Therapy

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lost?

Our therapy services are available to anyone, but we specialise in therapy for people living with neurodevelopmental conditions. Our psychologists have extensive experience managing difficulties that arise when navigating a world that may not always align with your needs.

For us, therapy goes beyond talking—it’s about making real, measurable progress toward your goals and equipping you with tools that can support you for a lifetime. With a blend of scientific insight and a personal approach, we use outcome rating tools to track your progress closely. Choose Scope for therapy that’s deeply attuned to neurodevelopmental needs and focused on achieving lasting results.

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?

(+$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?

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!