SERVICES
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" Dr. Seuss.
We’re here to support you in taking care of your mental health and wellbeing—so you can enjoy more of what life has to offer. Whether you’re 12 or 70, if you have an NDIS plan, we’re ready to walk alongside you. We take the time to understand you and work closely with your family and support network to help you reach the goals that matter most to you.
Learn coping strategies for various situations
Build social and interpersonal skills
Build confidence and self-esteem
Promote engagement and choice
Set and achieve personal goals
Support of your cognitive difficulties including problems with memory, attention and planning
Strategies to improve emotion regulation, including anger, anxiety, sadness or stress
Support with adjustment to a new health condition or with challenges relating to your disability
Skills to improve your social interactions, communication, and connection with others.
Your choice,
Your control
We know how important it is for you to have choice and control over your support—that’s why we offer flexible options that fit into your life. Whether you’d prefer to meet at home, at school, in the community, or online via Telehealth, we’re happy to come to you (or your screen!).
Our services are funded through your Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living budget under the NDIS, with no out-of-pocket costs. You’re in charge of how much of your budget you’d like to use for Psychology services, and we’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your needs and goals.
Disability Is Not Inability
REFERRAL PROCESS
PHASE 1Referral
You or a support person can fill out our referral form
PHASE 2Referral Review
We will review the information provided and make contact to discuss suitability and complete a risk assessment.
PHASE 3Quote for Services
We will create a Service Agreement based on your needs and budget.
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Therapy Process
PHASE 1Assessment
An initial interview helps us understand your wellbeing, current supports, cognitions, interpersonal skills and goals.
PHASE 2Intervention planning
We work with you to identify your therapy goals, and put together a plan to achieve these together.
PHASE 3Intervention
Evidence-based therapy sessions tailored to you, aiming to build your capacity towards achieving your goals
PHASE 4Review
A time to reflect on your achievements, reassess your needs, and then make the decision to cease services, or repeat the steps above for a new goal if determined to be reasonable and necessary.
Meet your Psychologist Kellie Stead
Hi there, I’m Kellie. Having grown up on the Mornington Peninsula I learnt how difficult it was to access mental health services without having to travel towards the city. Having been inspired and guided through life by my father (a Psychologist), I knew I would want to follow in his footsteps. Throughout my studies I worked as a disability support worker, a role which I’m so grateful to have experienced, as it has shown me where my passion is. I’m so thankful to have worked with many wonderful individuals with diverse needs, views of the world, and strengths.
I completed a Diploma of Youth Work, a Bachelor of Behavioural Studies, and Post-Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced). I have worked with children as young as three, and previously worked in a Secondary college with Headspace.
I have experience working with people who have diverse needs. I am committed to delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support which empowers people to make informed, educated decisions about their therapy, goals and direction in life.
I will work collaboratively with you to identify the mental health, behavioural and emotional conditions preventing you from working towards your goals, and then I will create an individualised, evidence-based intervention plan to address these goals.
