In order to access counselling services under the NDIS, you will be required to have the item “Improved Daily Living” in your plan. Improved Daily Living provides funds to gain access to an allied health professional and is usually flexible amongst further therapeutic services. You could then use some or all your “Improved Daily Living” funds for counselling if you think it will benefit you and your goals.

 

It should be mentioned that that there are nine other possible line items to consider under your Capacity Building funds, each working within other services so you can seamlessly access the supports you need.

 

Advantages of counselling

 

If you have counselling in your NDIS plan from the beginning, it can be an excellent way to get extra support and develop your personal capacity. Counsellors are flexible and can adapt to your needs, so if you want to spend extra time building your capacity a counsellor can help by:  

•  Improving your social skills so you can learn about diverse perceptions.
• Guiding you through life transition goals
• Support enhancing your time management and goal setting skills
• Supporting you in your academic career focus and job seeking journey
• Assisting your planning, memory, and interpersonal skill issues

Whilst there are many further supports that you can access using your NDIS plan, a counsellor can offer additional support. They can help you develop an adaptable system that helps provide extra guidance in areas you might feel overwhelmed or have problems with.