Yes and yes!

Our psychologists hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 

As part of our registration and ethical code we must also be insured. 

This is dependent on the service you want.

If you are self-referred and paying privately you do not require a GP referral. However, if you require treatment for conditions where medical monitoring is an essential part of recovery (re: eating disorders, bipolar disorder and/or addiction withdrawal), then it is highly recommended you have a GP referral and continued medical support during recovery phases. 

If you have been referred by your workplace (EAP) and/or claiming through insurance (DVA for example) then you do not require a GP referral. However, you will require pre-approval from your organisation or insurance company prior to your first appointment. 

If you want access to Medicare rebated sessions then you will need a GP referral and relevant care plan information prior to your first appointment. 

Head over to our bookings page to see what service is best suited for you and what is required to book that particular service. 

Absolutely not. 
If your mental health is impacting you then that's all we need to know. Everyone deserves a safe and judgement-free space to express, make sense of and process their lives. And DHP is here to provide that. 

Typically, we see individuals 18+ however this is flexible for certain presentations. For example, the onset of eating disorders  typically occurs in childhood therefore DHP would accept a referral of this nature. Contact us for more information about the types of presentations we consider for earlier referral.  

Not if you don't want to. We are more focused on how the event(s) may have impacted your current physical, occupational and psychosocial domains. 

If you are already concerned about your eating behaviours then it is recommended you reach out for help. The best first point of contact will always be your GP. 

Yes. Any individual who meets the diagnostic criteria tor PTSD as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5), can be diagnosed with PTSD. 

Yes. However, the physical symptoms that often occur during the withdrawal phase of recovery can be serious and even life-threatening. Therefore it is always recommended that you have a GP and/or other medical specialist working alongside you. A referral prior to commencing treatment with DHP is preferred. 

The cost per service varies depending on what service you require. Head over to our bookings page to better understand which service will most benefit you. If unsure, contact us and we can definitely sort this out for you!

Yes. DHP prefers a whole-person approach which encompasses all areas of professional practice. This often includes frequent correspondence with the individual's GP and/or psychiatrist. It can also include communication with dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists and more etc.

At the end of the day, we want our clients to recover and that often includes many different evidence-based approaches all rolled into one! 

This depends on three things:
1. The participant is over the age of 18.
2. The participant's NDIS plan MUST be either NDIA or Plan Managed (not self-managed).
3. The Participant is requiring psychological support for a mental disorder, NOT an intellectual disability. 
If unsure, contact us and make an enquiry!