.

Enquire about NDIS supportFree fit call arranged after enquiry review. No referral needed.
Andrew Bechara, Founder and Principal Psychologist
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