Tess Allen
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Warm, collaborative therapy for adolescents and adults, drawing on CBT‑E, FBT, DBT and schema therapy to support meaningful, sustainable recovery.
Sees clients aged 12 and over
Book an NDIS sessionNDIS Psychologists For eating disorders, anywhere in Australia
Psychology for eating disorders, paid from your NDIS plan. Our AHPRA registered psychologists see self managed and plan managed participants of all ages by video, with a neurodiversity affirming approach.
Five AHPRA registered psychologists. Meet the team
How NDIS psychology works here
Four steps from checking your plan to your first session.
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Check your plan
Make sure your plan includes funding for psychology. Your plan manager or support coordinator can confirm.
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Book online
Choose an NDIS psychology time on our booking page. An intake form arrives by email after you book.
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Tell us how your plan is managed
Email your NDIS number and plan manager details to admin@biteintofreedom.com.au. We handle the invoicing.
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Join your video session
The day before or the morning of, your psychologist sends a telehealth link. Click it at your booking time.
Sessions: 60 minutes by video, anywhere in Australia.
What you need: a device with a camera and a private space.
What your NDIS psychologist can help with
Eating disorders are the only area we work in. Every presentation is taken seriously, whatever your body size and whether or not you have a diagnosis.
Autism and ADHD
ARFID
Anxiety driven food avoidance and sensory restriction, worked through at a pace that feels safe.
ARFID therapy Clinical focusAnorexia nervosa
Therapy for the fear, rules and perfectionism that keep restriction in place, alongside your GP.
Anorexia therapy Weight neutralBinge eating disorder
Working on the triggers, shame and loss of control, with no weight loss focus.
Binge eating therapy Evidence basedBulimia nervosa
Breaking the binge and purge cycle by working on urges, shame and rigid food rules.
Bulimia therapy InclusiveOSFED and disordered eating
Atypical anorexia, purging disorder, night eating and patterns that do not fit one box.
OSFED therapyNot sure your plan covers this?
You do not need a diagnosis, a referral or a Mental Health Care Plan. If you are unsure whether your funding can be used for psychology, ask us before you book.
Ask us a questionTherapy may draw on CBT-E, ACT and DBT informed approaches, delivered in a neurodiversity affirming way, and we can work alongside your support coordinator, GP and dietitian.
Meet our NDIS psychologists
AHPRA registered psychologists who see NDIS participants by video. Tess sees clients aged 12 and over. Deborah, Jared and Louise see clients aged 16 and over, and Felicity sees all ages. Every button here books an NDIS appointment, so sessions are invoiced to your plan, not charged privately.
Deborah Flower
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Client centred, trauma informed therapy supporting adults and young people aged 16+ with eating disorders and body image concerns.
Sees clients aged 16 and over
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Felicity Staedler
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Collaborative therapy using CBT, ACT and schema therapy, with a strong focus on helping you feel safe and understood.
Sees all ages
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Jared Towers
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Collaborative, curious therapy drawing on CBT, ACT and EMDR to help adults and older teens build a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Sees clients aged 16 and over
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Louise Kelly
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Helping adults and older teens build a life bigger than their eating disorder through recovery focused care.
Sees clients aged 16 and over
Book an NDIS sessionBooking for someone under 16?
Tess Allen sees NDIS participants aged 12 and over, and Felicity Staedler sees all ages, including children and teens, so please book under 16s with one of them, and under 12s with Felicity. Our dietitians Samantha Wright, Sarah Why and Gabriela Salant also see NDIS participants of all ages, so please book a dietitian for under 18s with one of them.
NDIS psychology fees and funding
One price, in line with NDIS pricing, whichever psychologist you see.
| Detail | NDIS psychology session |
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| Session | 60 minutes by video |
| Paid by | Your NDIS plan |
| Price per session | $252.99 |
Good to know
- Plan managed. We send the invoice straight to your plan manager, so there is nothing for you to chase.
- Self managed. We invoice you directly, and you pay it from your NDIS funding.
- Agency managed. NDIA managed plans need a registered NDIS provider. We work with self managed and plan managed participants only.
- Which budget. Psychology is usually funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living. Check with your plan manager or support coordinator first.
- Changes. We ask for at least 24 hours notice to change or cancel. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged at the full session price, as NDIS pricing allows.
- Medicare instead. Without NDIS funding, you can see us with a Medicare rebate at our standard fees. You cannot use Medicare and NDIS for the same session.
NDIS psychologist and dietitian, one practice
Many participants use both: a psychologist for the thoughts and emotions around eating, and a dietitian for regular, adequate eating. Both can be paid from your plan if it includes the funding.
At Bite Into Freedom both sit under one practice and, with your consent, they talk to each other. Our dietitians Samantha Wright, Sarah Why and Gabriela Salant see NDIS participants of all ages, so please book a dietitian for under 18s with one of them.
Prefer Medicare? See our eating disorder psychologists and standard fees.
NDIS psychologists near you, wherever you live
Looking for an NDIS psychologist near you? With telehealth, eating disorder psychology is a video call away, paid from your plan in the same way as in person.
NDIS psychology questions
Funding, invoicing, cancellations and what actually happens in NDIS psychology.
Still have a question?
Our intake team can help with NDIS funding, invoicing and finding the right psychologist.
Getting started
Do you accept NDIS participants for psychology?
Yes. We work with self managed and plan managed NDIS participants of all ages, by video anywhere in Australia. If your plan includes funding for psychology, sessions are paid from your plan and there is no gap fee.
Do I need a referral or a Mental Health Care Plan?
No. You do not need a GP referral or a Mental Health Care Plan to see us as an NDIS participant. You only need funding in your plan that can be used for psychology. Book online and we take care of the rest.
How soon can I get an appointment?
We are taking new NDIS participants, and live availability is shown on the booking page, so you can choose a time now rather than wait for a call back. If nothing on the calendar suits, speak with our teamcall 03 9001 9100 and we will look at what is opening up.
What happens in my first session?
Your first session is 60 minutes by video. Your psychologist gets a picture of your history, what is happening now and the goals in your plan, then sets out a clear direction for the work. Nothing has to change on the day, and you go at a pace you can manage.
Do you see children and teens through the NDIS?
Yes. Tess Allen sees NDIS participants aged 12 and over and Felicity Staedler sees all ages, so please book children and teens with one of them, and under 12s with Felicity. Deborah, Jared and Louise see clients aged 16 and over. Our dietitians Samantha Wright, Sarah Why and Gabriela Salant also see NDIS participants of all ages through an NDIS dietitian appointment, so please book a dietitian for under 18s with one of them.
Funding and fees
How much does an NDIS psychology session cost?
A 60 minute session is $252.99, in line with the NDIS price for psychology, and the same price applies whichever psychologist you see. Plan managed invoices go straight to your plan manager, and self managed participants are invoiced directly.
Which part of my NDIS plan pays for a psychologist?
Psychology is usually funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living. If you are not sure whether your plan has room for it, ask your plan manager or support coordinator, or email us before you book.
Are you an NDIS registered provider?
No. We are not a registered NDIS provider, so we work with self managed and plan managed participants. If your plan is agency managed, also called NDIA managed, you will need a registered provider, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
What if I cancel or miss a session?
We ask for at least 24 hours notice to change or cancel. Late cancellations and missed sessions are charged at the full session price, which NDIS pricing allows providers to claim from your plan.
Can you provide reports for my plan review?
Yes. Your psychologist can write a progress report for your plan review or a funding request, and can work alongside your support coordinator, GP and dietitian. Report writing takes time outside sessions, which NDIS pricing allows us to charge to your plan, so ask your psychologist and they will talk it through with you.
Can I use Medicare instead of NDIS?
Yes. With a Mental Health Care Plan or an Eating Disorder Plan from your GP, you can see us with a Medicare rebate at the standard fees on our psychologist page. You cannot claim Medicare and NDIS for the same session.
Therapy
What can an NDIS psychologist help with?
Eating disorders are the only area we work in. Our psychologists work on body image distress, shame and self worth, the anxiety, OCD and trauma sitting underneath restriction or bingeing, and the emotion regulation skills that keep recovery going. Therapy may draw on CBT-E, ACT and DBT informed approaches.
Is therapy neurodiversity affirming?
Yes. Many NDIS participants we see are autistic or have ADHD. Therapy is adapted to how you think and communicate, with the goal of a safe, workable relationship with food, not changing who you are.
Does telehealth work for NDIS psychology?
Yes. Research shows telehealth psychology for eating disorders performs comparably to in person care, and many participants find it easier to take part from home, with no travel or waiting room.
Safety and support
What if I need urgent help?
We are not a crisis service and cannot respond urgently. In an emergency call 000. For support right now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Butterfly National Helpline on 1800 33 4673.
Not ready to book? Talk to us first
Call, email or ask a question below. Whether you are booking for yourself or someone you support, our intake team can talk you through NDIS funding, invoicing and which psychologist is the right fit.
This form is not monitored for urgent help. In an emergency call 000. Lifeline 13 11 14. Butterfly National Helpline 1800 33 4673.