Psychology that meets you where you are.
Psychology from a registered psychologist — mobile appointments across MidCoast (including Stroud), Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGAs, and the Mid North Coast region, or telehealth anywhere in Australia. We support NDIS participants, individuals and families with assessment, therapy and capacity-building. Enquire about suitability and appointment availability.
AHPRA Registered
Registered Psychologist
Face to Face & Telehealth
Hunter & Mid North Coast · Australia-wide telehealth
Medicare Provider
Mental Health Treatment Plans
NDIS Registered
Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living
Mobile in-person sessions cover MidCoast (including Stroud), Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGAs and the Mid North Coast region. Please enquire about your suburb and appointment availability.
Telehealth appointments are available to participants anywhere in Australia — currently no waitlist.
What we offer
Our psychology services
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive assessments to understand a person's cognitive, emotional, and adaptive functioning — informing diagnosis, NDIS planning, and support needs.
Cognitive and intellectual assessments
NDIS functional capacity assessments — SIL reports, ILO, plan reviews, and progress reports
Psycho-educational assessments
Adaptive behaviour assessments
Detailed written reports
Individual Therapy
Evidence-based psychological therapy tailored to the individual — addressing mental health, emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety, depression, and adjustment challenges.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Trauma-informed approaches
Anxiety and depression support
Grief and adjustment
Emotional regulation and coping skills
NDIS Capacity Building
Goal-directed psychological support under NDIS Capacity Building funding — helping participants build skills, confidence, and independence in everyday life.
NDIS goal-directed psychology
Psychoeducation for participants and families
Social skills and relationship support
Self-management and independence skills
Progress reporting for NDIS reviews
Liaison with support teams
NDIS psychology supports
What psychology support can help with
Under the NDIS, psychology goes well beyond therapy sessions. Psychologists work collaboratively with participants, families, carers, and support teams to build capacity, independence, and wellbeing across every area of life.
Capacity building and independence
Building skills, confidence, and autonomy in daily life — goal-directed support aligned with NDIS plan goals and decision-making.
Social skills and community participation
Building and maintaining relationships with family and friends, joining community activities, social groups, and sporting clubs.
Emotional regulation and coping
Developing emotional literacy, discrete coping skills, and strategies for managing anxiety, distress, avoidance, and challenging emotions.
Rehabilitation and adjustment
Support adjusting to acquired disability — brain injury, amputation, psychosocial disability — including grief, loss, and adaptation to new limitations.
Skill development
Problem-solving, executive functioning, learning strategies, self-regulation, and work readiness skills for greater independence.
Family and carer support
Working with parents, siblings, and carers — parent training, reducing carer isolation, enabling families to understand and support their family member's needs.
Psychosocial disability
Managing and reducing the functional impact of psychosocial disability on daily life, community participation, and personal relationships.
Self-care and daily living
Developing and strengthening self-care skills — hygiene, routines, health management, and the skills needed to live as independently as possible.
NDIS plan support and coordination
Helping participants clarify their strengths and needs, coordinating psychology with NDIS supports, and advocating for appropriate funding at plan reviews.
Multidisciplinary care. Psychologists at Yellowbird work collaboratively with support coordinators, behaviour support practitioners, OTs, and other team members to create individualised, coordinated care plans — not siloed sessions. The title Psychologist is protected under Australian National Law (AHPRA registration required), ensuring participants receive services from a qualified, regulated professional.
Our approach
Evidence-based. Warm. Person-centred.
Psychological support at Yellowbird is grounded in evidence and delivered with genuine warmth. We believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change — and we take the time to build it properly.
Listen deeply
We start by understanding what matters to the person — their goals, their history, their strengths. Assessment is thorough and collaborative, not rushed.
Plan together
Therapy goals are set with the participant, not for them. We explain our approach clearly so that the person always knows what we're doing and why.
Build on strengths
We work from what's already there. Every person has strengths and resources — our job is to help them use those more effectively.
Measure what matters
Progress is tracked against goals that make sense to the individual — not just clinical scales. We adjust our approach regularly based on how things are going.
Who we support
Psychology for participants across the lifespan
We work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults — including NDIS participants, people with acquired disability, and those with complex psychological needs.
Intellectual disability
Psychological assessment and therapy adapted to the individual's communication style and cognitive profile.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Post-diagnostic support and therapy for autistic people across all ages and presentations.
Mental health conditions
Evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, adjustment disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Acquired brain injury
Neuropsychological and rehabilitation-informed support following stroke, TBI, and other acquired conditions.
Children and adolescents
Child-friendly assessments and therapy for young people — working with families as partners in the process.
NDIS functional capacity
Detailed functional capacity assessments to support NDIS applications, SIL reports, ILO applications, plan reviews, and progress reports.
Funding options
How psychology is funded
Psychology at Yellowbird is accessible through multiple funding pathways. Rates are set by the NDIS Price Guide or the AAPi recommended schedule depending on how you access the service.
NDIS
$252.99/hr
NDIS Price Guide 2026–27
Funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living (15), line item 15_054_0128_1_3.
Covers therapy, assessments, NDIS functional capacity reports (SIL, ILO, plan reviews), and capacity building.
Requires
Active NDIS plan with CB-Daily Living funding
Private / Fee-for-Service
$252.99/hr
Standard 40–60 min consultation
Our standard fee for private-paying clients accessing psychology without NDIS or insurance funding.
The same rate applies whether you are self-funded, plan-managed, or paying privately.
Note
Medicare rebates may apply with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
Other Insurance
$340/hr
Standard 40–60 min consultation · AAPi recommended 2026–27
Billed at the AAPi recommended rate for all third-party insurance arrangements.
Includes DVA (Department of Veterans' Affairs), WorkCover, and other approved insurance providers.
Requires
Pre-approval or referral from your insurer before your first appointment
NDIS vs Medicare — what's the difference?
The NDIS funds capacity building and independence for people with disability — therapy that improves your functional capacity is reasonable and necessary and should be funded by the NDIS. Medicare (via a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan) funds clinical treatment of diagnosed mental health conditions only — it cannot be used for disability support alone. Both can apply where appropriate.
Psychology and Behaviour Support are not a duplication — they can and often should run concurrently under separate NDIS funding lines. Speak with your support coordinator or plan manager to include both in your plan.
NDIA position on psychology funding
Recognition of psychology supports: The NDIA has reaffirmed that psychology services can be funded through the NDIS where they are related to a participant's disability and meet the "reasonable and necessary" criteria.
Clarification on funding: Psychology supports focused on managing the functional impacts of disability are eligible for NDIS funding. Supports that are primarily clinical — such as diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions — remain the responsibility of the mainstream mental health system.
Common questions
Psychology FAQ
How do I get started?
What is a registered psychologist?
What is the difference between an assessment and therapy?
What assessments do you offer?
Can psychology be delivered by telehealth?
How should I prepare for the first appointment?
Who can access psychology through the NDIS?
Do you offer Medicare (Mental Health Treatment Plan) sessions?
How is psychology funded through the NDIS?
What is the difference between NDIS and Medicare for psychology?
Can I access both psychology and behaviour support at the same time?
Why might a psychologist complete a functional assessment?
What if I need help urgently?
Questions about funding, referrals or service areas? See our general FAQ.
Our Practitioner
Meet the person behind the service
Tracy May Clarke
Registered Psychologist & Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner
Co-founder, Yellowbird Enterprises
Tracy May Clarke — professional registration
- Registration
- Psychologist — General registration
- Ahpra no.
- PSY0001647659
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Australia, 2009
- First registered
- 16 September 2011
- Principal practice
- Stroud, NSW
- Behaviour support
- Specialist level
- NDIS practitioner ID
- P0003475
Check current registration on the Ahpra register — search PSY0001647659.
Ahpra registration relates to psychology. The Specialist behaviour support level and NDIS practitioner ID are supplied by Yellowbird and are separate from Ahpra registration.
Tracy is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Medicare-registered provider. She brings a warm, collaborative approach to psychological assessment and therapy — working with participants across the lifespan, including those with intellectual disability, autism, acquired brain injury, and complex mental health needs. Tracy is also a specialist-endorsed behaviour support practitioner, giving her a uniquely integrated perspective when supporting participants with co-occurring psychological and behavioural needs.
Qualifications & Registrations
Areas of Practice
Delivery
Mobile appointments: MidCoast, Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGAs and the Mid North Coast region. Telehealth Australia-wide.
Refer a participant
The fastest way to refer is via our online referral form. Support coordinators, GPs, allied health professionals, and support workers are all welcome to refer. Self-referrals also accepted.
Make a ReferralOr call 0433 030 949 to discuss a referral
NDIS rate (2026–27)
$252.99/hr
NDIS Support Catalogue — line item 15_054_0128_1_3 (Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training — Psychologist). Medicare rebates may apply for eligible participants with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. See our pricing page for full details.
Private / fee for service (from 1 July 2026)
$340/40–60 min
AAPi recommended fee for a standard 40–60 minute consultation — effective 1 July 2026, valid to 30 June 2027. Applies to private-paying clients and fee-for-service engagements.
Get started
Ready to refer or find out more?
Whether you're a participant, family member, support coordinator, or treating GP — we're here to help. Submit our online referral form for the fastest response, or get in touch any way that works for you.