WorkCover, DVA & Injury Recovery Psychology — Telehealth
- WorkCover
- DVA
- MVA/ MAIC/ Nominal Defendant
- NDIS
- Chronic Pain
Psych-ed Psychology provides compassionate psychological support for WorkCover, DVA and insurer-referred clients. Our holistic approach supports your recovery, resilience, and return to wellness— via Telehealth (or on the Gold Coast by email request).
Workcover Psychology Recovery Services:
Benefits and use of Psychologist in recovery after a work injury
At Psych-ed, we believe that health is more than just the absence of disease. We believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, addressing the physical, emotional, and social/spiritual needs of each patient. It is in line with the different flags barriers system used in Workcover recovery.
Use of evidence-based psychological treatment for workplace injuries/ RTW goals, and trauma referrals.
Our goal is to help you achieve optimal health and wellness in all areas of your life, whilst keeping your recovery and better mental health in mind whilst helping assess options for return to work.
Healing from Work Injuries article. This article provides more explanation on how Psychologists help in workplace injury prevention and speedy recovery
Easing the process
Knowing the system and facilitating invoicing and reporting is part of easing your load.
Our support helps navigate communication with insurers and treatment team.
The initial session just needs a Case number and approval email from Case Managers/ Insurers whilst they are determining your claim final status.
Flexible Telehealth appointments via secure video from your convenient home location.
Tests, communication are also easily managed online, and invoicing is send directly to claim-approved Workcover.
Information for Doctors
Doctors can write your certificate of capacity and recommend Psychological support to start (Sandy Ogier Provider No 5130699B).
Psychology sessions could start before your claim is formally approved. However to continue the treatment under Workcover funding, it is important to have your case approved and the Workcover case manager’s details and approval information forwarded to the Psychologist.
Other Psychology Recovery Services:
- DVA
- Chronic pain
- NDIS
Veterans Support
Specific understanding of Veterans situations are offered with a professional support that understands transitioning and thriving better in the civilian world whilst keeping a healthy mindset.
Chronic Pain & Rehabilitation
Integrated care for chronic pain—addressing both mind and body. Our psychologist understands injuries, and other medical team practitioners approaches. The pacing program (ie. Explain Pain trained) can be used within a value-based treatment (ACTherapy).
A balanced approach is offered with mental techniques, somatic movement, keeping-healthy brain diet, and motivation for social connections, all creating better and helpful neuro-chemicals.
NDIS
Private psychology sessions can alleviate the stress of living with a dis-ability (ie Mindfulness skills building).
Chronic Psychological conditions also work well with a measured psychological approach and adapted environment (Behavioural Analysis). Healthy goals setting and motivation techniques to expand our comfort zone is offered.
Psycho-education is also beneficial to the support team.
Meet Your Psychologist
Sandy Ogier: Principal Psychologist
AHPRA-registered, Master of Professional Psychology, Bachelor of Business, working primarily with injured workers, veterans and people living with chronic pain, with her internship in Workplace Rehabilitation and 2 years also working with Veterans, Sandy offers practical, approachable support to help you build resilience and thrive.
Provider No 5130699B
Ready to Begin Your Recovery?
Book with Psych-ed Psychology today for confidential, experienced support tailored to WorkCover, DVA, NDIS or chronic pain needs.