Online Therapy
Online therapy is a highly convenient way to manage your mental health, bridging the gap of nonverbal communication with expert decoding of words, silence, and facial expressions. Studies show it is as effective as face-to-face therapy, with benefits such as after-hours sessions, saving commute time, and immediate availability. It's safe for those with medical concerns and accessible for regional clients, prisoners, fly-in-fly-out workers, older adults, and people with disabilities. At Scope, we meet you where you are. We can't wait to meet you online!
What are the benefits of online therapy?
Emotional Support
Therapy provides a safe, confidential space for you to express your thoughts, feelings, and experiences—free from judgment. For people with neurodevelopmental conditions, this support can be deeply validating, offering an understanding that helps you address challenges specific to your experiences.
Self-awareness
Therapy offers a chance to explore your unique perspectives, thoughts, and emotions. For people with neurodevelopmental conditions, this deeper self-understanding can help you feel more in tune with yourself, build self-acceptance, and make choices that support your well-being and relationships.
Skill Building
Therapy equips you with practical skills and strategies tailored to neurodivergent experiences. These skills can help you manage emotions, tackle challenges, and work toward your goals with greater resilience and adaptability, making life's ups and downs easier to navigate.
Features
Online therapy
In-person therapy
Quality therapy
Short wait times
No travel time/cost
Comfort of your own home
How much does therapy cost?
(+$50.00 new client fee)
Medicare Rebate
- Registered Psychologist – $220.00-$250.00 per hour
Private Health Insurance
- Provisional Psychologist – $160.00 per hour
- Registered Psychologist – $220.00-$250.00 per hour
NDIS Claims
- Provisional Psychologist – $156.16 per hour
- Registered Psychologist – $222.99 per hour
Are you eligible for therapy rebates? Check out the list of our funding bodies to find out which rebates you might qualify for:
Funding Bodies
Where should I start?
What is the online therapy process?
1. Background - You'll provide important background info and details about your challenges for your practitioner.
2. Intake - You'll meet your practitioner, and work together to identify your goals for therapy.
3. Therapy - Your practitioner will deliver treatment and tailored support using evidence-based approaches.
4. Review - Your practitioner will track your progress and measure your outcomes to help you to reach your goals.
What you can expect from us...
Scope is a truly neuro-affirming practice. All of our practitioners and team members value lived experience and take the position of an ally in every interaction. Our services are strengths-based and built around the self-identified needs of our clients. We always aim to identify environmental change to support our clients without changing the individual. Our team includes ND and NT individuals and we can't wait to meet you!
Inclusive
Collaborative therapy treatment plans guided by evidence and personalised to meet your goals.
Diverse
Our team of psychologists share a wonderful range of backgrounds, experience, knowledge, and skills for you to choose from.
Accessible
Therapy is available 6 days most weeks, with after hours and Saturday appointments and a range of pricing options.
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What should I bring to online therapy?
Records
Bring any relevant medical and educational records, such as previous assessments and reports, and a list of your current medications.
Questions
You may want to jot down any questions or concerns you have about your symptoms or challenges before your first therapy session.
Items
It may be helpful to bring a notepad and pen to take note of important information, and also a comfort item to make you feel at ease.
Who should I see for online therapy?
All of our psychologists are AHPRA registered.
