Workers Compensation (WorkCover) & CTP Psychology

Revamp Psychology provides psychological treatment for individuals recovering from workplace injuries and motor vehicle accidents under Workers Compensation (WorkCover) and CTP schemes in New South Wales.

Matt Semsar is a Registered Psychologist and SIRA-approved psychologist with experience working within compensation systems and alongside insurers, general practitioners, medical specialists, rehabilitation consultants, and allied health providers. Services are delivered via telehealth across NSW, with in-person appointments available in Strathfield.

Who this service is for

Psychological treatment under Workers Compensation or CTP is typically provided to individuals who have an active claim and are experiencing psychological distress in the context of injury and recovery. This may include people experiencing:

• psychological distress following a workplace injury or motor vehicle accident
• anxiety, low mood, or adjustment difficulties related to injury or recovery
• trauma-related symptoms following a workplace incident or accident
• persistent or chronic pain, and pain-related psychological symptoms
• prolonged recovery, uncertainty, or reduced confidence
• difficulty returning to work or resuming usual activities

Treatment focuses on the psychological impact of injury and recovery, rather than legal, fault, or claim-management matters.

Psychological treatment within Workers Compensation and CTP schemes

Injury and recovery can have a significant psychological impact, whether the primary injury is physical, psychological, or a combination of both. Psychological treatment within Workers Compensation (WorkCover) and CTP schemes aims to support recovery by addressing the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural aspects of injury.

Treatment may assist with:

• managing anxiety, mood changes, and emotional distress
• addressing trauma-related symptoms where clinically indicated
• reducing fear, avoidance, or loss of confidence associated with pain or activity
• supporting adjustment to injury, changed capacity, or prolonged recovery
• improving functional engagement and participation in daily life

Treatment is evidence-based, goal-oriented, and aligned with scheme requirements.

Role within the rehabilitation system

Matt works as part of the broader rehabilitation system and understands the interaction between psychological recovery, physical rehabilitation, work capacity, and administrative processes. Where appropriate, collaboration may occur with:

• general practitioners
• medical specialists
• rehabilitation consultants
• allied health providers
• insurers and case managers

This system-aware approach supports coordinated care while maintaining clear clinical boundaries and a strong focus on psychological treatment.

Clinical approach

Psychological treatment is evidence-based, structured, and recovery-focused. The clinical approach emphasises clarity, realistic goal-setting, and supporting clients to regain routine, confidence, and functional engagement following injury.

Work draws on established psychological therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and PGAP, tailored to the individual's presentation, stage of recovery, and broader rehabilitation context. Where clinically appropriate, trauma-informed interventions such as EMDR are incorporated, particularly in cases involving accident-related trauma.

Matt has extensive experience in pain management, including work with individuals experiencing chronic or persistent pain following injury. Where pain remains a central barrier to recovery, targeted pain management psychology may be incorporated alongside broader psychological support.

Telehealth and NSW coverage

Revamp Psychology provides psychological services via telehealth across New South Wales, supporting clients in metropolitan, regional, and rural locations. In-person sessions are also available in Strathfield.

Referrals and enquiries

Referrals are accepted from general practitioners, medical specialists, insurers, rehabilitation providers, allied health providers, and via self-referral where appropriate under scheme guidelines.

If you are unsure whether psychological treatment under Workers Compensation or CTP is appropriate for your situation, you are welcome to contact us or discuss this with your treating doctor.