How to Refer to NDIS Counselling: What to Expect
Allan Bunyan Allan Bunyan

How to Refer to NDIS Counselling: What to Expect

A lot of people who contact me have been thinking about it for weeks. They know they have NDIS funding. They know counselling might help. But they are not sure how to actually make it happen.

The process is simpler than most people expect. You do not need a GP referral. You do not need a formal document from your support coordinator. If you are self-managed or plan-managed and you have Improved Daily Living funding in your NDIS plan, you can contact me directly.

The first step is checking your plan. Counselling sits under Capacity Building, specifically the Improved Daily Living support category. If that funding is in your plan, you are in the right place. If you are not sure, your plan manager, support coordinator, or LAC can confirm it in a short phone call.

From there, the process is a free 15-minute call to work out whether what I offer fits what you need. No intake forms. No lengthy assessment. Just a conversation.

Read the full post to understand exactly how the funding works for self-managed and plan-managed participants, what happens at the first session, and what to do if counselling is not yet in your plan goals.

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Autism Burnout in Adults: Signs, Causes and Recovery
Allan Bunyan Allan Bunyan

Autism Burnout in Adults: Signs, Causes and Recovery

Autism burnout in adults builds slowly. It comes from years of masking, managing sensory overload, and meeting expectations that were never designed with autistic people in mind. This post covers what drives it, what it feels like, and what recovery actually looks like. Written by Allan Bunyan Strong Foundation Support

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What Is Psychosocial Disability?
Allan Bunyan Allan Bunyan

What Is Psychosocial Disability?

Psychosocial disability is not a diagnosis. It is the term used to describe how a mental health condition affects a person's ability to do everyday things. This post explains what it means, who it affects, and where counselling fits in. Written by Allan Bunyan Strong Foundation Support

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Counsellor vs Psychologist: What's the Difference?
Allan Bunyan Allan Bunyan

Counsellor vs Psychologist: What's the Difference?

A lot of people aren't sure whether to see a counsellor or a psychologist. This post explains the difference in plain language, including how each role works, who each one tends to support, and what Medicare covers and what it doesn't.

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What the NDIS Reforms 2026 Mean for Your Supports
Allan Bunyan Allan Bunyan

What the NDIS Reforms 2026 Mean for Your Supports

The NDIS is going through significant changes in 2026 and a lot of participants want to know what it means for their supports. This post covers what is actually happening, what the timeline looks like, and what it means for therapeutic supports like counselling.

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