NDIS Psychology Services Australia | The Stable Place

Your Place

Nature-Based & Relational

The Stable Place is nature-based and relational, offering a safe, grounded setting that supports emotional regulation, confidence, skill building, and engagement at a pace that feels right for the participant.

Psychology Services

Psychology at The Stable Place is grounded in trauma-informed care, affirming neurodiversity, and prioritising participant choice. Support is integrated into real-life activities rather than confined to clinic rooms.

Social & Community Participation

Participants are encouraged to visit The Stable Place multiple times each week as part of their NDIS core funded services, focusing on social skills development, work skill building, or general community engagement.

Open green spaces at The Stable Place farm

Flexible Engagement

Our chief aim is to provide flexible engagement opportunities that suit the individual needs of our participants. Participation in psychology services is optional — individuals can enjoy the environment without engaging in clinical supports.

How It Works

Psychology Sessions at The Stable Place

You do not need to book psychology sessions in advance if you are already visiting us as part of an NDIS-funded Social and Community Participation engagement package.

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Support When You Need It

Support from a psychologist can occur whenever requested by the participant and/or if a Psychologist or Therapy Assistant detects distress, dysregulation, or identifies a therapeutic opportunity during activities.

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Naturally Integrated

A psychology "session" during a regular visit could be a brief grounding exercise or an in-depth therapeutic conversation, tailored to the participant's immediate needs. Interventions are seamlessly integrated into natural experiences with people, animals, and the environment.

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Flexible Billing

Psychology and Behaviour Support services can be billed in as small as 15-minute increments. Billable time does not need to be set in minimum 1-hour sessions — therapeutic engagement can occur opportunistically and aligned to the individual needs of the participant.

Prefer structured appointments? For those who prefer it, 1-hour dedicated sessions can also be scheduled in advance, allowing for focused therapeutic work, with or without participation in onsite Social and Community activities.

About Us

Your Place

Connection with horses at The Stable Place

Who We Are

Located in Tomago NSW, we specialise in supporting NDIS Participants and mental health consumers to achieve their quality of life goals. Whether you are looking for tailored psychological support, want to participate in your community in a meaningful way, or simply need some guidance navigating the NDIS, our team is here to assist you.

We are an enthusiastic team with extensive experience with highly complex needs participants. We have been providing NDIS services in the Newcastle region since the NDIS pilot roll out 10 years ago and can't wait to share our years of collective knowledge with you!

Our passionate, resilient, highly qualified and vibrant crew tackles every challenge with energy and dedication, bringing our unique perspectives to the table.

Contact The Stable Place to learn more about our innovative and flexible services. We look forward to helping you thrive.

Our Services

Programs That Meet You Where You Are

Our chief aim is to provide flexible engagement opportunities that suit the individual needs of our participants.

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Psychology Services

Psychology at The Stable Place is grounded in trauma-informed care, affirming neurodiversity, and prioritising participant choice. Our Psychologists are also Masters degree qualified Certified Behaviour Analysts with a decade of experience working with highly complex, neurodivergent people, with comorbid psychosocial and medical diagnoses as well as intellectual disabilities. Therapeutic approaches may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, EMDR, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, attachment-focused therapies, emotional scaffolding and co-regulation, and guided reflection and values-based work.

NDIS Improved Daily Living

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Social & Community Participation

Participants are encouraged to visit multiple times each week as part of their NDIS core funded services. The Stable Place offers a variety of Adult and Child Group Day/After School Programs, including work skills development, transitioning from school to work initiatives, and Weekend Warrior volunteer to paid-work opportunities. Attendance can be tailored to fit NDIS budgets, personal goals, or most other arrangements.

NDIS Core Supports

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Increased Social & Community Participation

Structured, skill-oriented programs aimed at fostering real-world independence. Our clinicians and specialised support staff use evidence-based, capacity-building approaches to help participants develop social confidence, emotional regulation, community safety skills, decision-making and communication. Each program is customised to align with the participant's NDIS goals.

NDIS Capacity Building

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Behaviour Support

Delivered by Registered Behaviour Support Practitioners and Certified Behaviour Analysts, including Functional Behaviour Assessments, Behaviour Support Plan development (Positive Behaviour Support), caregiver training and consultation, and behavioural assessments and reporting. Our Behaviour Practitioners are endorsed at Specialist and Advanced levels and have studied Positive Behaviour Support practices with internationally renowned behaviour analysts. They are particularly skilled in functional assessment of extremely complex and challenging behaviour as well as removal of restrictive practices.

NDIS Improved Relationships

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Clinic-Based Psychology & Counselling

Participants can also choose traditional, office-based Psychology or Counselling sessions. These sessions offer a private, predictable environment ideal for structured therapy, assessment, or participants who benefit from quieter clinical spaces. Clinic-based work can complement nature-based sessions or stand alone. Also available under Medicare via a Mental Health Care Plan.

NDIS & Medicare

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Collaborative Care

Our Psychologists and Practitioners are always enthusiastic about collaborating and working in cross-disciplinary teams with external providers, including Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Support Coordinators, Case Managers, Guardians, and family members. Collaboration focuses on aligning goals, improving outcomes, and ensuring service consistency.

Cross-Disciplinary

Therapy Assistants (AHAs)

Our Therapy Assistants (Allied Health Assistants) play a key role in the integrated care model at The Stable Place:

Modelling positive language and behaviour
Supporting regulation and de-escalation
Spotting therapeutic opportunities
Communicating real-time observations to the Psychologist
Completing notes and data collection when required

This integrated model allows therapy to occur naturally and responsively throughout the participant's visit.

Programs & Groups

The Stable Place offers a variety of structured programs for adults and young people:

Adult and Child Group Day Programs
After School Programs
Work skills development programs
School to work transition initiatives
Weekend Warrior volunteer to paid-work opportunities

Attendance can be tailored to fit NDIS budgets, personal goals, or most other arrangements. Transport to and from The Stable Place can also be included, with transport kms billed according to NDIS policies.

The Real Stars

Meet Our Animals

Our animals aren't props — they're partners in the therapeutic process, each bringing something unique to the work we do.

Our Horses

Our horses are the foundation of our equine-assisted programs. Sensitive and responsive, they mirror human emotion and help people develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection.

Equine Therapy Partners

The Parrots

Vibrant and social, our parrots are brilliant at encouraging communication, attention, and playful engagement. Their personalities are impossible to ignore.

Social & Communication

Young person with goats at The Stable Place

The Goats

Curious, cheeky, and endlessly entertaining. Our goats bring lightness and laughter to sessions, helping people relax and engage spontaneously.

Joy & Spontaneity

The Pigs

Surprisingly affectionate and intelligent, our pigs offer rich tactile experiences and help break down barriers through their gentle, trusting nature.

Sensory & Nurturing

Young person with cattle at The Stable Place

The Cattle

Our gentle cattle teach patience and respect for large animals, building confidence through calm, respectful interaction with these steady creatures.

Confidence Building

The Ducks

From fluffy ducklings to waddling adults, our ducks bring gentle wonder and nurturing opportunities. They're especially wonderful for building empathy and care-giving skills.

Nurturing & Empathy

The Dogs

Loyal, intuitive, and always happy to see you. Our therapy dogs provide unconditional companionship, comfort, and a reliable sense of safety.

Companionship & Safety

The Cats

Famous for their personalities and gentleness, our cats weave through sessions offering quiet comfort. They seek out laps, invite gentle touch, and have an uncanny ability to find the person who needs them most.

Calm & Connection

Horses in Action

Our equine therapy sessions bring young people and horses together in meaningful ways — building trust, regulation, and confidence through real connection.

Equine Therapy Sessions

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Contact Details

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Email

admin@stableplace.com.au

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Location

Tomago, NSW
Newcastle & Port Stephens Region

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Appointments

By appointment only. Contact us to discuss your needs and we'll find the right fit.

How the Intake Process Works

1. Submit the intake form on this page, or email us directly.

2. Our team will contact you to discuss your goals, needs, and NDIS plan details.

3. We'll work with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to arrange services and schedule your first visit.

NDIS Participants: We can work with your support coordinator or plan manager to arrange services. Get in touch and we'll guide you through the process.

Submit Your Intake Form

Fill out the form below and our team will be in touch to discuss your needs and arrange a suitable time to visit.

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Live Your Best Life

Nature-Based & Relational

Psychology Services

Social & Community Participation

Flexible Engagement

Psychology Sessions at The Stable Place

Support When You Need It

Naturally Integrated

Flexible Billing

NDIS Registered

AHPRA Registered

Tomago, Port Stephens

Person-Centred

Your Place

Who We Are

More Than a Practice

Riding Arena & Paddocks

Water Features & Wildlife

Animal Care & Life Skills

Meet the Team

Nadine Quinn

Chantelle Graham

Carly King

Chloe Burns

Programs That Meet You Where You Are

Psychology Services

Social & Community Participation

Increased Social & Community Participation

Behaviour Support

Clinic-Based Psychology & Counselling

Collaborative Care

Therapy Assistants (AHAs)

Programs & Groups

Meet Our Animals

Our Horses

The Parrots

The Goats

The Pigs

The Cattle

The Ducks

The Dogs

The Cats

Horses in Action

More Moments

Our Private Pool

We'd Love to Hear From You

Contact Details

Email

Location

Appointments

How the Intake Process Works

Submit Your Intake Form