About Us
Teresa Peers
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Master of Professional Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honors)
AHPRA Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor
NDIS Registered Provider
Member AAPi, EMDRAA
Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society
****Please note a waitlist is utilized for new referrals - limited availability for assessment referrals*****
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Multidisciplinary assessment team working in collaboration with local Pediatricians to provide a streamlined assessment process for all ages from 7 and over.
This amazing team is made up of experienced and gold standard assessment trained allied health professionals including Psychologist, Senior Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist and Nurse.
https://ballaratautismac.com.au/
Ballarat Autism Assessment Clinic
Treatments
Able to support NDIS participants who are self. plan and NDIA managed for therapeutic and early childhood intervention supports.
NDIS registered provider: 4-J8QJ9P7
Treatments
The Fun Space
Treatments
Offering a range of psychometric assessments including Cognitive (IQ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality, and other clinical diagnostic assessments. Therapy includes supportive counselling, Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DB
Offering a range of psychometric assessments including Cognitive (IQ), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality, and other clinical diagnostic assessments. Therapy includes supportive counselling, Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation.
Referrals
The Fun Space
The Fun Space
Available to see clients who are referred under Medicare with a current Mental Health Care Plan, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover, National Disability Insurance Scheme and Privately Funded (self-referred).
We see clients across the lifespan from 7 years and over.
**Please note that I do not do medico legal reports**
The Fun Space
The Fun Space
The Fun Space
Lots of sensory items, fidgets, puzzles, games and art supplies to meet your needs when you come into Peers Psychology. Clients of all ages enjoy this space.
Wally the Therapy Dog
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Wally the Therapy Dog
***By appointment only****
Wally is an 11 year old Murray River Retriever who has worked all of his life as an accredited Assistance Dog and now is retired to Therapy Dog. Wally is trained to work with clients who are neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD), trauma, anxiety and depression. Wally is a kind and gentle old man who loves supporting clients in the therapy space.
VR Therapy
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Wally the Therapy Dog
Virtual Reality
Explore mindfulness, relaxation, exposure therapy and much more.
Clients wear a headset and are transformed into a world of virtual reality to assist with managing and treating a range of mental health issues.
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Golden Key International Honor Society Member
Fees and Cancellation Policy
Fees - standard (Private or Medicare)
Fees for standard sessions are $200 for a 50 - 60 minute consultation. Couples sessions are $240 per appointment. Fees are payable on the day of your consultation. Fees can be paid on the day via eftpos facilities. We can process a Medicare rebate for you or you can take the invoice to Medicare to claim yourself if you have a valid mental health care plan from your GP.
Fees - other
Assessments are not covered by Medicare and are privately funded. After your initial consultation, you will be emailed an invoice for assessments you have discussed with your clinician. TAC and Workcover services are charged at $220 per session and part of can be claimed back from your insurer with the invoice provided. NDIS clients are charged as per NDIS guidelines.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel an appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours prior to your session. Late cancellations and no-shows will be charged from $90 up to the standard session rate and must be paid before making your next appointment. You will be sent a text message the day before your session to confirm your appointment time.