Services
Psychological therapy & therapeutic assessments.
Child therapy & Play Therapy
Helping little ones with big feelings &/or big behaviours. Tailored therapy plans to meet your child where they are at.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support (Adolescent + Adult Therapy)
Feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious? Something else going on?
Offering a trauma-informed safe space to work through a range of mental health and wellbeing challenges like sleep, trauma, pain, grief/loss, & more.
Disability-Related Supports ('Capacity Building')
All ages, with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive, strengths-based, and anti-ableist practices (That is: how can we make things a bit easier without changing who you are?)
Therapeutic Assessment
Assessment meets therapy. Learning more about yourself or your child with a focus on 'what next?'.
Assessment areas include: autism, ADHD, learning, social-emotional development, behaviours, & more.
Board-approved supervision is also available for professionals. Please contact for more information.
Hi there!
Lovely to meet you. I’m Kendra (she/her) – a long-time Lincoln local, and registered psychologist since 2015.
I care about inclusive, safe, neurodiversity-affirming, and impactful psychological services for young people and their families, and adults.
I work with clients of all ages, across a range of issues. I’m particularly interested in:
- Women’s health & chronic pain, including pelvic/sexual pain disorders.
- Neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, learning differences, etc.)
- Parenting & attachment
- Trauma-informed practice
Values
Inclusive
Diversity welcome. I work to be culturally-safe, LGBTIQ+ friendly, and anti-ableist.
Safe
My hope is that you find this to be a safe space to be. I value trauma-informed and neurodiversity affirming.
Informed
As a registered allied health practitioner, I bring together research, clinical judgment, and your lived experience for best outcomes (Evidence-Based Psychological Practice model).
FAQ
What are your office hours and availability?
This is a part-time practice currently operating on Fridays. I am generally unavailable outside of practice hours, including via telephone. Please contact via email with any further questions or enquiries or register your interest in psychology services here. This is not an emergency service.
Some after hours supports include:
- Head to Health at headtohealth.gov.au
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- 13YARN 13 92 76 (Crisis support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
- PANDA – 1300 726 306 (Perinatal mental health)
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732 (relationships and family violence)
Local supports could include:
- Your general practitioner
- Yarredi Services Inc 1800 110 617 (Domestic and family violence services)
If you require urgent mental health assistance, please call the mental health triage service (the Rural and Remote Distance Consultation and Emergency Triage and Liaison Service) 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 13 14 65.
In an emergency please contact 000.
How can I contact you?
Where are you located?
This practice is located at 26A Oxford Terrace, Port Lincoln (within the Port Lincoln Women’s Physio building).
Do you accept Medicare referrals?
Yes. You would require have a referral letter and Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP to claim a rebate for psychology sessions for mental health treatment. To access this, please book an extended appointment with your GP to discuss your eligibility. If approved, you’ll receive a referral that allows you to claim a Medicare rebate of $96.65 per session. There is a gap fee.
Alternatively, if you have lived with chronic pain for at least six months you may be eligible for a rebate through Medicare for allied health services to help manage your condition (Chronic Disease Management Plan). There is gap fee. Please discuss this with your GP for more information.
Do you see people under NDIS?
Yes, I accept plan-managed and self-managed NDIS referrals for participants with psychology in their plan.
Can I use private health insurance?
Yes. You will need to pay upfront and claim your rebate through your insurer. Coverage varies, so check with your provider for details. Please note you cannot use Medicare and private health together to claim for the same session.
Do you accept ReturnToWorkSA (WorkCover) referrals?
I am not currently registered with ReturnToWork SA.
What is Therapeutic Assessment, and how is it different from a standard assessment?
Therapeutic assessment is a collaborative and person-centred approach designed to provide insight and clarity, rather than just a diagnosis (but that may still be part of it). There is a focus on ‘what next’ and making a plan. It’s an interactive process where clients and families actively participate, helping to shape their understanding and future support needs.
How do I know if we will be a good fit?
The right therapist-client fit is really important. I work to create a warm, safe, and respectful space, but therapy is highly personal. If we’re not the right match, I’ll do my best to guide you toward someone better suited to your needs.
Do you accept all referrals?
Every person deserves the best possible care. If a referral falls outside of my skillset, requires intensive support beyond what part-time private practice offers, or presents a conflict of interest, I may not be the right person to help. If that happens, I’ll do my best to connect you with someone who can. As a registered allied health practitioner I’m legally and ethically bound to follow practice guidelines to keep clients safe. Sometimes, I may not be able to share why a referral is declined due to confidentiality.
Who do you work with?
I see children, teenagers, and adults across a range of areas including mild-to-moderate mental health presentations. I have a particular focus on women’s health and neurodivergent populations.
Who don't you work with? Are there services you don't offer?
I do not provide family law assessments, couples therapy, or ReturnToWork (WorkCover) claims at this time. Please note that I am unable to support high-risk presentations in a solo part-time private practice capacity; please speak with your GP about appropriate services.
At times I may need to decline a referral for professional, legal, and/or ethical reasons.
What is your therapeutic approach?
It’s important that treatment is tailored to your needs, rather than a one-size-fits all therapy type. I work in a way that is neurodiversity-affirming, culturally safe, and inclusive. I predominantly draw from therapies such as DBT, ACT, schema therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Is there a waitlist?
I am currently accepting referrals, as a new practice.
If my books are full at a later date I will encourage seeking other services and checking back in a few months if you still need support.
What are your qualifications and professional memberships?
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology (post-registration), a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and a Certificate III in Disability. I am also a 2019 Churchill Fellow and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi).
I have held registration with the Allied Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) since 2015, and I have been a Psychology-Board Approved Supervisor since 2020.
What if I need urgent support? What are some other services? Where can I get after-hours support?
This is not an emergency service. In an emergency please contact 000.
If you require urgent mental health assistance, please call the mental health triage service (the Rural and Remote Distance Consultation and Emergency Triage and Liaison Service) 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 13 14 65.
Some after hours supports include:
- Head to Health at headtohealth.gov.au
- Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- 13YARN 13 92 76 (Crisis support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people)
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
- PANDA – 1300 726 306 (Perinatal mental health)
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732 (relationships and family violence)
Local supports could include:
- Your general practitioner
- Yarredi Services Inc 1800 110 617 (Domestic and family violence services)
What are your fees for child or adult therapy?
The fee is $255 per 50 minute session. You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for part of the cost (see Medicare FAQ). Payment is required on the day via debit/credit card or bank transfer.
This fee is below the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi) recommended rate of $315.
Do you bulk bill?
Unfortunately I’m unable to offer bulk billing. I would recommend speaking with your GP about alternative services. You can also refer to the support question above for more services.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal land. I acknowledge members of the local and extended Aboriginal communities, and their contribution to wellbeing over thousands of years. Sovereignty was never ceded.