12-20 Toogood Rd Woree
4870
About Us
A national NDIS Registered Provider, Care Squared Kids allied health professionals ensure children 0-13 across Australia are empowered to thrive in their everyday environments.
All our paediatric participants receive cost-effective, tailored plans, collaborative input and family-centred support focusing on the key worker model.
Research shows that children with support needs often benefit from a coordinated approach to improve the therapy experience for them, their families, and carers.
Under the key worker model, our team of clinicians work together to form a holistic, evidence-based collaborative plan that meets each child’s needs – as well as the preferences of families/carers.
We’re fully mobile, supporting your child’s journey in-home, school, community settings, clinic, and through our industry-leading Digital Direct model, giving you greater flexibility about when and where your child receives their services.
Our Services
Speech Pathology: We work on the goals important to your child to enhance communication, social interaction, and mealtime success.
Occupational Therapy
Psychology: We provide fun and effective individualised and evidence-based treatment approaches to support your child’s behaviour, development, mental health, and wellbeing.
Behaviour Supports: Our team collaborates with you to develop strategies aimed at helping your child manage their emotions and behaviour effectively. We design personalised positive behaviour support plans, that cater to your child’s specific needs.
Physiotherapy: Skilled in fun ways of enhancing mobility and motor function, we support children to improve a range of conditions to enable independence.
Paediatric Assessment and Reporting Services: Our multi-disciplinary team connects you with services to support your child to achieve their best-possible developmental outcomes. Our comprehensive diagnostic testing and reports provide you with a foundation knowledge to understand developmental strengths, and difficulties of your child. Our assessment and reporting services include:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment
ADHD, social emotional or behavioural disorder assessment
Intellectual assessments
Specific learning disorder assessments
Pricing
We utilise funding under CB Improved Daily Living, Improved Relationships (Behaviour Supports), Improved Health & Wellbeing, and Core Supports in line with the NDIS price guide (no gap). Our highly skilled clinicians are fully registered with their AHPRA bodies, so you know you’re in great hands.
Want to find our more?
Call our friendly Humanity Squad today on 1300 632 639 to discuss your needs and goals, or head to our website to make an online referral.
Care Squared Pty Ltd (Also trading as Care2Futures, Care2K and Care2Connect)
ACN 626 761 680
NDIS Registration ID: 4-3LLM-1175
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Tropical Psychology is a new psychology clinic based in central Cairns. We are a small team of psychologists with extensive experience working with acute, sub-acute and community-based psychology patients.
Tropical Psychology has a clinic in Abbott St and we are also happy to offer TeleHealth appointments if that is the participants' preference. Outreach appointments can be arranged by exception if there are particularly extenuating circumstances.
We accept referrals for all mental health conditions, including complex trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder.
We are happy to collaborate and share care with the area mental health services teams. In addition to psychological interventions, we also offer training, case consultations and supervision for health care teams.
Being a new clinic, we are able to offer immediate allocation to a psychologist with nil waitlists.
Our preferred cohort is adults and mature adolescents (16+).
NDIS status: we are not registered, servicing plan managed participants only at this stage.
Staff: Joe Buckby (senior psychologist) + Brooke Booth (psychologist)
Email: help@tropicalpsychology.com
A professional psychology and counselling service for children, youth, adults and older adults.
Evidenced-based treatments are tailored to the individual and can be used for a range of issues including: Anxiety disorders, depression, complex-trauma, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, suicide bereavement, work-related stress, life-transitions, risk behaviours, relationships, coping strategies, behavioural change, goal-setting and motivational enhancement.
Mossman Office 2/45 Front Street, Mondays & Thursdays
Cairns, 4 Scott Street, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays
4/154 Robert Street, Atherton
147B Walsh Street, Mareeba
Grigg St, Ravenshoe
Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre, Kuranda
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ACT Psychology is the premier group psychology practice on the Atherton Tablelands with a history of supporting families and individuals since 2000.
Our psychologists and administration staff at ACT Psychology are locals and are committed to serving you with genuine respect and compassion at the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality to enhance your happiness and well-being.
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At Gumleaf Psychology and Education, we provide a supportive and nurturing environment for our patients. Our team consists of experts in the fields of psychology, teaching, and reception. Our psychologists are highly experienced and have a wealth of knowledge in treating a variety of mental health issues. Our teachers work to ensure that our patients receive the best education available. We take pride in our work and strive to make sure that each of our patients receives the best care and support they need.
Children's Therapy (Including school holiday programs)
Adult Therapy
Assessment & Programs
Education & Learning
Mrs. Bronwyn Harvey professional experience includes assessment of developmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, Behaviour Management, cognitive assessments of both children and adults, academic assessment of children and adolescents and the development of a social skills and self-esteem training program tailored to a child's needs.
Dr. David Harvey is a teacher and a clinical psychologist. He has over 30 years expertise having worked in schools, medical centres and court systems. As an Associate Professor at Monash University, he trained teachers and psychologists and undertook research in related settings. Dr. Harvey's expertise is in the area of psychological assessments and in assisting clients experiencing depression, anxieties or having to deal with other behavioural problems or stressors. He is able to provide professional reports for individuals, medical specialists, and various legal or court related purposes.
Currently Dr Harvey carries out assessments and reports for Work Cover, Disability Support Pension Applications via Centralink and Veteran's Affairs. Futhermore, Dr Harvey works closely with clients needing support with Suicide Prevention, and other adults requiring counselling support for a variety of issues.
Katherine Rossi is a qualified and experienced teacher who has worked in schools and early childhood centres. She works with students and adults as an Intervention Therapist providing multi-dimensional strategies pertaining to life skills and the integration of learning skills. Katherine offer's a range of services and resources to suit each student needs. The introduction and combination of social and well-being skills, art therapy and identification of other issues, will focus on promoting and integrating learning skills used in formal and informal educational settings. Katherine has almost completed a Diploma in Counselling; mastering in Effective Parenting, Child Therapy and Mindful Therapies.
Embrace Psychology is a private psychology practice providing evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention services to children and teens up to 15 years of age in the Cairns and district areas.
We have over 14 years’ experience and a particular interest in working with children and their families in an early intervention capacity.
Embrace Psychology can support plan and self-managed NDIS patients as well as private and MHCP referrals.
We are available to provide individual therapy for children and teens up to 15 years of age and assessments including:
🔘 Autism assessments (ADOS-2 & ADR-R)
🔘 Cognitive assessments (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V and WAIS-IV)
🔘 Adaptive functioning (ABAS)
🔘 Learning assessments (WIAT-III)
🔘 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Our office space has full disability access including a ramp and amenities.
admin@embracepsychology.com.au
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Dane Barclay, of Bellarine Psychology, is now conducting assessments at 2 Upward St, Cairns North. He also provides assessments via telehealth where applicable.
With 15 years of clinical experience, Dane assesses both children and adults.
Dane’s clinical interest lies in supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and he is trained in the use of the ADOS-2, and the MIGDAS as diagnostic screening tool for Autism. Additionally, he offers various psychometric assessments for ADHD, cognitive and learning disabilities.
Although not currently providing ongoing therapy, Dane's therapeutic approach, based on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and schema therapy, emphasizes collaboration with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for his clients.
Clients who are self-managed or plan-managed under the NDIS, privately or those referred under a valid Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, are eligible for services.
For appointments and inquiries, contact Dane, details below.
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At CRAMLI Psychological and Behavioural Services we offer therapeutic and evidence-based interventions to support those affected by severe psychological and behavioural issues.
Our experience enables us to offer effective individualised care. Our staff are qualified Counsellors, Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Behaviour Analysts and educators with a combined experience of 40 years offering a range of experiences, skills and knowledge.
We have experience working in community welfare work, education, mental health, family violence, addiction, OOHC, child, youth and family services, migration, parenting & family support, perpetrators, trauma and animal-assisted interventions.
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At Cairns Trauma and Clinical Psychology, our team of psychologists and social workers caters to clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. They possess many skills in handling a wide range of mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, psychosis, eating disorders, grief and loss, childhood and life traumas, workplace/school stress, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and coping with challenging life transitions.
Dr Rachel Gleave,
BPsych(Hons), PhD(Clinical psychology)
Clinical Psychologist
Clinic Director
Rachel uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, mindfulness and compassion-based therapies, eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and internal family systems (IFS) approaches. She provides therapy to both adult and adolescent clients, with a particular interest in treating trauma-related disorders. Recently, Rachel has started incorporating Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) into her practice, training her therapy dogs
Services offered:
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (DBT - INDIVIDUAL)
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
SCHEMA THERAPY
INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY (IFS)
HYPNOTHERAPY
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY (AAT)
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Cairns Family Therapy is a Northern Beaches based practice working with families to make positive changes.
𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: We are now taking bookings for Psychological Assessments
- Cognitive Assessments
- Academic Assessments
- ADHD (Child, Adolescent & Adult)
- Autism
- Specific Learning Disorders
- Executive Functioning & Adaptive Behaviours
- Other Assessments
Our approach is warm and supportive, non-judgemental and practical. We offer a diverse range of services for individuals and families.
For children and teens, we are active in the local school communities and work with schools, sports clubs and other outdoor activity groups to create a culture of positivity and growth.
Our practitioners are qualified and experienced and include Counsellors, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Early Intervention specialists, Emotion Coaches and also a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Forensic Registrar servicing the Cairns area - GR Psychology Solutions.
We have a qualified Tuning in to Kids ™ and Tuning in to Teens ™ facilitator available for bookings.
Our services include:
Individuals & Families
Counselling - Individual
Family & Relationship Counselling
Grandparents / Caregivers Counselling
Life Coaching
Emotion Coaching (Parent Support)
Separated or Divorced Parenting
Specific Learning Disorders - Parent Education & Support
Social Skills & Communication
Art & Play Therapy
Kids & Teens
Counselling - Individual
Life Coaching & Career Guidance
Emotion Coaching
Social Skills Training
ADHD | Autism | Anxiety
Behaviour Support
Emotional Regulation
Executive Functioning
Grief & Loss
Sports & Athlete Counselling
Growth Mindset
Education
Specific Learning Difficulties
Classroom Adjustments
ADHD | Autism | Anxiety
School anxiety and refusal
Individual Learning Plans
School Meetings & Advocacy
Social Skills and Friendships
Goal Setting
Time management
Bullying & Cyber-bullying
Self-esteem & Confidence
Delivery:
Face to face / Mobile / Telehealth
We service the following areas:
Servicing North and Far North Queensland
Cairns, Townsville, Ingham, Innisfail, Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, Cooktown, Mt Isa, Weipa
Remote Queensland
* NDIS self-managed and plan-managed clients
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Royal Rehab lifeworks has begun operation in the Far North Queensland Region!
We are a multi-disciplined allied health team consisting of
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Positive Behavioural Supports
Exercise Physiology
Physiotherapy
Allied Health Assistants
Outreach Services
We also run group exercise classes for $25 per session and these group classes are for anyone (NDIS, Aged Care, Privately paying public).
Also providing outreach services to the Tablelands twice a month for Psych and OT and once a month for Speech. We have an Allied Health Assistant on the Tablelands who does weekly therapy with our clients up there and will also be starting this same service for Innisfail in the coming months.
We have a brand-new clinic with a purpose built gym, fully accessible for NDIS Participants as well as numerous consult rooms. We will be able to do consultations in clinic or out in the community.
We are currently servicing the Cairns region as well as the Atherton Tablelands with plans to expand this radius as we grow. We can’t wait to offer this service to the people of Cairns and are taking on new referrals right now! https://royalrehablifeworks.com.au/cairns/referrers
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Nick is a registered psychologist and director of Far North Kids focusing on providing psychology intervention for children and adolescents within the Cairns and surrounding regions.
For 2024 - I am unable to take on new therapy clients this year, however I do have ongoing capacity for psychometric assessments including (cognitive, ASD, ADHD and Functional Capacity Assessments for both children and adults)
I am an NDIS registered business, however only accept referrals for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Nick has over 7 years clinical experience including working with children and adolescents in both government and nongovernment settings and in rural and remote locations including working for organisations such as headspace and Child and Adolescent mental health teams in both NSW and QLD. He has experience working with a wide variety of presentations among children and adolescent including depression, anxiety, separation anxiety, social phobia, attachment difficulties, ADHD and conduct disorders. His practice framework is informed by attachment theory and trauma neurobiology and enjoys working systematically with families, schools, other allied health, and medical professionals.
Nick has a clinical interest working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and is also trained in the ADOS-2 which is a diagnostic screening tool for Autism. He can also administer a range of other psychometric assessments including those screening for cognitive and learning disabilities.
Nick can see children and adolescents who are self managed or plan managed under the NDIS or referred under a valid Mental Health Care Plan issued by their GP.
admin@farnorthkids.com
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Affirming Psychology focus on children/adolescents & adults who are Neurodivergent. We provide an affirming approach to therapy, with a focus on Autism, ADHD, and Deaf/Hard of hearing clients.
NDIS, Medicare and full fee paying.
Servicing Cairns, Mareeba/Atherton as well as Telehealth (Australia).
Contact: admin@affirmingpsychology.au
30 Scott Street, Parramatta Park 4870
32 Helen Street, Cooktown 4895
6-8 George Cannon Dr, Mt Sheridan 4868
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At Wellness Embodied, our Vision is to make Far North Queensland the healthiest region in Australia and our holistic, multi-disciplinary team practice according to our values of Compassion, Leadership, Integrity, Consistency & Kindness.
Our Cairns Physiotherapists offer in clinic appointments, as well as home visits from Edmonton to Palm Cove (with capacity to service Innisfail & Yarrabah with sufficient participants). - our Physiotherapist Clara also has basic AUSLAN knowledge.
We also offer 1;1 hydrotherapy in several Cairns pools, as well as in clinic Rehab Exercise classes, Clinical Pilates, Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia classes. Our clinical interest areas include, but are not limited to, kids & adults neurological rehabilitation (MS, post stroke, developmental delay, Cerebral Palsy, mental health concerns, poor mobility, Parkinson’s disease and more), vestibular rehabilitation (for vertigo, dizziness, motion sickness and balance issues), post concussion syndrome/ traumatic brain injury, pain management, DMA Clinical Pilates, Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, stretching and more. We tailor our services to meet your specific needs. We are Cairns only Complete Concussions Clinic and our Cairns Dizziness Clinic provides specialist care for people with Vertigo and Dizziness.
We provide in clinic, as well as home visit Physiotherapy and AT script writing in our Cooktown clinic, as well as in Hopevale & Wujal Wujal.
🔹 Exercise Physiologist
Our Exercise Physiologist Kate works with clients of all ages to improve their strength, mobility & function in our in-clinic Rehab Gym @ 80-86 Abbott Street. She works in school hours Tuesday- Thursday.
🔹 Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapist in Cairns, Jesse, sees older teenagers through to adults for neurological rehabilitation, with some FCAs and limited home mods.
Occupational therapist in Cairns is Ranjitta, who works with kids in clinic ( 30 Scott St, Cairns)
Our Cooktown Occupational Therapist, Chloe, sees kids through adults via Telehealth and in person, with some FCA reporting also.
Other services in our Cairns clinics:
🔹 Remedial Massage
🔹 Naturopathy
🔹 Custom Orthotics
🔹 Craniosacral therapy/ Somato emotional release
🔹 Physiotherapist led running assessments & strength & conditioning
🔹 Shockwave
🔹 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
🔹 Ice baths
🔹 Compression boots
🔹 Infra red sauna
We listen to our clients, ensuring their needs are heard and are paramount in the development of treatment plans.Referrals are not necessary to book an assessment or session with one of our Cairns NDIS team.
Please phone or contact us on: admin@wellnessembodiedcairns.com to discuss.
For clients who are plan managed, we are generally able to invoice your plan managers directly.
Self-funded clients often pay us directly and claim the money back themselves.
Unit 2/Level 1 Food Emporium, Edith Street, Innisfail
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NDIS Registered provider, Innate Therapies is a very versatile Counselling/Therapy service providing counselling/therapy and art/expressive therapies, play based therapy. Target clients include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Main office is based in Cairns. Servicing Cairns, Karanda, Mossman, Cooktown, Innisfail, Mission Beach, Tully, Yarrabah, Pormpuraaw and everywhere in between.
Workshops include, but not limited to: Anger management for boys & Girls Self-esteem for girls and women Stress management & Parenting programs.
Innate Therapies offers a range of different modalities which include, but not limited to:
🟩 Behavioural Support
🟩 Sensorimotor Art Therapy
🟩 Clay Field Therapy
🟩 Symbol Work and Sand Play
🟩 Emotional Freedom Technique
🟩 Expressive Therapies
🟩 Play Based Therapies
🟩 Interplay Therapy
🟩 Solution Focused
🟩 Cognitive Behavioural
Some or all of these modalities may be used dependant on each individual's needs.
Townsville (Head Office): 139 Boundary St, Railway Estate Qld 4810
Townsville (Pimlico): 51 Fulham Rd, Pimlico Qld 4812
Mackay: Shop 10, 14 Heaths Rd, Mt Pleasant Qld 4740
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From health and wellbeing to disability and support, we provide a range of services to help you achieve your goals and attain quality of life, including:
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Dietetics & Nutrition
Diabetes Education
Exercise Physiology
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Social Work
We are a Registered NDIS Provider and have a dedicated coordination team available to provide support and assist with identifying goals and services. We also offer allied health services through Private, DVA, Medicare, and other insurers as required.
Telehealth
Telehealth enables health professionals to communicate more easily and improve continuity of care. We can increase the intensity of services to remote participants and achieve cost efficiencies for you by negating travel fees and waiting times.
https://alliancerehab.com.au/current-programs/telehealth/
For travel by arrangement, please contact our coordination team for more information.
Referrals
We have 3 easy ways you can refer for telehealth:
Visit https://alliancerehab.com.au/refer-a-client/
Email reception@alliancerehab.com.au
Call our team on 07 4772 1219
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Dr Tania McKirdy, Clinical Psychologist
BPsych (Hons), DPsych (Clinical Geropsychology), MAPS
Clinical Interests
Anxiety: generalised anxiety, panic and agoraphobia, social anxiety, phobias
Depression
Adjustment disorders
Sleep problems
Caregiver stress
Late life presentation of mental health disorders (anxiety, depression etc)
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At Gemstone Psychology, we focus on trauma-informed therapy, and we understand that healing begins with understanding and compassion. Just as gemstones are formed under pressure, we believe that people who have lived through adversity can uncover their inner strengths and resilience through therapeutic support and evidence-based care.
We provide safe and supportive therapy where people can explore and heal from past experiences, guided by evidence-based practices. We understand that humans are multi-faceted, and our therapy integrates mind, body, and spirit to foster comprehensive repair and recovery. We are dedicated to helping clients unearth their potential and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
With a commitment to compassionate and skillful therapy, we offer personalised treatment plans that honour each individual’s unique journey and goals.
We provide psychology services to adults and adolescents. Self-managed and Plan-Managed NDIS participants are welcome. We also do Mental Health Care Plans and Workcover.
We have immediate availability for telehealth (phone and video appointments) with Delusha Jayawardena. Delusha is a psychologist who works with the following presentations:
- mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions
- ADHD and autism
- adjustment difficulties and self-esteem
We also have a waiting list for in-person appointments in Innisfail with Jenna Kenwright. Jenna has a specific focus on trauma-related disorders and chronic complex mental health. Accessibility-wise, there is unfortunately stairs to come into the office (we are looking for an alternative space to make it more accessible but we aren't there yet!).
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Megan Colahan is an Australian-based health professional. Megan is trained as a Psychologist and has a practice located in Cairns.
Special interests - Children, teenagers and adults, behavioural problems, anxiety, chronic health issues, learning disorders and the autistic spectrum disorders
Established in 2021, BUSY Health’s mission is to provide quality health support services to improve opportunities for people to achieve their health, lifestyle, training, education or employment goals. BUSY Health’s vision is to Create Healthy Futures by partnering with people with health barriers that impact on their ability to achieve these goals.
BUSY Health employs a range of multidisciplinary specialists such as Counsellors, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists (General, Mental Health), Psychologists (Provisional, General and Clinical), Psycho-social Recovery Coaches, Social Workers, and Rehabilitation Counsellors, all with the vision to create healthy futures for their clients.
BUSY Health currently provide in person NDIS therapeutic services in Weipa (Psychology), Cairns (Counselling) and Townsville (Psychology and Counselling), as well as telehealth and mobile services from these locations.
We are a registered provider of NDIS 😊 under the following services:
128 – Assessment Recommendation Therapy And/or Training (Incl AT) – Psychology
128 – Assessment Recommendation Therapy And/or Training (Incl AT) – Other Therapy
128 – Assessment Recommendation Therapy And/or Training (Incl AT) – Counselling
128 – Community Engagement Assistance
Enquiries can be sent through either our website, email admin@busyhealth.org.au or phone us.
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Sylvia Willing – Psychologist in Mossman
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Providing holistic therapy counselling and mental health treatment tailored to your individual needs and home to Cairns only private DBT program.
We are also a registered NDIS provider of Therapeutic supports in the Cairns region.
We have four Psychologists currently on staff (two are currently completing their provisional registration internships) 3 female Clinicians and 1 Male Clinician. Searchlight Psychology is Certified with the NDIS and as such we are registered for three categories (two high risk) under Capacity Building - Therapeutic Supports, Early Childhood Intervention Services (under 7’s) and Improved Relationships (PBSP).
We have three group programs available as follows
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for complex psychosocial mental health presentations. (18ys+)
PEERS Adolescent and Young Adult Program– evidence based social skills program for 13-18 yrs. 18-30 yrs. We are currently receiving expressions of interest for this.
Lego Club – Social skills program for 7/8-12 yrs
We provide individual therapy from early childhood to late adulthood.
We provide comprehensive Psychological Assessment from early childhood onwards for Autism, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Intellectual Disability, SILS assessments, complex psychological disorders, and psychosocial disability.
We provide Positive Behaviour Support Planning, training and implementation.
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Brooke specialises in psychological assessment, treatment and counselling of all age groups.
She has experience in working with children as young as 3 years old up and adults to 90 years of age.
Brooke uses an eclectic base of therapy from expressive therapies, cognitive behaviour therapy, EMDR, to activity based learning. She is a qualified Registered Psychologist & Play Therapist and enjoys working with
children to help them to feel safe and express feelings or traumas through their play.
Psychological Counselling for All Ages, All Issues, Individuals, Families and Couples.
Play Therapy, CBT, Relaxation Support, Narrative Therapy, Meditation, Assessment, Talking therapy, Activity based learning, Emotional Release Process using Essential Oils.
Email - Admin@calmmindspsychology.com
The Date-Ability Program
A 6-week educational program teaching NDIS participants about healthy and safe relationships.
Each week, the program has a different focus-
-Boundaries and consent
-Self-awareness and advocacy
-Interpersonal skills
-Staying safe online & scams
-Sexual health and wellbeing.
Date-Ability is run in a small group setting, by qualified counsellors, psychologists, and sexologists.
If a group setting is not suitable, Date-Ability can be provided 1:1.
The Date-Ability Project is now accepting referrals for the Cairns region and via telehealth.
Referrals to be submitted to our website (link below)
admin@fs-solutions.com.au
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Psychology assessment and therapy for participants 16 yr +
Our experienced Registered Psychologist offers effective evidenced based, individualised, assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions, including;
Acute stress
Adjustment
Anxiety
Behavioural assessments
Communication skills
Depression
PTSD
Grief and bereavement.
Social skills development
Pain management
Sleep disorders
Psychometric/Cognitive assessments
NDIS assessment
Servicing Cairns and surrounding areas
Bonny Bryen - Psychologist
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We can assess a range of disorders & issues including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disorders / Dyslexia
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Intellectual Disabilities
Adaptive Functioning
Giftedness
And more...
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Meet Anneke
MPsych (Clinical) | BPsych (Hons) | BN, Grad Cert Midwifery | MAPS | FCCLP | EAP and ECO practitioner
Anneke works as a clinical psychologist in her private practice in Speewah. She has a dual focus on helping people with psychological difficulties and enhancing health and wellbeing.
Anneke has more than 30 years’ experience as a health professional. Completed a Bachelor of Nursing (General and Mental Health) in 1989 in the Netherlands and worked as a clinical mental health nurse in a forensic facility.
Immigrating to Australia in 1993, she continued her career as a registered nurse with Queensland Health. In 1999 she completed her midwifery study at Cairns Hospital and continued as a registered midwife. While working as a midwife Anneke completed a study of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical) and continued working the next four years as a private clinical psychologist at Cairns Doctors on Barr St and filling in as a lecturer/tutor for the psychology department at James Cook University. To diversify her practice, she also completed an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy study in early 2020 and an ECO Therapy in 2023.
She opened her own practice “Boonooloo Psychology and Cairns Equine Therapy” in July 2022. The clinic is centred within beautiful surroundings, allowing connection with nature that can further contribute to healing. Her practice involves a wide variety of evidence-based therapies and ECO and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Anneke works with a wide variety of services such as Medicare, NDIS, DVA, Workcover and private health insurances.
In addition to being committed to helping individuals, couples and families reducing distress, Anneke also works extensively with people from diverse ethnical backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent and the LGBTIQ+ community.
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Forerunners Care is a newly registered disability support services provider based in Cairns, Queensland. Founded by Kerri Johnson — an experienced youth worker and administrative professional with over eight years in the non-profit and community services sector — Forerunners Care aims to deliver exceptional attendant care services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Registered as a proprietary limited (Pty Ltd) business under Australian law, Forerunners Care offers a range of services designed to empower individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent lives. These services include personal care, domestic assistance, transport, in-home care and support, community access and participation, family intervention, mentoring services, daily personal care, respite care, support coordination, and life skills development.
Each care plan is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of our participants, reinforcing our commitment to personalised, high-quality services to NDIS participants."
Service area provision:
Core supports available between Gordonvale through Palm Cove.
OT, Support Coordination and Therapeutic Support services available Australia-wide via Tele-health.
Email: info@forerunnerscare.com.au
Therapy Connect is Australia’s leading online NDIS allied health provider, dedicated to delivering faster and easier access to highly qualified and experienced therapists across the country.
We match our therapists to the individual needs and goals of our clients, to ensure we get better outcomes for people living with disability. Our services include occupational and speech therapy, dietetics, physiotherapy and psychology. While we have a strong focus on working with children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays, our clients include NDIS participants of all ages.
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My passion is to guide people to help themselves, to assist my clients in how they can Empower and Transform their lives by changing and reframing limiting beliefs that are outdated, by creating powerful, positive self-beliefs instead and to guide you the way towards the Joy, Well being and Fulfillment in Life.
I specialise in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy, Acupressure Psychology (Advanced EFT & AEM), NLP, BWRT (Brain Working Recursive Therapy), BB4B or BrainWorking for Brain Therapy, Working with children- Paediatric Hypnotherapy (Blue Card), Integrative Mind and Body Medicine.
I employ a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques and have helped many people overcome:
Anxieties
Procrastination, Self Esteem and communication issues
Psychosomatic illnesses
Fears and phobias
Hypnobirthing (use of hypnosis during pregnancy and delivery)
Anger management
Addictions/substance abuse
Weight management
Traumas (physical and emotional), PTSD
Depression
Relationship, School, Sports, sexual performance issues
Habits (e.g. stuttering, bed wetting, trichotillomania, nail biting)
Stress Management
Fertility enhancement and much more…
Dr Olessya Burgess Servicing Cairns area and other areas via skype
Children’s Learning & Behaviour Management (age 14 and up)
Cognitive Assessments of children
COGNITIVE & INTELLIGENCE (IQ) ASSESSMENTS
An intelligence assessment measures an individuals IQ (intelligence quotient). It provides detailed information about an individual’s intellectual functioning, thinking and reasoning skills, and cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
A series of activities are administered by an accredited psychologist, to assess various areas of cognitive ability including:
Processing Speed – ability to quickly process and make decisions about visual information
Working Memory – ability to learn, manipulate and retain information
Verbal Comprehension – vocabulary range and ability to express general knowledge and explain concepts
Auditory Processing – ability to recognise and interpret sounds from the surrounding environment
Visual Spatial –capacity for mentally generating, rotating, and transforming visual images
WHAT ARE COGNITIVE ASSESSMENTS USED FOR?
Cognitive and intelligence assessments can be used with individual’s who are experiencing academic difficulties and can be useful for:
Identifying and diagnosing learning disabilities and disorders
Evaluating cognitive processing strengths and weaknesses
Identifying intellectual disabilities
Assessing the impact of brain injuries
Assessing giftedness
Medicare Bulk Billing Available
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Mind Matters Cairns is a private allied health service based in Manunda specialising in therapies for people of all ages. Interventions include cutting edge brain based treatments alongside more traditional therapy options. Our clinicians are qualified and have specialised training in specific modalities for all manner of mental health needs.
Qualified Clinicians
🔹 Psychologists
🔹 Occupational Therapists
🔹 Counsellors
🔹 Allied Health Assistants
🔹 Positive Psychology Practitioner
Psychology Assessments:
🔹 ADHD
🔹 ASD
🔹 Auditory Processing
🔹 Educational
🔹 Executive Functioning
🔹 Functional Capacity Assessments
🔹 Functional Behavioural Assessments
Occupational Therapy Assessments
🔹 Fine motor
🔹 Gross motor
🔹 Functional Capacity Assessments
THERAPIES
🔹 Counselling
🔹 Psychotherapy
🔹 Occupational Therapy
🔹 Coaching
🔹 Neurofeedback
🔹 Photobiomodulation
🔹 Sound Therapy
🔹 Group Therapies
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Emily Hayward, Occupational Therapist has a passion for helping people reach their potential. She works with both children and adults. Emily is trained in conducting assessments, interactive metronome, auditory processing training and general OT therapy. Mind Matters accept NDIS clients (Self & Plan Managed).
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At Treehouse Theraplay we are Social Worker’s and counsellors, we work from a neuroaffirming framework and value neurodiversity. We specialise in working with children, teens and families and are a family focused clinic. We are all experienced practitioners with extensive training in Creative Therapies that include Certified training in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Focused Psychological services i.e. CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapies, Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work, Dance and Movement therapy.
We all have strong knowledge, training and experience in working with young people with experiences of Trauma and Trauma processing, Grief and loss, Neurodivergence, Anxiety/Stress/Depression, Social Navigation, Emotional release and Child Development.
Social Work is a university qualified Allied Health Profession, we are trained in human behaviour & development, life cycle stages, family & social networks and disability & health, including mental health. In the NDIS, Social Work Therapeutic Support sits under CB Daily Living. We have strong knowledge and lived experience of the NDIA.
Assessments available include: ADOS 2/ADIR, ADHD assessments, Functional Capacity Assessments for participants diagnosed with Autism, FASD, Intellectual Disability and certain Psycho-Social Disabilities. For NDIS participants with other disabilities, we can work closely together with their OT or Physio to create a joint, holistic report or provide a socio-environmental report to accompany an existing FCA, Assessments for Depression, Anxiety and Stress.
If you are unsure, please contact us, we work creatively to help young people work towards their goals, play and fun are natural mediums for children and allow them to learn new skills in playful, creative and engaging ways.
11 Cava Close, Bungalow QLD 4870 (Therapy + Assessment Services)
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Autism Queensland provides speech pathology, occupational therapy and psychology services for people of all ages.
Currently no speech pathology services available in Cairns - please inquire for options by calling 4034 6600.
Autism Queensland Cairns has 2 locations in Cairns. At the Edmonton centre we offer our AQ School and EarlyAQtion Early Years group services as well as some individual therapy. At our Bungalow centre we offer all our other therapy services (individual and group programs) as well as assessment services . Our specialist therapy and teaching team provide the following services for autistic individuals and their families living in Cairns, Atherton, Innisfail, Weipa and surrounding areas.
Education services - we have the only Autism specific independent school here in Cairns for children attending prep-yr6.
Services include:
EarlyAQtion Early Years Group
Social Connection Groups for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Individual Therapy (all ages)
Allied Health & Diagnostic Assessments
School Advisory Service
Autism Queensland School (Prep – Year 6)
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Therapy Nest FNQ is a psychological group-based therapy service in FNQ. We provide a friendly, affordable, and effective range of group therapy programs to those requiring support and intervention for a range of mental health conditions.
Some availability for 1:1 Psychology sessions
A Group for young Cairns adults living with Asperger’s.
Our Service
Therapy Nest FNQ is a psychological group-based therapy service in FNQ. We provide a friendly, affordable, and effective range of group therapy programs to those requiring support and intervention for a range of mental health conditions
Our “BRANCH OUT” Program
A range of inclusive, interactive and fun activities conducted in a safe and relaxed environment to support:
• Building Friendships
• Creating Connections
• Boosting Self Esteem
• Enhancing Communication
Referrals
• Self Referral
• GP Referral
• Psychiatrist Referral
Other Information
Parents, Carers, or Support Workers welcome to attend the sessions.
Leigh Taylor
BApp Psych. P Grad Dip Psych.
Registered Psychologist
therapynestfnq@outlook.com.au
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We are committed to providing the highest quality care possible, and we hope that you will allow us the opportunity to serve you and your community.
Well Balanced Care, is a local owned company based in Far North Queensland which was founded to meet the needs of regional, rural, and remote communities. With our highly experienced staff many of which are local to the region, we understand your needs, and work with you to get the best outcomes for yourself and your clients.
With expertise in NDIS, Aged Care, and private rehabilitation services, we can help you to achieve your goals. We provide face to face and virtual allied health multi-disciplinary services to those in need.
Our Cairns clinic is conveniently based in the Parramatta Park, Cairns which has great access to parking for clients to wish to see us in our clinic. We also offer home visit, group therapy classes and a comprehensive range of telehealth services specific to your needs.
With Teams who provide outreach services throughout the Cairns region, Tablelands, Mareeba and the Cassowary Coast regional council areas, we work hard to ensure that the services we offer are available when you need them.
We also provide services into a range of regional, rural, and remote communities and locations throughout Central and Western and North Western Queensland and the Northern Territory
Our highly skilled and diverse team is here to help you, and our services include both adults and children Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Dietetics.
To meet our team please referee to our website www.wbcare.com.au
To make a referral please go to https://wbcare.com.au/refer-a-client
If you’re looking to do more, let’s do it together. LiveBig, part of the Arriba Group of companies, is a registered provider of specialist therapy supports for people with disability and on an NDIS plan. We can deliver support either at home or in the community, but always in a way that suits you. Our approach is one of working together with you, your family and your other service providers to achieve your goals.
Currently provide Speech Therapy in Cairns however we can deliver most other services via telehealth such as:
Allied health Assistance – Telehealth
Psychology Face-to-Face services with Telehealth
Behaviour Support – Telehealth
Early Intervention Services – Telehealth
Counselling – Telehealth
Mental Health & Counselling – Telehealth
Occupational Therapy – Telehealth
Psychology – Telehealth
Social Workers – Telehealth
Speech Language Pathologists – Face to face & Telehealth
We have capacity for speech in Cairns for face to face and telehealth.
Referral@livebig.com.au
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Our NDIS team are a group of highly experienced Allied Health Professionals who work closely with participants to identify their needs and assist in achieving goals.We believe in leading change through a holistic, passionate and team driven approach. We offer services to participants on NDIS plans that are of both child and adult age and in addition to face to face assessments, we are also able to offer home assessments and telehealth appointments.
We currently have capacity for OT and Psychology with referrals made via the easy to complete online referral process at the website address.
Current occupational therapy services offered include:
• Functional capacity assessments;
• Improved daily living skills and retraining;
• AT assessments and prescription;
• Equipment prescription;
• Manual and powered wheelchair assessment and prescription;
• Minor home modifications;
• Early intervention;
• Falls assessment and prevention;
• Comprehensive report writing;
• Ongoing therapy, support and management.
Current psychology services offered include:
• Specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health, behavioural and emotional conditions;
• Assessment of cognitive or intellectual functioning;
• Rehabilitation and management of cognitive difficulties;
• Support with adjustment to a new health condition or challenges related to a lifelong disability;
• Support around issues including grief, loss, depression, self-esteem, motivation, goal setting, anger, social skills identity, interpersonal conflict and managing fatigue
hello@abilityactionaustralia.com.au
See website for referrals
Sole Trader practice providing psychology support to NDIS participants.
I schedule appointments every Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm for psychology sessions.
We have sessions available to suit individuals of all ages, couples, and families.
I charge at the rate indicated by NDIS and conduct sessions in-person for local participants and via telehealth for participants located in rural or remote areas, or simply those who are experiencing difficulty seeking support in their local area.
SERVICES OFFERED
Client-Centred Therapy
Play Therapy (for children under 7)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Anger Management
Conflict Resolution Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Positive Psychotherapy
Kelly Forno - General Psychologist, BSocSci (Psych) (Hons) MAPS, MAAFT, PSY0002353644
admin@tropicalbeachespsychology.com
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Sarah is a clinical neuropsychologist who has been working for the past 19-years in Cairns.
She provides neuropsychological assessments for adolescents, adults and older adults presenting with a range of issues affecting thinking and memory abilities. These include neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, dementia), brain injury, chronic substance use, neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. Autism spectrum disorder, genetic disorders), intellectual impairment, and specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia). IQ tests to confirm the presence of an intellectual disability are also done.
She has experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and works hard to provide a culturally safe and respectful neuropsychological service.
Offering face to face neuropsychological assessments in clinic or at home. Travel within the region.
Please note this practice operates Thursdays and Fridays
sarah_g_russell@bigpond.com
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Psychologist / Hypnotherapist
I provide a service from my office in Port Douglas at the Acupuncture Centre.
In Cairns I offer Home visits to NDIS clients.
email - sarah.m.evans@bigpond.com
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Sky Therapy provides compassionate, culturally aware, and client-centred mental health and therapeutic services. Founded by Zane, an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and supported by Emma, a skilled Behaviour Specialist, the practice brings over 20 years of expertise in family therapy, trauma, addiction, mental health, grief, and loss.
The team also includes Brodi, a psychology graduate, qualified personal trainer, and sports coach with extensive experience supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. Brodi specialises in creating tailored fitness and sports programs that foster self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being, integrating physical activity into holistic mental health care.
Sky Therapy focuses on early intervention for children and families while also assisting individuals facing complex life challenges. Committed to cultural safety and connection—particularly in Indigenous and remote Far North Queensland communities—the practice delivers personalised, evidence-based care. By incorporating approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and physical activity through sport, Sky Therapy fosters sustainable growth, positive behavioural change, and holistic well-being for clients of all backgrounds.
Service we provide
🟠 Psychological Support and Counselling with an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
🟠 Behaviour Management with a registered Behavioural Practitioner
🟠 Support Work with a Psychology graduate, qualified personal trainer and sports coach
Offices based in Woree and Malanda with phone and video sessions also available.
We also offer home/school visits throughout the far north, including Mossman, Mareeba, Tolga and Ravenshoe.
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Allied Therapeutic Services is an allied health provider based in North Queensland. We offer flexibility in session locations, allowing you to choose between your home, clinic, community setting, school, or online sessions.
At Allied Therapeutic Services, we are a dedicated team of over 45 professionals committed to providing quality therapy services in rural and remote communities in North Queensland (clinic based) and across Australia (via telehealth). We have a passion to support rural and remote communities.
With clinics in Cairns, Townsville, Ayr, Charters Towers and Mackay, and an active telehealth service, the team at Allied Therapeutic Services provides a range of therapeutic services to NDIS and to private clients.
Allied Therapeutic Services offers the following services within the Cairns clinic, community and via telehealth:
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Positive Behaviour Support
Psychology
cairns@atsqld.com
(previously known as RAR Therapy)
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Providing you with a safe space to heal.
Our counselling services can be delivered via in person at our Freshwater and Brinsmead locations, or online telehealth appointments in the comfort of your own home.
Where there is a need for Counsellors to deliver services on site at schools, we will endeavour to do so in consultation with school staff.
In keeping with NDIS principles, we can also deliver counselling services at our clients’ preferred venues, where these are determined to be safe and appropriate.
Child-Centred Family Services; Counselling, Training, and Consultancy.
NDIS support available for:
Adult Individual Counselling Service
Counselling for Young People
Specialist Parent Support Session
Counselling for Children
Attachment Matters offers a suite of child-centred family counselling services, and adult individual counselling sessions. We also offer training services for new and seasoned professionals, and specialist consultation for agencies and organisations who provide services to children and families.
Marni Freeman
BAppSocSc(Couns), PACFA Reg. Clinical, BAPsych, BPsych(Hons), Cert IV TAA.
Ariel Dawson
BCouns, PACFA Reg., BAPsych
Self or plan managed NDIS only
Coaching and Counselling Services
KIRSTEN COTTONE (MAPP, B.A., Dip. Ed.)
Founder of The Optimum Mindset™
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We offer an extensive range of services that are able to be catered to your child's individual needs.
Intensive Early Intervention Programs (based on Applied Behaviour Analysis), focusing on language, social skills, self-care skills (e.g., toileting, eating, sleeping), and play skills.
Assessment and intervention for disruptive or challenging behaviours (anger, outbursts, tantrums, aggression etc)
Assessment and intervention for social skill difficulties, emotional literacy, emotional regulation, and anxiety
Training courses for support agencies on Functional Assessments and implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans
Parenting seminars
Consultation Services for daycares, schools, support agencies, allied health professionals
Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnostic services
(using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R)
Cognitive assessments
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Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Workers and Counsellors
Psychological Services for Children, Adolescents and Families
Depression in children & adolescents
Anxiety disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorders (ADD & ADHD)
Behavioural problems
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Specific learning difficulties.
Social skills training (Secret Agent Society)
Psychological Services for Adults
Depression & mood disorders, Anxiety disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Relationship issues
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Grief & bereavement
Stress and Anger management