referrals TO THERAPISTS

We value pairing your client with a clinician best suited to their individual needs. Here is some information on our primary clinicians to assist in your referral. Amanda and Deborah are Co-Owners of Therapy Animals Victoria, a partnership offing services to the general community and individuals with special needs.

Deborah Biderman — Strategic Psychotherapist

With a background in Mental Health Support services, and extensive experience working with Guide Dogs Australia assisting blind Australians to gain independence through capacity building, Deborah works extensively with children and adults with visual and physical disabilities, complex mental and psychiatric illness, and men’s issues for a variety of concerns such as anxiety and moderate depression. 

Amanda Barber — Strategic Psychotherapist

With seven years experience working in Aged and Disability Support Services in local Governments, Amanda works extensively with older teens and adults, in particular PTSD and complex trauma, family and relationship issues, and women’s issues for a variety of concerns, such as anxiety and moderate depression. Amanda accepts referrals for depression, anxiety and PTSD, but does not accept referrals for clients with complex psychological diagnosis, or suicidal ideation.

Referrals to other therapists should only be made via their individual contact details.

Amanda and Deborah work extensively with NDIS and Allied Health to support the wellbeing of the local community, including those with disabilities and mental illness. We have extensive backgrounds in working in the mental health and disability sectors and utilize a person cantered approach to ensure our clients are seen, heard, and regarded as much more than their illness or disability. Our services include and extend beyond counselling, as we undertake a strategic approach to assist individuals to develop new cognitive and emotional skills and capacities, to move beyond their current circumstances.

Services

Between us we provide strategic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, and behavioural analysis.

How to Refer to us

We currently do not have a waiting list, and you can expect your client to be seen in 1-2 weeks from referral.

Simply click the button above to which will direct your referral directly to the selected therapist. 

NDIS Fees and Rebates

NDIS fee: 190

Our services can be covered by plan managed and self managed plans.

Accessibility:

Telehealth services for ease and accessibility.

Please advise if your client requires wheelchair access so we can see them in our wheelchair accessible space.

Privacy: Only send identifying and personal information or the referral form below, for clients you are referring directly to Amanda Barber or Deborah Biderman. Feel free to contact reception for the contact or referral details for other therapists operating at the center.