Workers’ Compensation or MVA Counselling
Our team has a unique skill set in supporting people navigating the workers’ compensation system in Western Australia. We understand that recovering from an injury, whether physical or psychological, can affect every area of life, including your emotional wellbeing, relationships, financial security, and sense of identity.
Support While Navigating the WA Workers’ Compensation System
Our psychologists provide compassionate, practical support for people who have been injured at work and may be experiencing challenges such as:
- Adjusting to physical injury or long-term health changes
- Persistent pain and its emotional impact
- Anxiety about returning to work
- Relationship or family stress following injury
- Financial pressures and uncertainty about the future
- Depressed mood, stress, or loss of confidence
- Trauma symptoms following workplace incidents
We work with clients who have physical injuries, psychological injuries or post-traumatic stress (PTSD) arising from their employment.
We recognise that the workers’ compensation process can feel complex, stressful, and at times overwhelming. Our psychologists are experienced in working within the WorkCover WA framework and understand the importance of collaborating with key stakeholders to support your recovery.
We regularly work alongside:
- Workplace rehabilitation providers
- General practitioners and medical specialists
- Insurance case managers
- Employers and return-to-work coordinators
We also provide clinical reports when required and support clients with the emotional challenges that can arise throughout the claims process, including claim uncertainty, assessments, or communication difficulties.
Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Counselling
Our psychologists also support people who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents across Perth and Western Australia.
Following an accident, many people experience both physical and psychological effects, including:
- Trauma symptoms or PTSD
- Anxiety about driving or travelling in vehicles
- Chronic pain and stress
- Sleep disturbances or hypervigilance
- Mood changes and emotional distress
We provide a safe, supportive space to help you process your experience, rebuild confidence, and adjust to life after an accident.
A Supportive, Collaborative Approach
We understand that injury recovery is not only physical, it can also impact your sense of stability, independence, and identity. Our approach focuses on providing a non-judgmental, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood while working toward recovery at your own pace.
Whether you are early in your claim, navigating ongoing challenges, or adjusting to long-term changes, we aim to support both your emotional wellbeing and practical resilience.
Referrals & Getting Started
In order to commence sessions, we require written approval from your insurer outlining how many sessions are approved and reporting requirements. If you would like to learn more about our workers’ compensation or motor vehicle accident counselling services in Perth, our team is here to help.
Our Team
At Headway, our team that provides workers’ compensation services includes Registered Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Dietitians and an Exercise Physiologist.
All of our team are accredited by their relevant professional bodies, including the Dietitians Australia, Psychology Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Our team also undertake ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current with the latest research and best-practice treatment approaches for workers’ compensation.
Our clinicians hold advanced qualifications and professional credentials, including:
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Master of Psychology (Clinical, Health, Counselling, Professional Psychology or Educational & Developmental)
- Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology / PhD (Clinical Psychology)
- Board Approved Supervisor
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MDiet)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia
- Bachelor’s Exercise & Health Science
- Post-Graduate Diploma – Exercise Rehabilitation