Therapy Support
A Holistic Approach To Wellbeing
Our Therapy Assistant Team
Nicholas Kerlin
Therapy Assistant
Nicholas has completed his Honours in Psychological Science at University of Queensland. He aspires to pursue a Master’s in Psychology. He is passionate about creating meaningful interactions with others and is excited to contribute to a compassionate and understanding environment at Lilley Place.
Jessica Smith
Therapy Assistant
With a friendly and welcoming attitude, Jess enjoys interacting with clients and helping people in any way she can. Jess has a special interest in OCD and anxiety and is excited to specialise in this area as a Psychologist upon completion of her studies.
What is Therapy Assistance?
We understand the high demand for mental health services and we also understand that sometimes it can be difficult to translate the skills, tools and strategies learnt in therapy into daily life. You might only see your therapist once a week, once a fortnight or once a month, Therapy Assistants can be useful in filling the gap between appointments. Together the Psychologist, client and Therapy Assistant develop a plan for therapy goals to be worked through with the Therapy Assistant in a variety of settings including in the clinic, at home or in the community.
How our Therapy Assistants can support you:
- Provide one-on-one care for social and emotional support
- Provide individualised support with reading, writing, fine motor skills, behaviour and attention
- Support your child through daily routines and activities
Lilley Place employs Therapy Assistants who:
- Have a 4 year accredited Allied Health Degree
- Have a working with children check, driver’s license and roadworthy, insured vehicle
- Are provided with high quality training and support from our Lilley Place team of Psychologists
- Are available to provide support across a variety of locations including the clinic, home or out in the community either on weekdays or Saturdays
- Are friendly, caring, reliable and passionate about helping clients feel better!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a Therapy Assistant?
No you do not need a referral to see a Therapy Assistant, however they do work alongside your psychologist.
Who can access a Therapy Assistant?
We see a lot of our NDIS clients accessing our Therapy Assistants, however anyone can access Therapy Assistance.
What do you do in a Therapy Assistance session?
A Therapy Assistance session is tailored and crafted to match your therapy goals, to give you extra hours to practise the skills learnt in session and to accelerate your gains.
Why are Therapy Assistants beneficial?
Having a Therapy Assistant can help keep you on track with your goals in between Psychology sessions. They are able to aid in fine tuning the skills learnt in therapy and pivot sessions to suit your needs and abilities. The sessions can be progressive, dynamic, fluid and supported with regular check-ins with your Psychologist. There is open communication to allow us to address any difficulties sooner.
Reach out to us today to start a conversation.
At Lilley Place, you’re more than a client, you’re a person with a unique journey and we’re with you every step of the way.