WorkCover Queensland | Psychological Injury Support
If you’re experiencing a workplace psychological injury, you may be eligible to receive support through WorkCover Queensland. Hively Health is here to offer the compassionate support and expert treatment you need.
Psychological injuries can significantly impact your life, but with the right therapy and support, recovery is possible. Our team of experienced psychologists in Queensland specialises in treating work-related mental injuries such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
What is a WorkCover Psychological Injury?
A psychological injury refers to a mental health condition that has developed as a result of work-related factors. These injuries can include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Adjustment disorders
These psychological or mental injuries can arise from traumatic events at work, such as accidents or violence, or from prolonged exposure to stress, bullying, or challenging work conditions. If you are dealing with abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, it’s essential to seek support early to prevent your symptoms from worsening.
Supporting your Recovery through WorkCover Queensland
At Hively Health, we understand the challenges associated with psychological injury claims in QLD, and we are here to help. Our team provides a comprehensive range of mental health services designed to support your recovery, including therapy, telehealth services, and guidance throughout the claim process.
Hively Health offers both in-person and telehealth services, ensuring that you can receive the support you need no matter where you are in Queensland.
Tailored Psychological Therapy
Our psychologists offer a range of evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), all of which have been shown to effectively treat the symptoms of a workplace psychological injury. These therapies are tailored to your individual needs, helping you manage and overcome the emotional challenges you are facing.
Accessing Early Psychological Support
Even while your WorkCover Queensland psychological injury claim is being processed, you can receive the psychological support you need. WorkCover Queensland may fund treatment to help you manage your symptoms as soon as possible. This can include:
- GP appointments
- Counselling or psychology sessions
- Psychiatry appointments
- Medication (such as antidepressants)
Navigating the WorkCover Queensland Psychological Injury Claim Process
If you experience a work-related psychological injury or illness, there are certain steps you must take immediately.
- Follow the initial guidelines outlined on WorkSafe QLD Work-Related Injuries.
- Review the available WorkCover Queensland Payments and Support options that may be provided if your claim is approved.
Navigating mental health support through WorkCover can be complicated, but Hively Health is here to guide you every step of the way.
Providing Documentation
Our team will help ensure that the necessary documentation is provided to support your claim, including psychological assessments and treatment plans.
Communication with your Employer
If you are experiencing difficulties with your employer during the claim process, we offer mediation services to ensure clear and supportive communication.
Support during Recovery
As you recover, we can provide ongoing therapy to help you manage the emotional impact of the injury and help facilitate your return to work.
Why Choose Hively Health for Your WorkCover Queensland Psychological Injury?
At Hively Health, we are dedicated to offering compassionate, professional support for individuals dealing with a WorkCover Queensland psychological injury. Here’s why you should choose us:
- Experienced and Professional Team: Our psychologists are highly experienced in working with WorkCover Queensland. We understand the unique challenges that come with these injuries and provide personalized care to each client.
- Comprehensive Treatment: From therapy to medication management and telehealth services, we offer a full range of treatment options to support your recovery. We’ll work with you to develop a tailored treatment plan that best suits your needs.
- Confidential and Supportive Environment: At Hively Health, your mental health is our priority. We offer a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable discussing your challenges and working towards recovery.
Take the First Step Towards Recovery
If you're experiencing a work-related psychological injury in Queensland, don’t wait to seek the help you need.
Hively Health is here to support you with professional psychological services, including in-person and telehealth options.
Our clinic, located in a beautifully restored Queenslander at 15 Didsbury St, East Brisbane, provides a peaceful space for therapy and assessments.
Book a psychology appointment today with the team at Hively Health. Our clinic is open for assessment and therapy by appointment only.
We proudly support the Greater Brisbane Region with in-clinic appointments and nationwide telehealth options.
Book an appointment today with one of our experienced psychologists.
All enquiries will be responded to within 24 hours by our friendly team.
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Our Team of Psychologists
Alana Hawkins
General Psychologist / Clinical Team Lead
Provider number: 6297753Y
Alana is an experienced psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Alana provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics and leads our Clinical Team at Hively Health.
Alana accepts both private and NDIS clients, at our East Brisbane Clinic and in the community. A referral is not required to see Alana; however, referrals can be made under the following Care Plans:
- Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
- Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
Alana’s interest in mental health started in performing arts and curiosity about the stories that make up our lives. She strives to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive space in session.
Since completing Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) in 2019, Alana has worked in inpatient and community settings providing assessment and treatment for a range of presenting concerns with a focus on empathetic and compassionate care.
Alana is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming. Her professional journey includes working with individuals throughout the lifespan, including early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and older adults in a safe and collaborative space.
Alana’s passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:
- Women’s Health
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Relationship issues
- Chronic health management
- Adjustment to life changes
- Stress and burnout
- ADHD
- Autism
Therapeutic Toolkit
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Danielle Dawson
Clinical Psychologist
Provider number: 6685482J
Danni is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology Hons), and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Danni provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.
Danni accepts both private and NDIS participants at our East Brisbane Clinic and a referral is not required. However, referrals can be made to Danni under the following Care Plans:
- Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
- Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP)
- Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
Danni is highly experienced in therapy and assessment for those with complex physical and mental health conditions, including therapeutic and diagnostic intervention for children and young adults in hospital settings and private practice.
Danni is a compassionate and empathic clinician, dedicated to fostering a warm and secure therapeutic environment where individuals can openly explore and comprehend the challenges they face, striving for transformative change. Her passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:
- Women’s health
- Disordered eating
- Weight loss/bariatric surgery
- Chronic health management
- Complex/developmental trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Perfectionism
- Grief and loss
- Relationship issues
- Personality vulnerabilities
- ADHD
- Autism
- Sleep issues
Danni is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming. Her professional journey includes working with individuals throughout the lifespan, including early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and older adults. She enjoys working with diverse cultural backgrounds and embracing the uniqueness of each person’s experience.
Working from an attachment, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, Danni draws upon a range of evidence-based interventions. Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT). By tailoring these approaches to individual needs, Danni empowers her clients to reach their therapeutic goals and make meaningful strides in their lives. Danni is also experienced in diagnostic and psychometric assessments.
- Current research:
- Research trial – Evaluation of a Novel Eating Disorder Prevention Program (Australian Diabetes Body Project) for Young Women with Type 1 Diabetes in a Clinic Setting: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Publications:
- Wright, C., Dawson, D., Parkinson, J., & Hamilton, K. (2023). A qualitative study investigating users’ perspective of bariatric surgery online health communities in facilitating social support, Australian Journal of Psychology. 76. 10.1080/00049530.2023.2292022
- Dawson, D., Strodl, E., & Kitamura, H. (2022). Childhood maltreatment and disordered eating: The mediating role of emotion regulation. Appetite, 172, 105952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2022.105952
Amy Doust
Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar
Amy is a General Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Amy holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and a Master of Clinical Psychology and is a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Amy provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.
Amy loves working with all ages, including adults, young adults and children. Amy also accepts complex referrals, including Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In addition to 1:1 therapy, Amy also runs regular group programs, including:
- Pillars Group – for men ages 30 – 65 focusing on real conversations about mental health and shared well-being
- Complex Mental Health Therapy Group – Coming soon
Amy accepts both private and NDIS clients, at our East Brisbane Clinic and in the community. A referral is not required to see Amy; however, referrals can be made under the following Care Plans:
- Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
- Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
- Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP)
Amy’s therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and relaxed, with the ultimate goal of modelling imperfection and celebrating vulnerability. Amy adopts a strengths-based approach, using positive reinforcement to encourage growth and resilience. Trauma-informed care is central to Amy’s practice, and she is dedicated to working collaboratively to create a space where those she supports see feel truly seen and understood.
Amy is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming, preferring a person-centered approach to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Amy’s passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:
- Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Behavioural concerns
- Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
- Women’s Health
- Complex mental health (including Schizophrenia and Psychosis)
- Complex/developmental trauma
- Chronic health management
- Weight loss
- Disordered eating
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Relationship issues
- Adjustment to life changes
- Stress and burnout
Therapeutic Toolkit
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Play Therapy
Rae Barker
Child Psychologist
Rae is an experienced Child Psychologist with General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Rae provides a safe, welcoming and neuroaffirming space for those she supports, including taking a play based approach therapy sessions. Rae accepts both private and NDIS clients at our East Brisbane Clinic and community visits.
Rae is community-driven, highly empathetic and passionate about working with children, adults and families living with a disability or mental health illness, and working with them to understand their strengths, support needs, and how to interpret and process the world around them.
Rae has experience and a passion in working with presentations such as Behavioural & Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, Symptoms of Trauma, Attention and Concentration Difficulties, Sleep and Sleep Hygiene, Social and Play Skills and Parenting Support. Rae is committed to working with each individual child and family, taking a play-based approach to working with younger children in a safe and supportive therapy environment.
In addition to 1:1 therapy, Rae runs regular group therapy programs for children throughout the school year. These programs are designed to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can practice social-emotional skills, gain confidence and foster friendships.
Rae’s passion lies in supporting individuals through various issues, including:
- Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Behavioural concerns
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
- Identity
- Life transitions
- Stress and Burnout
Therapeutic Toolkit
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
