Lotus Embodied Therapy welcomes referrals from General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Allied Health professionals, NDIS providers, community organisations, and self-referrals:

• GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (Better Access)

• Private/Self referrals

• NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)

• WorkCover and other approved funding pathways

• Third Party Organisations

• Clinical supervision referrals for social workers and allied health professionals

Clients are commonly referred when they are experiencing:

• The ongoing impact of trauma or adverse life experiences

• Persistent feelings of stress, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion

• Difficulties regulating emotions or coping with everyday demands

• Grief, loss, or significant life transitions

• The impacts of domestic and family violence, sexual violence, or coercive control

• Relationship difficulties, boundary challenges, or patterns of people-pleasing

• Feeling disconnected from themselves or struggling with self-worth

• A desire to better understand themselves, their relationships, and their nervous system

Lotus provides evidence-based psychological therapy and clinical supervision from an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Our approach integrates Focused Psychological Strategies with trauma-informed practice, recognising the relationship between the mind and body.

Medicare Referrals:

Lotus Embodied Therapy is registered with Medicare to provide Focused Psychological Strategies under the Better Access Initiative. Clients referred by their General Practitioner with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year, in line with current Medicare requirements.

Please note that Lotus Embodied Therapy is not a bulk-billing practice.

Regular communication with referring practitioners is provided, including initial assessments, progress updates, and completion reports, with client consent.

HOW DO I REFER TO LOTUS?

Emails are our preferred method for receiving referrals - hello@lotusembodiedtherapy.com.au

We accept referral though Medical Objects - Lotus Medicare Provider Number 1899961K

Website enquiries are welcomed - navigate your way to the contact section

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A REFERRAL IS SENT?

Once we receive a referral, we will make contact with the client and book in their initial session within 48 hours. Once the client has attended their first session, the clinician will write a letter to the referrer. We believe in collaboration and will always make contact with our referrers.
Have more questions? - please check out the FAQ’s page.

WHAT KIND OF THERAPIES DOES LOTUS USE?

At Lotus Embodied Therapy a range of evidence-based Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS) are used as part of mental health treatment. These may include:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) - is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences so they become part of your story, rather than something you continue to relive

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – to explore and shift unhelpful thought patterns

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to support mindfulness, flexibility, and values-based action

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) – to improve relationship patterns and emotional wellbeing

• Mindfulness and grounding techniques – to help calm the nervous system

• Psychoeducation and emotional regulation strategies – to better understand and manage emotions, nervous system and trauma responses

• Motivational Interviewing – to support meaningful behavioural change