Mater at Home psychologists are Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registered psychologists experienced in specialised services to assist clients in their home environment with a range of health and life issues, such as:
- the impact of ageing
- chronic health conditions
- acute health conditions or events
- limited or changing mobility or independence
- adjusting to changing life circumstances
- stress associated with being a carer
Mater at Home accepts psychology referrals for:
- assessment of psychological needs
- management of stress, anxiety and depression
- health Coaching – supporting behaviour change
- support with adjusting to illness or disease
- management of acute or chronic pain and sleep difficulties
- development of skills and strategies to increase quality of life
An example of the range of evidence based psychological interventions utilised by Mater at Home psychologists are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Mindfulness; Motivational Interviewing and behavioural interventions.