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Catherine Fanning (she/her)
Registered Psychologist
PSY0002271793
Bach. BSci (Hons)
MPsych (Educational & Developmental)
Educational and Developmental Registrar
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My name is Catherine and I am a late diagnosed neurodivergent psychologist (ADHD and Autistic). I provide online psychological therapy to adolescent and adult clients. I offer a range of cognitive, and learning assessments for all ages and Autism and/ or ADHD assessments for older adolescent (aged 15+) and adults. My warm and compassionate approach means that I provide a safe and secure environment where people can feel heard, supported and understood through life's challenges.
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Please contact me for more information or to book a session at:
Admin@FlannelFlowerPsychology.com.au
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Individual Psychology Sessions
I provide psychological therapy via online tele-health sessions to adolescents (aged 13+) and adults. I am experienced in working with a variety of concerns and presentations, from mental health concerns and relationship problems to stress management and trauma recovery. With a trauma-informed,
neur0-affirming, and compassionate approach, I offer evidence-based interventions that focus on your unique needs and goals.
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$200 for a 50 minute Telehealth session (Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan $96.35)
NDIS 50 minute Telehealth session $222.41
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Please contact me for more information or to book a session at:
Areas of Practice
Neurodivergence
I have a special interest in working with autistic females and gender diverse young people and adults. This includes:
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Autism
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ADHD
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
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specific learning disorders
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Tourette's syndrome
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Autistic and ADHD burnout and other neurodivergent conditions.
Trauma and related concerns
If you have experienced trauma or related issues, you know how deeply it can impact your life. I have experience helping individuals who have experienced:
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Trauma,
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Complex childhood trauma (cPTSD),
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Therapy sessions are designed to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can work through your experiences and start healing.
Family separation and conflict
Dealing with family separation and conflict can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. I have extensive experience working as a child consultant in family dispute resolution services. I can provide support for:
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Child-focused separation,
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Co-parenting,
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Conflict and domestic family abuse, and
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Other issues related to family separation.
Parenting support
Anxiety and related concerns
I am a Circle of Security Parenting Program Facilitator (COSP) and can work with parents and carers to strengthen their relationship and attachment with their child or children.
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I am trained in the Parenting Under Pressure program (PuP) and can support parents carers facing complex challenges.
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I have extensive experience supporting individuals struggling through experiences of:
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Anxiety,
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Stress,
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OCD,
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Social anxiety, and
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Related concerns.
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Other areas of practice include:
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Depression and low mood
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Grief and loss
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Relationship difficulties
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Life transitional periods
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Self-harm
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Bullying
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School attendance difficulties
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Anger
Please contact me for more information or to book a session at: Catherine@FlannelFlowerPsychology.com.au
Assessment
I also provide online assessment for Autism and ADHD for young people and adults and in person assessment for cognitive and learning in children, teens and adults.
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Please contact me for more information or to book a session at:
Autism Assessment
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Autism Diagnostic Assessment includes 2 x 2 hour, online interview sessions, standardised questionnaires, and a feedback session and report with recommendations.
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Brief report with recommendations $1400​
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Comprehensive Assessment with detailed NDIS recommendations and report $1800
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Add a cognitive assessment $600
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Add a learning assessment $700
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Autism & ADHD Assessment
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Combined Autism and ADHD assessment includes 3 x 2 hour online interview sessions, standardised questionnaires a feedback session and report with recommendations.
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Brief report with recommendations $1800​
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Comprehensive assessment and report with detailed NDIS recommendations $2200
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ADHD assessment includes 1 x 2hr online interview session, standardised questionnaires, feedback session and a brief report with recommendations $800
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If you are wanting to explore medical management for ADHD, you will need to see a psychiatrist. Psychiatrist's often prefer to do their own assessments, even with a psychology report - to save doubling up and cost, you might choose to go directly to a specialised psychiatrist for diagnosis.
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Cognitive & Learning Assessments
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Cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults to explore intellectual impairments and challenges, cognitive strengths and support needs, and giftedness.
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Learning assessments for children, adolescents and adults to explore learning difficulties, strengths and support needs, and diagnose specific learning disorders (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia).
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These assessments are conducted in person in your home or in an agreed upon space. Prices are based on your needs. Includes reports with recommendations. Please email catherine@flannelflowerpsychology.com.au to discuss and you will be provided with a quote.
Please contact me for more information or to book a session at:
A Note on Assessment Fees
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A $200 deposit is paid at the first session, with the remaining amount to be paid before the final feedback session.
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We can discuss a payment instalment plan during your intake which can be tailored to your needs however, full assessment fee balance must be paid before your report can be released to you.
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Medicare does not permit the provision of rebates for assessment using Mental Health Care Plans (MHCPs) or Chronic Disease GP Management Plans (GPMPs).
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Medicare may provide a rebate for Autism assessment who are under the age of 25 years with a referral from a Paediatrician. Discuss Medicare item number 135 with your Paediatrician and GP to find out if you are eligible.
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Contact your private health fund to check their rebates for neurodevelopment assessment. As I am unable to process HICAPS, paid invoices are emailed to clients for lodgement with health funds.
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Please contact me for more information or to book a session at:
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First Nations Peoples
Working in Indigenous Community Health with First Nations Peoples has allowed me the privilege of gaining a deep understanding of the unique concerns affecting First Nations Peoples. I approach therapy and assessment in a culturally sensitive and safe, trauma informed model.
LGBTQIA+
I am a proud and passionate ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I practice an inclusive and affirming model of support to all individuals and aims to build a safe space for all to feel welcome, heard and supported.
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In the spirit of reconciliation Flannel Flower Psychology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Always was, always will be.
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