ABout Ability Psychology Services

We accept referrals from a broad range of referral pathways, including NDIS Participants (self or plan-managed), Medicare (gap-fee applies), WorkCover, Employment Service Providers, EAP, private / self-referred, and Private Health Insurance providers. 

The team at Ability provides support across the lifespan (children and parents, adolescents, and adults) for many different types of referral goals. In order to support our community, Ability offers a broad range of psychological services including therapeutic intervention, assessment and testing, and reporting. We also offer group therapy and training / workshop services episodically throughout the year. 

For more information, visit the 'Our Services' page of our website. Alternatively, contact our friendly administrative team by phone or via the 'Contact Us' page enquiry form.

To make a referral, see the "Referrals & Forms" page of our website. 

Our service delivery model accommodates both short and long-term intervention models depending on your referral pathway and therapeutic goals. With a variety of health professionals in our team, we endeavour to make connecting with our service as easy and comfortable as possible. Please note that the nature of your service delivery will be informed by your referral pathway and location, which is explored further during our Intake process. 

We offer a broad range of psychological services including therapeutic intervention, assessment and testing, reporting, in addition to group and training / workshop service options. Our service delivery model accommodates both short and long-term intervention models depending on your referral pathway and therapeutic goals. With a variety of health professionals in our team, we endeavour to make connecting with our service as easy and comfortable as possible. 

Prior to engagement in services, our Intake Clinician will liaise with you about your individual needs and preferences, and is available to answer queries you may have. This Intake process assists to ensure we are able to provide accessible and flexible services whilst considering the suitability for and appropriateness of nominated services (e.g., maintenance of client confidentiality and the safety of our team). 

Ability is committed to providing quality, accessible and innovative services across Australia. Whilst we commonly work with individuals (and families), we also regularly work with organisations (e.g., corporations, sporting clubs) and schools (e.g., on-site visits) and For more information, please contact our office.

Psychological Support Regarding:

Depressive Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

Psychosocial Disability

Adjustment & Transition Concerns

Grief & Bereavement 

Relationship Concerns

Family-Related Concerns

Trauma History 

Acute Stress & Post Traumatic Stress

Behavioural Concerns

Anger, Reactivity & Impulse Control

Communication & Interpersonal Relationships

Goal Setting & Motivation

Disordered Eating & Related Concerns

Cognitive  & Learning Difficulties

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Bipolar, Mood & Related Disorders

Schizophrenia & Related Disorders

Employment Support

Borderline Personality Disorder & Other PD

Early Childhood & Developmental 

Pre-natal and Post-natal Support

Skill Development & Capacity Building

Counselling Support

Boundaries & Self-Care

Milestones & Transitions 

*And others.

Diagnostic & Other Assessment Services:

Cognitive Assessment

Functional Assessment

Learning & Achievement Testing

Sensory Assessment

Functional Behaviour Analysis

Personality Assessment 

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

*Other varied testing available.

Psychoeducation & Training:

Group Programs (Varied)

Sports & Performance Psychology

Social and Emotional Groups (e.g., Lego Group)

Online Groups (NDIS - Capacity Building)

Clinical Training (For Allied Health Audience)

*Other varied training available.

Other Clinical Services: 

Board-Approved Supervision

Parent Training & Support

Multisystemic-Informed Support 

NDIS Services (incl. assessment & reporting)

NDIS SIL / SDA Housing Support

DSP Eligibility Support

Group Training & Professional Development

Sports & Performance Psychology Services

In 2019, Ability was founded and consisted of just one person - our founder, Jessie Baker. The subsequent onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented an opportunity to lean into the community's needs when faced with unprecedented challenges that the pandemic represented. These early days of Ability only  demonstrated the importance of client-centred and flexible models of service delivery. Over the subsequent years, we saw the traditional model of psychology services evolve in many ways with an increase to telehealth services and the expansion of initiatives, such as increased access to the Medicare and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which has allowed for more flexible and accessible services within respective scopes. Collectively, this provided an opportunity to not only establish and grow Ability from an idea to a service - but to also rethink former models of offering support which highlighted the benefits of an outreach service model. Ultimately, this is what led our founder to establish Ability Psychology Services and to grow this into what it is today - a community-centred, mobile psychology practice that supports the local communities of the areas we work within.

Since our founding in 2019, Ability Psychology Services has been dedicated to providing evidence-based, accessible psychology services across Australia. Each member of our team brings their own training, experience and skills to our practise, and is committed to providing compassionate care to our clients. Our team works with individuals and families across the lifespan, and is able to provide support for a broad range of presentations and conditions. Our team provides psychological and educational services to individuals, third party providers, schools and organisations across Australia. We offer a range of in-clinic, outreach (in-home/on-site), and online services to meet our clients where they are at and to provide a sense of welcoming and professional support to our clients. Please contact us for more information. 

At Ability Psychology Services, we understand that life can be busy and unpredictable. We recognise that each individual's needs are different and there is no one-shoe-fits-all approach to improving mental health and wellbeing. For this reason, we offer both outreach services (in your home or community) as well as in-clinic or online support. 

At Ability, our priority is to work with you to establish therapeutic goals in a comfortable environment to help you reach your full potential. From personalised therapy through to a suite of formal services, Ability will work with you to tailor an intervention suitable for you, your family, or your organisation. Join us in your journey to improved mental health and wellbeing.