Find NDIS psychologists
An NDIS psychologist is a registered psychologist who helps you build skills and strategies to manage how your disability affects daily life, funded through your NDIS plan. On Solotude, you can find and message independent NDIS psychologists yourself.
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Last updated October 2026
What an NDIS psychologist does
NDIS psychology is about practical skills linked to your disability. A psychologist might help with:
- Assessments, like cognitive or behaviour assessments
- Strategies for stress, emotions and anxiety linked to your disability
- Routines, social skills and coping skills
- Support for children and their families
- Working with your other supports, so everyone is on the same page
NDIS or Medicare?
The NDIS doesn’t fund treatment for a mental health condition on its own. That’s Medicare’s job, through a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. The NDIS funds psychology that builds skills affected by your disability. You can use both at once. They just do different jobs.
Do you need a referral?
No. If psychology is funded in your plan, you can contact a psychologist yourself. A GP referral is only needed for Medicare-funded sessions.
Which part of your plan pays for it
Psychology is paid from your Capacity Building budget. Look for this name in your plan:
| What your plan says | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Improved Daily Living (Capacity Building, may show as CB Daily Activity) | Psychology sessions, assessments and reports |
Not sure what your plan covers? See what each part of your plan means.
What NDIS psychologists cost
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit for psychology is $252.99 an hour, up from $232.99 in 2025-26. Therapists can also charge for time spent travelling to you, at up to half their hourly rate, and for some reports. Ask about this before you start. If you’re plan-managed, they can’t charge more than the limit. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price together. If your plan is NDIA-managed, you’ll need a registered provider.
Price limits are reviewed every year in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
How many psychology sessions can your funding buy?
Type in how much of your Capacity Building funding you want to spend on psychology this plan year. We’ll show you how many one-hour sessions that buys.
Estimate only. Based on the 2026-27 NDIS price limit of $252.99 an hour for standard sessions. If one amount in your plan covers several therapies, only enter the part you want to spend on psychology. We set aside 15% of your funding for travel, reports and admin, because most providers charge for these.
What Solotude checks for psychologists
Before a psychologist appears in search, we check their photo ID, their ABN and the NDIS Commission’s compliance records. Psychologists must also hold current Ahpra registration, which we check on the national register.
Many psychologists also add an NDIS Worker Screening Check or a Working with Children Check. We verify those too, and you can filter your search to only see psychologists who hold them. Read how it works in our Verification Policy.
How to find a psychologist on Solotude
- Create a free account on Solotude. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number.
Create a free account - Search by where you live and the support you need.
- Read profiles. See their experience, the support they offer and when they’re available.
- Message psychologists directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree a price and put it in a service agreement between the two of you.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the NDIS fund psychology?
Yes, when it builds skills affected by your disability, like routines, coping strategies or social skills. It’s paid from Improved Daily Living in your Capacity Building budget. Treatment for a mental health condition on its own is usually funded through Medicare instead.
What’s the difference between NDIS psychology and a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan?
Medicare helps pay for treatment of a mental health condition, with a GP referral and a set number of sessions a year. NDIS psychology builds skills linked to your disability, with no referral needed. The number of sessions depends on your plan funding. You can use both.
Do I need a referral to see an NDIS psychologist?
No. If psychology is funded in your plan, you can book a psychologist yourself. You only need a GP referral for Medicare-funded sessions.
How much does an NDIS psychologist cost?
For 2026-27, the NDIS price limit for psychology is $252.99 an hour, up from $232.99 the year before. Psychologists can also charge for travel, at up to half their hourly rate. If you’re self-managed, you agree the price together.
How do I get Medicare-funded psychology sessions?
See your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Under Better Access, it gives you a Medicare rebate for up to 10 individual sessions a calendar year. Sessions are only free if the psychologist bulk bills. These are separate from your NDIS funding.
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