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I'd love to hear from you. I'm based in Footscray and work with children, adolescents, and adults across Melbourne's Western Suburbs.

Reach out when you're ready.

Rain Ali(she/her)
Creative Arts Therapist · Arts-Based Researcher
MTAP, RCC, B.InfoSys, GCECE, Cert III ECE

e: hello@rainandmetherapy.au
i: https://www.instagram.com/rainandme.kids/

FOOTSCRAY STUDIO - MELBOURNE’S WESTERN SUBURBS

Studio 6, Henderson House
Footscray Community Arts Centre
45 Moreland Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Please note: Therapeutic support is separate from medical or diagnostic services. For urgent mental health needs, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or local crisis services.

  • To make a booking, please submit an inquiry via the contact form. We’ll be in touch to discuss your needs, answer any questions, and explore whether the service is a good fit before confirming an appointment.

  • Is funding available?

    NDIS funding may be available for counselling-based therapeutic supports only (please see details below).

    Some private health insurance funds such as Medibank, HCF, BUPA, AHM and ARHG funds may offer rebates for counselling, depending on the insurer and level of cover. Clients are encouraged to check directly with their health fund regarding eligibility.

    Medicare: Medicare rebates are not available for these services.

    Private pay options are also available.

  • NDIS funding may be available for self-managed or plan-managed participants only, where counselling supports align with your plan goals and are deemed reasonable and necessary by the NDIS.

    Important: I am not a registered NDIS provider. If you are agency-managed (NDIA-managed), you will not be able to access my services through the NDIS.

    My services may fit under the following:

    • 15_606_0118_1_3 Early Childhood Supports – Counsellor (for children under 9)

    • 15_043_0128_1_3 Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training – Counsellor (for people over 9)

    • Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Skills category

    What can be claimed (where approved):

    • Counselling sessions using creative and arts-based therapeutic approaches

    • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), where aligned with plan goals

    • Session documentation and reports

    What cannot be claimed:

    • NDIS funding is not available for complementary or alternative modalities, including Psych-K or Access Bars

    Check with your NDIS planner or support coordinator that counselling supports are included in your plan.

    NDIS guidelines and pricing are subject to change. Information current as of February 2026.

  • Session fees vary depending on the type and length of support. Standard session rates are $156.16 for 45mins, in alignment with current NDIS Pricing Arrangements. Please get in touch and we can share the full fee schedule and discuss what support might be appropriate.

  • Availability varies throughout the year. If you’re considering therapy, please reach out with your preferred days and times and we’ll let you know what is possible. I am currently in the studio on Mondays and Saturdays.

  • No referral is required to make an inquiry or access services.

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