Psychology support at Felicity Holistic Care

NDIS Psychology and Mental Health Support in 2026

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If you have an NDIS plan and you’re looking for psychology or mental health support, it helps to know what the NDIS can fund, what sits with the health system, and how to get started. This guide explains the basics.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For crisis support any time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

What mental health supports can the NDIS fund?

The NDIS funds therapy supports delivered by allied health professionals, including psychologists, to help you build or maintain your skills and independence in everyday life. The NDIA explains this on its What are therapy supports page. Depending on your plan and goals, this might include:

  • psychology sessions focused on goals in your plan, such as emotional regulation, social skills or problem-solving
  • assessments that help you and your team understand your strengths and the support you need
  • reports for your NDIS planning and plan reassessment
  • psychosocial recovery coaching, for participants with psychosocial disability
  • support coordination to help you connect with services

Clinical treatment for mental health conditions is the responsibility of the health system. The NDIA explains how the NDIS works alongside mental health services on its psychosocial disability information page.

How to access psychology through your NDIS plan

Therapy supports, including psychology, are usually funded from the capacity building supports in your plan. During your planning meeting or plan reassessment, talk about your goals and how psychology could help you work towards them. Reports from your treating professionals can help explain your needs.

Once psychology is in your plan, you can choose who provides it. Your psychologist will work with you to set goals and track your progress, and can write reports for your next plan reassessment.

Mental health support outside the NDIS

Whether or not you’re an NDIS participant, other support is available:

  • Your GP can assess whether you’re eligible for a mental health treatment plan under the Better Access initiative, which supports access to psychologists and other mental health professionals through Medicare.
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14, available 24/7.
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636.
  • Community mental health services in your area. Your GP can help you find them.

Psychology at Felicity Holistic Care

Mental health is central to your overall wellbeing, and reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Our psychologist supports children and adults living with disability, with a person-centred and strengths-based approach. We offer face-to-face appointments at our clinics in Hoppers Crossing, telehealth sessions across Victoria, and in-home visits depending on availability. Our psychology services include:

  • assessment of cognitive or intellectual functioning
  • support to develop social skills
  • strategies for emotional regulation
  • reports for NDIS planning and plan reassessment

Our psychologist is part of our allied health team, so we can work together with our occupational therapy team where that helps.

Frequently asked questions

Does the NDIS fund treatment for anxiety or depression?

Clinical mental health treatment is the responsibility of the health system, for example through your GP and the Better Access initiative. The NDIS funds supports that build your skills and independence in day-to-day life when they relate to your disability.

Can I see your psychologist by telehealth?

Yes. We offer face-to-face appointments at our clinics in Hoppers Crossing, telehealth sessions across Victoria, and in-home visits depending on availability.

What if I’m not an NDIS participant?

Talk to your GP. They can tell you whether a mental health treatment plan under the Better Access initiative is right for you. If you need support now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.

Talk to our team

Ready to explore your options? Contact us, call 1300 589 176, or make a referral.

This guide is general information only and is current as at October 2026. It isn’t medical advice. NDIS guidelines are updated from time to time, so please check the details for your own situation with the NDIA on 1800 800 110, your planner or local area coordinator, or your support coordinator. For urgent mental health support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.