How our therapists can help
Each of us has a different story and a unique way of looking at the world
In addition to meeting their professional body requirements, our therapists routinely handle mental health problems, illness, and life challenges.
We tailor our practice to suit your individual needs. Flexibility creativity, and understanding are the keys to our approach.
Our goal is to enhance our clients’ wellbeing and personal fulfilment by providing a safe, comfortable, and professional environment.
At Hunter Clinical Services, we understand mental health and nutrition. The impact of mental health on eating habits can be profound, with conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression often leading to disordered eating patterns. These can include emotional eating, appetite changes, or restrictive eating behaviours, which in turn can affect overall well-being and nutritional balance.
Our experienced mental health dietitians offer holistic support and meet you where you are. We recognise that mental health issues can influence your diet, leading to difficulties such as:
Our personalised dietary therapy addresses these challenges by promoting balanced nutrition that supports mental and emotional health. We focus on making nutrition simple and providing nutrients to enhance brain function, stabilise mood, and foster a positive relationship with food.
Discover how our dietetic services can support your mental health and help you achieve a balanced, nourishing diet that contributes to overall well-being and ability to be your authentic self.
If you prefer to access sessions privately, no referral is required. You are welcome to contact us directly to make a booking. However, please note that private clients are not eligible for any rebates on session fees.
With a valid referral from your general practitioner, pediatrician, or psychiatrist, you can access mental health support under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). This referral allows access to:
With a valid referral from your general practitioner, pediatrician, or psychiatrist, individuals with an eating disorder can access support under the eating disorder treatment pathway (EDTP). This referral allows access to:
There are specific criteria that must be met to qualify for an EDTP referral. Please consult with your GP to determine if you are eligible for this pathway.
Medicare rebates do not cover the full cost of your appointment. You will be required to pay the full session fee upfront, and Medicare will issue a partial rebate afterward. The exact out-of-pocket expense depends on the fee structure of the practitioner you book with.
Once you reach the Medicare Threshold for the year, the rebate increases to 85% of the consultation fee.
We can submit Medicare claims on your behalf online. Typically, the rebate will be deposited into your bank account within 2 business days.
If you have private health insurance, your fund may also offer a rebate towards the cost of sessions. Please speak to your fund about your individual cover and rebates offered.
As a registered NDIS provider, we offer a range of therapeutic supports designed to help participants improve their mental health, emotional well-being, daily functioning, and overall physical health.
Through the NDIS, eligible participants can access funding for both psychological and dietetic services as part of their individualised plan.
Our services focus on addressing mental health concerns, emotional regulation, developing life skills, and providing nutritional guidance, with therapies tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
We provide capacity-building psychological and dietetic services through Improved Daily Living Skills and Core Supports funding.
Our team of experienced Allied Health therapists will work collaboratively with you to deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at fostering positive mental health outcomes and promoting a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
If you have an NDIS plan, we can guide you through the process to ensure you receive the necessary support.
To find the best-suited therapist or dietitian for your needs, please contact us or visit our NDIS page for more information.
HCS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, Stewards and languages groups of Australia and recognise their connection throughout time to lands and water. We admire the collective knowledge, wisdom, strength and resilience of First Nations communities and peoples.
We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders, past, present and those of the future, for they will hold the memories, traditions and hopes of First Nations peoples and culture. We pay respect to our First Nations customers, colleagues, stakeholders, and partners in Reconciliation.
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