Frequently Asked Questions.

Many parents seek support when they notice their child struggling with emotions, behaviour, friendships, anxiety, school challenges, or major life transitions. You do not need to wait until things feel severe. Early support can help children develop skills to understand their emotions, build resilience, and navigate challenges more confidently.

The first appointment is usually an assessment session with parents and/or the child. During this session we explore your concerns, your child’s strengths, developmental history, and goals for therapy. This helps us develop a personalised plan for how we can best support your child.

The length of therapy varies depending on the child’s needs and goals. Some children benefit from short-term support focused on building specific skills, while others may benefit from longer-term support. Your psychologist will discuss recommendations after the initial assessment.

Parent involvement is often an important part of therapy. For younger children, parents may participate directly in sessions or receive guidance and strategies to support progress at home. For older children and teens, sessions may involve more individual work while still including collaboration with parents where appropriate.

Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches tailored to each child’s needs. These may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), social skills interventions, emotional regulation programs, and parent coaching strategies.

Yes. We have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents, including those with autism, ADHD, sensory differences, and learning challenges. Our approach focuses on understanding each child’s strengths while supporting emotional wellbeing and skill development.

Yes. We offer evidence-based group programs designed to help children and teens build friendship skills, communication abilities, emotional regulation, and social confidence.

Yes. We support families accessing psychology services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

We currently support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Most of our psychology services may be funded when they support a participant’s functional capacity, emotional regulation, social participation, or independence.

You can contact our clinic to discuss your child’s needs and provide a copy of your NDIS plan. Our team can help determine how psychology services may fit within your plan.

Yes. If your child has a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates when seeing a Registered or Clinical Psychologist.

Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

No referral is required if you wish to book privately. However, if you would like to claim Medicare rebates, you will need a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan from your doctor.

Many children work very hard to regulate their emotions and behaviour during the school day. Home is often where they feel safest to release built-up stress and overwhelm.

Some children experience emotions, sensory input, or changes in routine more intensely. When their nervous system becomes overloaded, they may struggle to regulate their reactions.

Some children naturally experience more anxiety. Learning coping strategies can help them manage worries more effectively.

Therapy is often explained as a place where children learn skills to understand emotions and handle challenges more confidently.

Therapy with children often includes activities, games, and creative approaches that help them express themselves comfortably without the pressure of just "talking."