Psychology Supports
Psychology supports focus on building skills, increasing independence, and improving wellbeing to help individuals participate more fully in everyday life. Through evidence-based and person-centred approaches, psychology can support people to better understand their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful goals.
At Birds of a Feather, our psychologists provide capacity building supports within the community across Lismore and Northern NSW under the NDIS. We work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and support teams to develop practical strategies that strengthen emotional wellbeing, enhance resilience, and promote quality of life.
Psychology supports may assist individuals to better understand the impact of their symptoms and build skills in areas such as emotional regulation, communication, distress tolerance, interpersonal relationships, anxiety management, and problem-solving. Our approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and tailored to each person's unique needs, goals, and neurodiversity.
We also have limited capacity to provide in person clinic based supports for the treatment of mental health concerns under a valid Mental Health Care Plan or support individuals under the CTP/ Workers Compensation Scheme, in Lismore.
By fostering insight, building practical skills, and supporting meaningful change, we aim to empower individuals to navigate challenges with greater confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
What We Offer
NDIS Funded Capacity Building Psychological Intervention
Individualised psychological interventions that help participants understand the impact of their symptoms, develop insight, and build skills to navigate daily challenges. Supports may focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, communication, anxiety management, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and coping strategies to enhance independence and quality of life.
We recognise that every individual’s journey is unique. Our psychologists adopt a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming approach, tailoring supports to each person’s goals, preferences, and lived experiences.
Services are provided under Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living where funds are available.
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Assessment services that provide a deeper understanding of a participant’s strengths, needs, and support requirements. Assessments can help inform recommendations, guide intervention planning, and support access to appropriate NDIS funding and services.
Our psychological assessments look to overview various aspects of individual functioning including cognition, learning, adaptive behaviour, and psychosocial function. Our assessments are tailored to the needs of the individual and are not diagnosic in nature but aim to provide a comprehensive overview to guide supports.
Services can be sought under a participants NDIS funding where appropriate, or private fee paying assessments are also available.
Treatment of General Mental Health Concerns
Evidence-based assessment and treatment for a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjustment difficulties, grief, and other psychological conditions.
Treatment is tailored to each person's individual needs and may include comprehensive assessment, psychological therapy, development of coping strategies, emotional regulation, and practical skills to improve wellbeing, resilience, and day-to-day functioning.
Where appropriate, psychologists also work collaboratively with general practitioners, medical specialists, rehabilitation providers, insurers, and other members of the treating team to support coordinated, goal-focused care and recovery.
Services can be provided with a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, of under the CTP/Workcover Scheme with pre-approval.
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