Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Psychological Services in Adelaide
At Better Self, we are dedicated to helping individuals overcome life's challenges and discover their full potential through personalized psychological services. Our practice is built on the foundation that every person's journey is unique, requiring tailored approaches to therapy and support. We specialize in providing evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns. Our team of highly skilled psychologists fosters a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build meaningful connections. We emphasize community-driven care, creating spaces where clients and families support one another throughout their therapeutic journeys.With over two decades of combined experience, our clinicians prioritize ongoing professional development to ensure the highest standards of practice. We offer flexible service delivery options, including in-person and online therapy, to accommodate diverse client needs. Our commitment to accessibility extends to accepting various funding sources, including Medicare, NDIS, and private health insurance. Through psychoeducational assessments, we help identify learning challenges and cognitive strengths to inform personalized educational strategies. Every day, we strive to redefine traditional therapeutic approaches by embracing innovative methods that promote lasting, values-driven change.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Child and Family Therapy
Adult Therapy
Couples Therapy
Online Therapy
Speech Pathology
Stuttering Support
Positive Behaviour Support
Telehealth Services
NDIS Support
Highlights and features
- We provide tailored therapy approaches for each client's unique needs
- Our team includes psychologists with 20+ years of combined experience
- We offer evidence-based interventions for anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity
- We maintain a strong focus on community-driven mental health support
- We accept Medicare, NDIS, and private health insurance funding
Services
Psychological Assessments
Our comprehensive psychoeducational assessments help identify learning disorders, cognitive strengths, and developmental challenges. Using standardized tools like WISC-V and WIAT-III, we evaluate cognitive functioning, academic abilities, and behavioral patterns. This evidence-based approach enables us to create personalized learning strategies and educational accommodations for children aged 6-16.
Child and Family Therapy
We specialize in resolving family unit challenges through evidence-based interventions. Our therapists develop behavior management plans and conflict resolution strategies while addressing trauma, autism, and developmental disorders. Services are available through self-managed NDIS funding, focusing on improving family dynamics and child emotional wellbeing.
Online Therapy
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health support for clients with busy schedules or remote locations. Our platform supports video and phone consultations, maintaining the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits. Medicare rebates apply for metropolitan clients, with NDIS funding options available for self-managed participants.
Speech Pathology
Our speech pathology services address communication challenges across all ages. Specialized programs focus on stuttering, cluttering, and speech sound disorders. Multilingual therapists support bilingual clients while evidence-based approaches help improve communication skills and social participation for individuals with diverse needs.
Positive Behaviour Support
This NDIS-registered service addresses behavioral concerns through collaborative strategies. Our practitioners work with individuals, caregivers, and support teams to develop personalized plans that enhance quality of life. The approach combines behavioral analysis with holistic wellbeing strategies for people with disabilities.
People
Aamna Zuberi
Psychologist
Aamna creates safe therapeutic spaces for clients to develop personal growth strategies. With qualifications in clinical psychology, she specializes in collaborative goal setting and therapeutic relationship building at our Hutt Street location.
Isaac Williams
Psychologist
Dr. Isaac Williams specializes in adult and adolescent mental health, focusing on anxiety, trauma, and body image concerns. With clinical psychology expertise, he tailors evidence-based therapies to individual client needs at both Hutt Street and Prospect locations.
Rebecca Sharkey
Clinical Team Leader
As a senior clinical psychologist, Rebecca leads our team with expertise in body image and gender norm challenges. She provides advanced clinical supervision while maintaining direct client services at our Plympton practice location.
Dr Michelle Swift
Speech Pathologist
With over 20 years' experience, Michelle leads our speech pathology team. Her expertise combines clinical practice, research, and education to address communication challenges, particularly in stuttering and cluttering disorders.
Melissa Persico
Practice Manager
Melissa oversees all administrative operations at Better Self Psychology. She coordinates team support, manages organizational partnerships, and ensures smooth practice management across all our service locations.
Questions
Do I need a referral to access services?
No referral is required for appointments. However, a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP provides Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions annually.
What age groups do you work with?
Our services cover the entire lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
Can I access telehealth services?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions available Australia-wide, with Medicare rebates for metropolitan clients and NDIS funding options.
How do I claim rebates?
Present your Medicare card at appointments for on-the-spot rebates through HICAPS. Private health insurance claims can also be processed immediately.
Do you accept NDIS funding?
We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Agency-managed clients can request fund reallocation through the NDIA for our services.
What should I bring to first appointments?
Bring relevant reports, referral documents, Medicare card, and Mental Health Care Plan if applicable. Parents should attend initial child appointments alone.
