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If your workers compensation claim is managed under the NSW SIRA scheme, you can access psychology sessions with no gap payment. Submit the form below and a SIRA-approved telehealth psychologist will contact you within 1 business day to explain the process and confirm availability.

Claim status * Select one Claim approved Claim in progress Not yet lodged Not sure Do you have a referral (Recovery Plan) in hand? * Select one Yes No - need help getting one Not sure When would you like to start? * Select one ASAP Within 4 weeks Just researching Your name * Email address * Mobile number *

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Who should use this form

This form is for workers in NSW who have been injured at work and need to access psychology under their workers compensation claim. If your claim runs under the SIRA scheme, a psychologist with workers compensation experience can bill icare directly for sessions. The typical outcome for an approved claim is no out-of-pocket cost for you.

You do not need a referral in hand before submitting. Many claimants contact a practice first to confirm availability and how billing works, then arrange the GP paperwork. The psychologist who contacts you can walk you through what a Recovery Plan involves, what happens at the first session, and roughly how many sessions icare is likely to fund at the outset.

Telehealth psychology sessions are available under the NSW workers compensation scheme. This is useful if your injury makes travel difficult, if you are outside the Sydney CBD, or if work or carer commitments make in-person attendance hard to schedule. The practitioners listed in this directory have indicated they offer telehealth to workers compensation clients.

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Starting psychology under a SIRA workers compensation claim

Getting access to psychology through the SIRA scheme involves a specific pathway. Your insurer (icare for most NSW employers) needs to approve the treatment. This approval comes through a Recovery Plan, which your nominated treating doctor (usually your GP) prepares. The plan names the psychologist and the number of initial sessions requested.

Not every psychologist is set up to work with workers compensation clients. The billing process differs from Medicare, the paperwork is more involved, and practitioners need to understand how to liaise with the insurer. The listed psychologists actively take SIRA workers compensation referrals and have indicated they offer telehealth, which removes the need to find a practice close to your home suburb.

Some claimants feel uncertain about asking their GP for a referral to a specific psychologist they have not yet met. Submitting this form first gives you a name to take to your GP, which often makes the referral conversation easier. The psychologist who responds can also advise whether your claim type falls within their area of experience before any paperwork is started.

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Common questions

Do I need a GP referral first?

You will need a GP referral as part of the Recovery Plan process, but you can contact a practice before you have it in place. The practice can confirm availability and what paperwork is needed. Many claimants find it easier to identify a psychologist first, then ask their GP to complete the referral for that specific practitioner.

What will sessions cost me?

For approved NSW workers compensation claims, psychology sessions are typically funded with no gap payment. icare pays the psychologist directly at the SIRA fee schedule rate. Confirm the billing arrangement with your practitioner before your first appointment, as individual practices may vary, but the typical experience for an approved claim is no out-of-pocket cost.

How long before I can start sessions?

Once your Recovery Plan is approved, appointments can usually be booked within one to two weeks depending on practitioner availability. Telehealth reduces the wait because it removes the constraint of finding a practice near your suburb. The psychologist who responds can give you a realistic timeframe based on their current diary.

Is this a psychology service?

No. Workers Comp Psychologist Sydney is an independent directory, not a registered psychologist or health practitioner. We list practitioners who offer telehealth and work with workers compensation claims. Your clinical care is provided entirely by the practitioner you choose to work with.

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Prefer to browse first?

You can browse the full directory to review listed practitioners before submitting. Or search SIRA's provider register directly to find psychologists in NSW with workers compensation experience. That register does not indicate which practitioners offer telehealth; this directory focuses specifically on telehealth-available practitioners who take workers comp referrals.