A psychosocial disability is a term used to describe the functional impact that a mental health condition can have on someone’s everyday life. It’s not the diagnosis itself, but the way the condition affects things like:Building and maintaining relationshipsManaging emotions or behavioursKeeping up with daily tasksFinding and keeping workFeeling safe and confident in the communityConditions that may lead to a psychosocial disability include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, and others.Not everyone with a mental health diagnosis will experience a psychosocial disability, but for those who do, it can be long-term and significantly impact quality of life and independence.That’s where Psychosocial Recovery Coaching comes in — to offer practical, strengths-based support that helps people feel more capable, connected, and in control of their lives.at is a Psychosocial Disability? A psychosocial disability is a term used to describe the functional impact that a mental health condition can have on someone’s everyday life. It’s not the diagnosis itself, but the way the condition affects things like: Building and maintaining relationships Managing emotions or behaviours Keeping up with daily tasks Finding and keeping work Feeling safe and confident in the community Conditions that may lead to a psychosocial disability include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, and others. Not everyone with a mental health diagnosis will experience a psychosocial disability, but for those who do, it can be long-term and significantly impact quality of life and independence. That’s where Psychosocial Recovery Coaching comes in, to offer practical, strengths-based support that helps people feel more capable, connected, and in control of their lives.

The NDIS still funds supports for individuals with psychosocial disabilities, mental health conditions that significantly impact daily functioning. However, it doesn’t cover clinical treatments like psychiatric care or medication management, which fall under the mainstream health system. Instead, the NDIS focuses on capacity-building supports, such as psychosocial recovery coaching or therapeutic services, to enhance skills, independence, and social participation. These supports are designed to help individuals achieve their NDIS goals and improve their quality of life. If you would like to talk to me more about Counselling under NDIS please give me a call on 0402 055 752 or email me at hello@newstartcounselling.net.au

To check if your NDIS plan covers Counselling, start by reviewing the Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living section. Look for terms like "Improved Daily Living Skills" or "Assessment, training, or therapy to help build your skills and independence." If this section has allocated funds and your plan is self-managed or plan-managed, you can likely use it for Counselling. You can also check for support item numbers like 15_043_0128_1_3 (Individual Counselling) or 15_056_0128_1_3 (Other Professional). If these aren’t listed, your support coordinator or plan manager can confirm your eligibility. Counselling is often funded when it supports goals like emotional regulation, communication, or independence. Please reach out and we can talk about your plan and see if you have funding to support your Counselling journey: 0402 055752 or email me at hello@newstartcounselling.net.au