How An NDIS Psychologist Can Help?

 What you should know about NDIS?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a step taken by Australian Government to help to empower individuals with a disability. Overseen by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Australians under the age of 65 year can apply for NDIS funding. The NDIS considers physical disabilities as well as social, cognitive, sensory, and intellectual disability. The NDIS aims to help everyone to lead the satisfied life.

 


What is the role of a psychologist under the NDIS?

 A NDIS psychologist can help individuals under the NDIS to increase their daily living tasks, improve their mood, and self- esteem, as well as reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression to further increase their participation in their local community. Our psychologists work collaboratively with each individual to explore proven strategies that will help lead to life satisfaction.At Positive Wellbeing Psychologist, we help individuals lead a better quality of life by improving their independence and building upon their capacity in daily life.

 

What areas does an NDIS psychologist help with?

1.    Family problems

2.    Health and illness

3.    Loss of a loved one

4.    Feeling of loneliness

5.    Anxiety

6.    Sadness

7.    Depression and loss of motivation

8.    Fatigued and reduced energy levels

9.    Addictions and substance use

10. Behavioural problems

11. Traumatic experiences

12. Phobias and panic symptoms

13. Stress in professional lives

 

What to expect from an NDIS psychologist?

 

·         Feeling understood and motivated to work towards your goals.


·         Less intense feelings of anxiety or depression due to negative/bad feelings and/or     thoughts.


·         Feeling more confident and improved self-esteem.

·         Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in your life.

·         Finding new ways to cope with challenging situations.

·         Improved social skills to develop and enhance your relationships with friends and   family and to feel more connected.

 

How can Positive Wellbeing Psychology help?

At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we are a private psychology practice located in the Inner-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne consisting of registered psychologists. One of our services offered by our warm and compassionate psychologists is to support clients plan-managed or self-managed under the NDIS.

Our focus is to help individuals under the NDIS, with capacity building and improving their daily living skills. We also offer workplace psychologist services to organizations at all sizes. Our psychologists use evidence-based therapy to help individuals to overcome barriers and problems that are impacting their daily functioning.

What research has found?

Evidently, research has shown that talking about your feelings, needs, fears, struggles and insecurities with the right person can increase the interpersonal connection and improve other areas in life such as mood, self-esteem, and overall life satisfaction.

If you think no one will be able to understand your situation and thought process, consider speaking to an NDIS psychologist who are here to listen about your situation and to help guide you in the best possible way, which can help you lead a more satisfied life.

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