Psychosocial Specialists

Calm Consulting Australia specialises in psychosocial disability. We do this because psychosocial disability is different from other types of disability. While physical disabilities affect a person’s mobility or functioning and intellectual disabilities affect a person’s cognition, psychosocial disabilities impact how a person thinks, feels, and interacts with others, as well as how they think and feel about themselves.

One key aspect that sets psychosocial disability apart is its dynamic nature. Mental health conditions can fluctuate over time, affecting a person’s ability to function in various situations. Someone with psychosocial disability might experience times of stability, where they can engage fully in work and social activities, interspersed with other times of difficulty that hinder their participation.

Sadly, psychosocial disability also often carries a stigma that differs from other disabilities. Society may misunderstand or stigmatize mental health issues, leading to discrimination and social exclusion. This stigma can exacerbate the challenges faced by individuals with psychosocial disabilities, impacting their access to employment, education, and healthcare services.

Because of these differences, the support needs of individuals with psychosocial disabilities can be very different from the needs of people with other types of disability. Our observation is that it takes s special type of person to provide useful and respectful assistance to a person with psychosocial disability. We aim to be that kind of person ourselves – but also to ensure that we are engaging those types of people on behalf of our clients.

Over the years, most of our clients have come to us having had an unhappy experience with another provider. Often, that other provider is doing their best, but they simply can’t provide the special approach needed to assist someone with psychosocial disability. Often they lack the time, the sensitivity or the empathy and understanding to really be able to put the NDIS to work for their clients.

If you would like to better understand our approach, why not give us a call on 0413 863 154 and we can have a chat about how we can help you get the most out of the NDIS.