Online psychology for your WA workers compensation claim.
Video or phone sessions with an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist, billed directly to your insurer. No cost to you once your insurer approves treatment.
Helping you get through the tough stuff, while building the strongest mind possible.
100% online therapy, sessions with a Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA PSY0002467677
I'm a Clinical Psychologist who works with people dealing with the psychological impact of a workplace injury, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and workplace stress or bullying.
Every session runs by video or phone call, so you can talk to me from wherever you feel most comfortable.
More about my background and approach
Training. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University, with first-class honours, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England.
Experience. I've worked in the UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice and Lifeline. Before psychology I worked in around 20 different workplaces, including cafes, guitar teaching, real estate and finance (as a Certified Financial Planner, mortgage broker and buyer's agent), so I understand the pressures that come with many different kinds of work. I'm a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Approach. For trauma I use EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also draw on CBT, ACT, schema therapy, DBT, exposure and response prevention, the Unified Protocol and motivational interviewing, depending on what suits you.
A short introduction (about 3 minutes)
Book first, paperwork comes after
Book online
Pick a time that suits you on our online booking page. It's the quickest way to get started. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 2:30pm–6:30pm (WA time), and on Saturdays.
Having trouble? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au.
Complete your forms
Once you've booked, we'll send you a digital form to complete. It will cover consent, your details and your claim, and can be done any time before your first session.
Meet online
Join your video session from home, work, or wherever suits. Approved sessions are billed directly to your insurer.
Care that fits around a hard year, not the other way round
A workplace injury claim is stressful enough without also having to find time to sit in a waiting room. Sessions run over video or phone call, at a time that works for your schedule, with a clinical psychologist experienced in workplace injury, trauma and return-to-work recovery.
Treatment is matched to what you need. Sometimes that's a structured approach like EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, schema therapy or DBT. Sometimes it's simply having the space to talk things through and work out the next step together. Often it's a bit of both.
What's included
- No out-of-pocket cost for approved treatment
- Direct billing to your employer's insurer
- A registered Clinical Psychologist, not a provisional practitioner
- Sessions from anywhere in WA, no travel
Common questions
Your insurer needs to have accepted your claim, or approved psychology treatment, before sessions can be funded. When you book, you'll be asked for your claim number and insurer details. If you don't have them handy, book anyway and we'll follow up by email. After booking we'll send your forms, where you can upload your claim approval letter and your GP referral if you have one. A referral from your GP or treating doctor is the usual starting point, and sometimes your insurer or case manager can refer you. Not sure what applies to you? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au and we'll point you in the right direction.
Start by telling your employer about the injury and seeing a doctor (usually your GP) for a First Certificate of Capacity. Then give your employer the workers compensation claim form and the certificate, and keep copies. Once your insurer accepts your claim or approves treatment, you can book with us. WorkCover WA's advice and assistance line, 1300 794 744, can help with the steps.
In general, yes. Your claim needs to include a psychological injury, or a psychological condition arising from your injury, for treatment to be funded. Your insurer makes the call on whether a claim is accepted, not us. If you're not sure where yours stands, ask your case manager or get in touch and we'll talk it through.
In WA, your insurer has 14 days to make a decision on your claim, or to tell you it needs more time. If there's still no decision after 28 days, provisional payments may start, and these can cover medical and health costs up to a set limit. If there's no decision within 120 days, the claim is treated as accepted. Tell us where your claim is up to and we'll talk through the options.
Claims for psychological injury caused mainly by reasonable administrative action, such as a fair performance review or disciplinary process, can be excluded under WA's rules. The exclusion doesn't apply where there was bullying, harassment or unreasonable conduct. Whether it applies to you is your insurer's decision. If you're unsure, a chat with your GP or a workers' compensation advocate can help.
Your insurer decides this. They usually approve an initial block of sessions, which can be extended if treatment is helping and your insurer agrees.
Ask your insurer to review the decision first, as insurers have an internal dispute process. WorkCover WA can also help resolve disputes on its advice and assistance line, 1300 794 744. Let us know too, as we can sometimes provide information to support a request for treatment.
Your employer and insurer can't access your clinical records without your consent. To keep funded sessions going, though, your insurer will usually need updates on how you're going and your treatment plan before approving more sessions. Our consent form explains what's shared and when.
Yes. Psychologists are registered nationally with AHPRA, not state by state, so you can see a psychologist anywhere in Australia by video. Your sessions are billed directly to your insurer, just like with a local provider.
Research suggests video therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for many common problems, and it's easier to fit around work and recovery.
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