Find a Mental Health Professional for Life Stage & Developmental
Search our directory of verified therapists, psychologists and counsellors specialising in Life Stage & Developmental across Australia. Filter by location, funding type, telehealth availability and more.
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About Life Stage & Developmental support
Mental health needs shift across the lifespan, and this category connects you with practitioners who specialise in the particular challenges of different developmental stages. Support is available for adolescent wellbeing, childhood emotional and behavioural concerns, midlife transitions, and cognitive decline or dementia-related distress in older adults and their families. Adolescence brings identity formation, school pressure, social complexity, and sometimes the first emergence of mental health conditions. Children may present with emotional or behavioural difficulties that respond well to early intervention. Midlife can bring its own pressures: career questions, relationship changes, the loss of parents, and a reassessment of purpose. Older adults and those supporting someone with cognitive decline face grief, adjustment, and significant carer stress. Practitioners in this category are skilled in adapting their approach to different age groups and life circumstances. In Australia, children and young people may access Medicare-subsidised sessions with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, and NDIS funding is available for those under 65 with eligible developmental or cognitive concerns. Telehealth options are available across all age groups.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find a family therapist in Australia?
- Search Mental Health Directory by suburb to find psychologists and counsellors who specialise in family therapy and parenting support. Filter by telehealth, Medicare, or NDIS to find a practitioner that suits your family.
- Can I get Medicare rebates for family therapy in Australia?
- Medicare Better Access covers individual sessions, not group family sessions. However, a parent or child can access individual Medicare-rebated sessions with a psychologist addressing family issues. Mental Health Directory shows all Medicare-eligible practitioners.
- How do I find a child psychologist in Australia?
- Search Mental Health Directory and filter by the Life Stages speciality to find psychologists who work with children and young people. You can also filter by NDIS if your child has a plan, or by bulk billing for more affordable options.