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Find a Workers Comp Psychologist in NSW
If your NSW workers comp claim is approved, psychology is typically fully funded. Telehealth is available across NSW.
What do you need help with?
Jump straight to the answer for the most common workers compensation psychology questions in NSW.
How the pathway works
If you have a workplace injury claim in NSW, here is how you access psychology sessions under workers compensation. The full step-by-step guide covers each stage in detail.
NSW workers compensation psychology pathway (icare / SIRA). SIRA gazetted rates indexed 1 February 2026. Source: SIRA NSW. Full step-by-step guide →
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Tell us a little about what you need and we will connect you with a psychologist who knows how to work with icare and SIRA. They will contact you within 1 business day.
Connect me with a psychologistWe ask for your claim status and contact details, then pass them to a SIRA-approved psychologist.
What does it cost?
Under NSW workers compensation, psychology with a SIRA-approved psychologist is billed directly to your insurer. For insurer-approved sessions, there is typically no out-of-pocket cost to you.
| Session type | Who pays | Worker's cost |
|---|---|---|
| Insurer-approved sessions (AHTR approved) | Insurer (icare / self-insurer) | $0 (no gap fee) |
| First session (before AHTR approval) | Typically insurer; confirm with your psychologist before attending | Usually $0; varies by practice |
| Sessions not covered by approved claim | Worker directly or Medicare (if MHTP obtained) | Standard fee or Medicare rebate applies |
SIRA gazetted rates effective 1 February 2026 (indexed 4.57%). Source: SIRA NSW. Gap fee FAQ →
Telehealth under workers comp
Yes - telehealth psychology is available under NSW workers compensation. SIRA billing items PSY301 (initial telehealth) and PSY302 (subsequent telehealth) are billed at the same gazetted rates as in-person sessions.
Telehealth is particularly valuable for workers whose physical injury makes travel difficult, or those in Greater Sydney areas where face-to-face availability is limited. More on telehealth under workers comp →
What is a SIRA-approved psychologist?
To provide psychology under NSW workers compensation, a practitioner must hold current AHPRA registration and a SIRA provider number from the State Insurance Regulatory Authority. Not every psychologist is SIRA-approved.
You can verify a practitioner's SIRA approval directly on the SIRA website.
Guides & information
Plain-English guides on the claims process, funding, fees, disputes and returning to work - written for NSW workers, not lawyers.
Complete step-by-step pathway
Injury report to first funded session - the AHTR process, fees, and what your insurer covers.
Read the guidePsychological injury claims
What counts as a psychological injury, the AHTR process, and how the 2026 reforms change things.
Read the guide2026 workers comp reform
The 130-week payment cap, new WPI thresholds from 1 July 2026, and what stays the same for treatment.
Read the guideHow to choose a psychologist
SIRA approval, treating vs IME roles, and the questions worth asking before you book.
Read the guideClaim rejected or disputed?
Internal review, SIRA merit review, and continuing psychology through Medicare while a dispute is underway.
Read the guideSIRA vs Medicare psychology
Comparing workers comp and Medicare Better Access: costs, session limits, provider rules, and which to use.
Read the guideMore guides by topic
By claim topic
- How long does a workers comp psychology claim take?
- icare approved psychologists Sydney
- icare psychology NSW - what's covered & billing
- Work-related stress claims NSW (section 11A)
- Workplace bullying & psychological injury
- Workers comp psychology cost NSW
- SIRA-approved psychologist via telehealth
- Returning to work after psychological injury
- Comcare psychology in NSW (federal workers)
- Psychological injury compensation NSW
By industry & occupation
Browse all guides → • Free tools: cost calculator & coverage checker →
Find a practitioner: the directory
Once you understand the pathway, use the directory to find SIRA-approved psychologists who accept workers compensation claims and offer telehealth. Every listing shows specialty, languages, fees, and links to a full profile with an enquiry form.
Telehealth means you are not limited to practitioners near your workplace or home - any SIRA-approved psychologist in NSW can take your claim.
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SIRA-approved psychologists listed in Sydney who accept workers compensation claims and offer telehealth. Filter by specialty or language and view full profiles.
Browse the directory →Or tell us your situation and we'll connect you with a suitable practitioner within 1 business day.
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist under workers comp?
Yes. Your GP needs to issue a workers compensation certificate of capacity and a referral to psychology services. This is a workers comp referral, not a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan. See your usual GP.
Can I see a psychologist before my claim is formally approved?
In many cases, yes. The initial session can proceed before formal treatment request approval, as the psychologist submits the funding request to your insurer after the assessment. Confirm with your chosen psychologist, as practices vary.
How many psychology sessions am I entitled to?
Session limits depend on your diagnosis and recovery plan, and are determined by your insurer based on your psychologist's recommendations. There is no hard cap equivalent to Medicare's 10-session limit. More detail →
Is this the same as finding a "WorkCover psychologist" in Sydney?
Yes. "WorkCover" was the NSW workers compensation authority until 2015, when it was replaced by icare (insurer) and SIRA (regulator). A WorkCover psychologist in NSW is a SIRA-approved psychologist who accepts workers compensation claims. Full explanation →
Need help finding someone who knows icare and SIRA?
Tell us your situation and we'll connect you with a SIRA-approved telehealth psychologist in Sydney who works with workers compensation clients. You'll hear back within 1 business day. We connect you - we don't provide clinical services.
Good to know
No gap fees for approved claims. Sessions are billed directly to your insurer (icare or self-insurer), so for insurer-approved sessions there is typically nothing to pay. Gap fee explained →
Searching for "WorkCover psychologist"? WorkCover NSW was replaced in 2015 by icare (the insurer) and SIRA (the regulator). The support works the same way under either name. More on the terminology →