Sunshine Coast Therapy Services

Scope now offers Sunshine Coast assessment services from our new clinic, located in Kin Kin in the Shire of Noosa.

Therapy is an evidence-based treatment that can help people deal with emotional or psychological issues, and improve mental wellbeing. In a therapy session, you'll talk to a psychologist who will listen, provide support and offer guidance to better understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Therapy can help you to address your mental health concerns, develop self-awareness, and learn the skills you need to thrive.

Sunshine Coast therapy is available in-clinic or online.

We support neurodevelopmental conditions, including:

Autism

ADHD

Dyslexia and dyscalculia

Other learning disability

Nonverbal learning condition

Giftedness

Intellectual disability

Cerebral palsy

Tourettes

Deaf and blind

Rare genetic conditions

Fetal alcohol spectrum condition

Motor and communication conditions

Epilepsy

Early childhood trauma

What therapy approaches do we use?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Interpersonal Therapy

Schema Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy

Play Therapy

What are the benefits of 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.

How much does therapy cost?

Sunshine Coast Therapy

(+$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

Where should I start?

Have a specific mental health challenge?

Pick an experienced psychologist

Each Scope psychologist brings different experiences and training. We’ll help you pick the right person for your needs.

Looking for a specific practitioner?

Check out our team

See the full list of our senior psychologists, registered psychologists and provisional psychologists.

Need space to process?

There doesn’t have to be anything “wrong”

Therapy can be a judgement free space to simply process, reflect and consider different perspectives.

Having challenges with attention and focus?

Try neurodevelopmental screening

Check for symptoms of ADHD and autism and get guidance from a psychologist without committing to a full assessment.

What is the 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.

What should I bring to 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 Sunshine Coast therapy?

All of our psychologists are AHPRA registered.

Joanne Hutchinson