Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT DOES YOUR SERVICE OFFER?
Perspective Psychology Services offers a safe, accepting and confidential therapy service to children, adolescents, families and adults. We offer a range of services to cater to individual counselling needs and specialise in treating:
-Behavioural difficulties
-Emotional difficulties
-Developmental disabilities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
Perspective Psychology Services also offers a range of treatments, including:
-Play Therapy
-Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
-Sandplay and Expressive Therapies
In addition, Perspective Psychology Services partners with a range of providers to offer:
-Disability specific training to schools, NGOs and other organisations
-Individual disability support packages including psychology services and speech pathology services
-National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) transition support and training to individuals and businesses
-Therapeutic camps for children in the care of Child Safety
CAN YOU SEE ME AT HOME?
Yes, Perspective Psychology Services offers an outreach service for all services, including Play Therapy and Disability Support Services. Please contact our director, Joan Caelli, to discuss how we can best support you.
Please note that home and school (or other location) visits may incur additional charges for travel.
CAN I GET A MEDICARE OR OTHER REBATE?
Most of our services are eligible for a Medicare rebate with either a GP or paediatrician’s referral. If you have private health insurance you may be able to claim a rebate from your health insurer. Please check with your insurer before your appointment to check if you are eligible.
ARE YOU ABLE TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (HCWA) AND BETTER START SCHEMES?
Yes, Perspective Psychology Services is a registered provider under the Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) Scheme and the Better Start for Children with Disability Early Intervention Service Provider Panel. This provides funding to children aged 0-7 with the following disorders:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic Disorder
Asperger’s Disorder/Syndrome
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
(Note: Children must be aged 6 or under at the time of diagnosis to be eligible for the HCWA and Better Start Initiatives.
For more information, please see the Department of Social Services website by clicking here.
WHY SHOULD I (OR MY CHILD) SEE A PSYCHOLOGIST?
We all have times in our life when it helps to speak to someone whose focus is on helping you to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Our lives are filled with demands and sometimes this can feel overwhelming. As psychologists, we are trained to help our clients to find the resources within themselves to lead whole, rich and fulfilling lives. Researchers now have a growing understanding of how counselling and therapy can change our brains for the better, to help children to grow and thrive in an increasingly complex world, and to help adults to navigate the many difficult situations we face on a daily basis.
Perspective Psychology Services can assist children, adolescents and adults with many issues, for example:
-Behavioural difficulties
-Emotional difficulties
-Developmental disabilities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Grief and loss
-Stress
-Bullying (both school and workplace)
-Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour