Hills District · Blacktown · Greater Sydney · Telehealth Australia-wide

Every person deserves to thrive in their own way

Aceso Therapy provides compassionate, evidence-based behaviour support and allied health services for NDIS participants across the Hills District, Blacktown, Greater Sydney, and via Telehealth across Australia.

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Positive Behaviour Support
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What we offer

Specialist support across four key areas

Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver holistic, person-centred support for NDIS participants across the Hills District.

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Behaviour Support

Functional behaviour assessments, Positive Behaviour Support Plans, and specialist practitioner support — person-centred and evidence-based.

Specialist Practitioner
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Counselling

Therapeutic counselling for participants and families navigating disability, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Telehealth available.

Telehealth Available
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Occupational Therapy

OT assessment and intervention supporting daily living, sensory needs, fine motor skills, and participation at home and school.

Assessments Available
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Speech Pathology

Communication assessment and therapy for speech, language, literacy, and AAC — for children and adults across the lifespan.

AAC Specialist
Warm therapy session Supportive session Community inclusion

Ready to get started?

Submit a referral and we'll be in touch within 2 business days.

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Services

Specialist support for NDIS participants

We work with NDIS participants across all plan management types — agency managed, plan managed, and self-managed. All services are delivered by qualified practitioners.

Specialist Practitioner

Positive Behaviour Support

Our specialist practitioners conduct thorough functional behaviour assessments and develop comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans tailored to each person's needs, goals, and environment.

We work closely with participants, families, support workers, and schools to implement proactive strategies that build skills, increase independence, and reduce behaviours of concern — always without unnecessary restriction.

  • Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
  • Behaviour Support Plans (BSP)
  • Restrictive practice oversight & reporting
  • Staff, carer, and support worker training
  • NDIS progress notes and reporting
Behaviour support session
Mental Health & Therapeutic Support

Counselling

We provide therapeutic counselling for NDIS participants experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the emotional challenges that can accompany disability and life change.

Sessions are available in-home, in the community, or via telehealth — whatever creates the right conditions for meaningful therapeutic work.

  • Individual counselling for participants
  • Carer and family support
  • Anxiety, trauma, and grief support
  • Telehealth available statewide
  • Culturally responsive practice
Counselling session
Daily Living & Participation

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help NDIS participants build the skills and strategies needed to live as independently and meaningfully as possible — at home, at school, and in the community.

  • Functional capacity assessments
  • Sensory processing support
  • Daily living skills & self-care
  • Home modification recommendations
  • Assistive technology assessment
Occupational therapy daily living support
Communication & Language

Speech Pathology

Our speech pathologists assess and support communication skills across all ages — from early language development through to social communication and literacy in adults.

  • Speech & language assessments
  • AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
  • Social communication & pragmatics
  • Literacy and reading support
  • Swallowing assessments (dysphagia)
Speech pathology session
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About Us

People behind the practice

Aceso Therapy was founded on the belief that every person, regardless of ability, deserves access to high-quality, genuinely caring support.

Shilpi Ashta, Behaviour Support Practitioner
Meet our founder
Shilpi Ashta
Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced) & Registered Counsellor · MPsych, PACFA

Shilpi is a highly experienced NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced) and registered Counsellor (PACFA) with a deep commitment to improving the lives of those who come to her for support. She founded Aceso Therapy — a proudly Australian practice — to build a service grounded in genuine therapeutic relationships and evidence-based care, right here in Western Sydney.

Having worked globally in psychology and similar fields — including in Singapore, the UAE, and India — Shilpi brings over 15 years of experience post her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and has been working in this profession for almost 20 years. Now based in Australia, she established Aceso Therapy in Sydney's Hills District to be closer to the communities she calls home.

Shilpi works with children, adults, and families across the lifespan — from toddlers to elders — with particular expertise in ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma, anxiety, and intellectual disability. She delivers Behaviour Support Plans, therapeutic interventions, and counselling, and is also attached to several Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) supporting working adults.

Her approach draws on a wide range of evidence-based frameworks — including ACT, CBT, DBT, Positive Behaviour Support, and trauma-focused therapy — always centring the participant's voice, goals, and lived experience. She also speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, enabling culturally responsive care for diverse communities.

  • Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner (Advanced) — NDIS (Full Practice / 2026)
  • Registered Counsellor — PACFA (Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia)
  • Level 3 Counsellor — Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Graduated 2007) · Singapore Registered Psychologist (SRP)
  • Trained in TEACCH, PECS Level 1, AEPS, Play-Based Intervention, Autplay (ASD)
  • Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
  • Working with Children Check (NSW) & NDIS Worker Screening cleared
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Our values

What guides everything we do

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Person-Centred

Every plan, every session, every decision starts with the participant — their goals, their voice, their life.

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Evidence-Based

We use the best available research and clinical evidence to inform every aspect of our practice.

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Collaborative

We work as partners with families, support networks, schools and the broader care team.

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Compassionate

Warmth and clinical excellence go hand in hand — not as a trade-off, but as the standard.

For Referrers

Referring to Aceso Therapy

We make referrals simple. Our team responds within 2 business days and keeps you updated throughout the participant's journey.

Who can refer

We work with the whole support ecosystem

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Support Coordinators

We provide timely updates and collaborate to support your participants' plan goals.

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Plan Managers

Clear, compliant invoices and service agreements to make plan management straightforward.

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Local Area Coordinators

We understand the LAC landscape and help participants connect the right services to their goals.

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Families & Carers

You can refer directly. We'll guide you through the process every step of the way.

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Schools & Early Childhood

We work closely with education settings to ensure strategies are consistent across environments.

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GPs & Paediatricians

We accept referrals from medical practitioners and provide detailed clinical reports on request.

How the referral process works

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Submit a referral — use our online form below or email info@acesotherapy.com.au
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We respond within 2 business days to confirm capacity and discuss the participant's needs
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Service agreement issued — clear and compliant documentation for all parties
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Services commence — we keep you updated with progress and any plan-relevant developments
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Referrals

Make a Referral

Complete the form below and we'll be in touch within 2 business days to discuss next steps.

Participant Referral Form
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Thank you for referring to Aceso Therapy. We'll be in touch within 2 business days.
If your referral is urgent, please email us directly at info@acesotherapy.com.au

Contact

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you — whether you're a participant, family member, or referrer.

We're here to help

Aceso Therapy operates across the Hills District and broader Greater Sydney. We offer in-home, community-based, and telehealth appointments.

Phone
(02) 8403 0627 · Free 15-min consultation available
General Enquiries
info@acesotherapy.com.au
Referrals & Clinical
info@acesotherapy.com.au
Office Address
Level 1, 24/12 Riverstone Parade
Riverstone NSW 2765
Service Area
Hills District · Blacktown · Greater Sydney · NSW
Response Time
Within 2 business days
Telehealth
Counselling and behaviour support consultations available via telehealth to participants across Australia.

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🇦🇺 Proudly Australian — founded, owned and operated in Western Sydney
✅ NDIS Compliant — delivered via Boutique Caring, registered NDIS provider
🎓 19 Years Experience — Advanced Practitioner, PACFA, ACA registered
📞 Free Consultation — call (02) 8403 0627 for a free 15-min session
What families say

Trusted by participants & referrers

We're proud to support NDIS participants and their families across the Hills District, Blacktown, and Greater Sydney.

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Shilpi has been incredible with our son. Her behaviour support plan actually works — the strategies are practical, the documentation is thorough, and she genuinely cares. We finally feel heard.

Parent of NDIS participant · Hills District
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As a Support Coordinator I've referred multiple participants to Aceso Therapy. Shilpi responds quickly, her BSPs are NDIS audit-ready, and she's great at communicating with the whole support team.

Support Coordinator · Greater Sydney
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The telehealth counselling sessions have been a lifeline for our family. Shilpi is warm, professional and really understands the challenges of living with disability. Highly recommend.

Carer · Blacktown
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Resources & Guides

Understanding NDIS support

Free guides to help participants, families, and referrers navigate behaviour support and allied health services under the NDIS.

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What is a Behaviour Support Plan (BSP)?

A Behaviour Support Plan is an NDIS-funded document developed by a registered specialist practitioner. It identifies why behaviours occur and puts in place proactive, person-centred strategies — always avoiding unnecessary restriction.

Behaviour Support · NDIS
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How to access NDIS allied health in the Hills District

If you're plan-managed or self-managed, you can engage Aceso Therapy directly. If agency-managed, your Support Coordinator or LAC can request a service booking. We'll handle the paperwork and respond within 2 business days.

NDIS Access · Hills District
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What does an Occupational Therapist do under NDIS?

NDIS OTs help participants build independence in daily living — from dressing and cooking to sensory regulation and school participation. They conduct functional capacity assessments and recommend assistive technology and home modifications.

Occupational Therapy · NDIS
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Speech pathology for NDIS participants — what's covered?

NDIS funds speech pathology under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living. This covers communication assessments, AAC devices and training, social communication, literacy support, and swallowing assessments for participants of all ages.

Speech Pathology · NDIS
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NDIS counselling — who is eligible and how does it work?

Counselling under the NDIS is funded for participants whose disability impacts their mental health, relationships, or daily coping. It can be delivered in-person or via telehealth. PACFA-registered counsellors like Shilpi are eligible to provide NDIS-funded sessions.

Counselling · NDIS · Telehealth
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Restrictive practices & least restrictive support under NDIS

The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requires all restrictive practices to be authorised, monitored and reported. Aceso Therapy's behaviour support practitioners ensure every plan is compliant, evidence-based, and focused on reducing restriction over time.

Behaviour Support · Compliance
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