Online psychology for your NT workers compensation claim.

Video or phone sessions with an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist, billed directly to your insurer. No cost to you once your insurer approves treatment.

Helping you get through the tough stuff, while building the strongest mind possible.

100% online therapy, sessions with a Clinical Psychologist

No cost to you once approved
100% telehealth, anywhere in NT
After-hours & Saturday appointments
Who you'll be working with
Ryan Eather, Clinical Psychologist
Ryan Eather
Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA PSY0002467677

I'm a Clinical Psychologist who works with people dealing with the psychological impact of a workplace injury, including trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and workplace stress or bullying.

Every session runs by video or phone call, so you can talk to me from wherever you feel most comfortable.

More about my background and approach

Training. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from Central Queensland University, with first-class honours, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of New England.

Experience. I've worked in the UNE Psychology Clinic, NSW Health, the Department of Communities and Justice and Lifeline. Before psychology I worked in around 20 different workplaces, including cafes, guitar teaching, real estate and finance (as a Certified Financial Planner, mortgage broker and buyer's agent), so I understand the pressures that come with many different kinds of work. I'm a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.

Approach. For trauma I use EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I also draw on CBT, ACT, schema therapy, DBT, exposure and response prevention, the Unified Protocol and motivational interviewing, depending on what suits you.

A short introduction (about 3 minutes)

How it works

Book first, paperwork comes after

01

Book online

Pick a time that suits you on our online booking page. It's the quickest way to get started. Appointments are available Monday to Friday, 4:00pm–8:00pm (NT time), and on Saturdays.

Having trouble? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au.

02

Complete your forms

Once you've booked, we'll send you a digital form to complete. It will cover consent, your details and your claim, and can be done any time before your first session.

03

Meet online

Join your video session from home, work, or wherever suits. Approved sessions are billed directly to your insurer.

Why people choose MindFort Psychology

Care that fits around a hard year, not the other way round

A workplace injury claim is stressful enough without also having to find time to sit in a waiting room. Sessions run over video or phone call, at a time that works for your schedule, with a clinical psychologist experienced in workplace injury, trauma and return-to-work recovery.

Treatment is matched to what you need. Sometimes that's a structured approach like EMDR, CPT, CBT, ACT, schema therapy or DBT. Sometimes it's simply having the space to talk things through and work out the next step together. Often it's a bit of both.

What's included

  • No out-of-pocket cost for approved treatment
  • Direct billing to your insurer
  • A registered Clinical Psychologist, not a provisional practitioner
  • Sessions from anywhere in NT, no travel

Common questions

Your insurer needs to have accepted your claim, or approved psychology treatment, before sessions can be funded. When you book, you'll be asked for your claim number and insurer details. If you don't have them handy, book anyway and we'll follow up by email. After booking we'll send your forms, where you can upload your claim approval letter and your GP referral if you have one. A referral from your GP or treating doctor is the usual starting point, and sometimes your insurer or case manager can refer you. Not sure what applies to you? Email reception@mindfortpsychology.com.au and we'll point you in the right direction.

Tell your employer about the injury and see a doctor, usually your GP. Then complete the NT workers compensation claim form and give it to your employer, keeping a copy. If you're taking time off work, include the Certificate of Capacity from your doctor; a certificate on its own isn't a claim. Once your insurer accepts your claim or approves treatment, you can book with us. NT WorkSafe can help with the steps on 1800 250 713.

In general, yes. Your claim needs to include a psychological injury, or a psychological condition arising from your injury, for treatment to be funded. Your insurer makes the call on whether a claim is accepted, not us. If you're not sure where yours stands, ask your case manager or get in touch and we'll talk it through.

In the NT, your insurer must make an initial decision within 10 working days of your employer receiving your claim. Tell us where your claim is up to and we'll talk through the options.

In the NT, the scheme can cover counselling for an injured worker's family members, up to a set limit. Your insurer's case manager can confirm what applies to you, or ask us how this works for your situation.

Your insurer decides this. They usually approve an initial block of sessions, which can be extended if treatment is helping and your insurer agrees.

You can ask your insurer to review the decision through its internal dispute process, or apply to NT WorkSafe for mediation. NT WorkSafe can help on 1800 250 713. Let us know too, as we can sometimes provide information to support a request for treatment.

Your employer and insurer can't access your clinical records without your consent. To keep funded sessions going, though, your insurer will usually need updates on how you're going and your treatment plan before approving more sessions. Our consent form explains what's shared and when.

Yes. Psychologists are registered nationally with AHPRA, not state by state, so you can see a psychologist anywhere in Australia by video. Your sessions are billed directly to your insurer, just like with a local provider.

Research suggests video therapy works about as well as in-person sessions for many common problems, and it's easier to fit around work and recovery.

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