Psychology
Understanding Our Approach to Psychology
Psychology is about understanding how people think, feel, learn and behave. It helps children and adolescents make sense of their experiences and supports families through challenges that can feel confusing or overwhelming. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice with a warm and respectful approach that prioritises the child’s safety, comfort and sense of autonomy.
We support children, teens and families by building insight, developing practical strategies and strengthening emotional wellbeing. Our clinicians use developmentally informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice that honours each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
Who We Support
We provide psychological support for:
• children and adolescents
• families seeking guidance or education
• neurodivergent young people (ASD, ADHD)
• early childhood early intervention (ECEI)
• school-aged children navigating learning or social challenges
• teens experiencing stress, low mood or identity concerns
Therapy is available face to face or via telehealth, depending on the family’s needs and the clinician’s availability.
What Psychology Can Help With
Emotional and Behavioural Support
Many children and teenagers struggle with emotions that feel too big or behaviours that feel out of their control. We help young people understand their internal experiences and develop practical skills such as:
• emotional regulation
• managing frustration and anger
• coping with anxiety or low mood
• building resilience
• problem solving and decision making
• improving frustration tolerance
These skills are taught gently and gradually, with strategies matched to the developmental level of the child.
Social and Communication Skills
Some children benefit from learning how to interpret social cues, use communication tools or understand the expectations in social settings. We support young people to develop skills in:
• reading nonverbal cues
• perspective taking
• flexible communication
• navigating friendships
• asking for help or expressing needs
Our clinicians use playful, strengths-based approaches that make social learning feel natural and achievable.
Executive Functioning and Daily Skills
Executive functioning skills play a large role in school success, independence and general wellbeing. We help children and teens work on:
• organisation
• planning and prioritising
• task initiation
• sustaining attention
• flexible thinking
• routines and transitions
These skills are especially important for neurodivergent young people and are a key focus in therapy.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
We specialise in supporting autistic and ADHD young people using approaches that respect their identity, sensory needs, communication style and learning preferences. We do not aim to reduce traits that are part of their neurotype. Instead, we focus on building skills that help them feel understood, confident and capable.
Our strategies include:
• visual supports
• predictable routines
• sensory-informed planning
• interest-based engagement
• co regulation and modelling
• supportive behaviour strategies
Families often share that this approach feels validating and empowering for their child.
Parent and Family Support
Parents play a central role in their child’s wellbeing. We provide clear, practical guidance for families who want to understand behaviours, reduce conflict or improve emotional safety at home. Parent sessions may include:
• behaviour guidance
• co regulation strategies
• communication approaches
• routine planning
• understanding neurodivergence
• school communication support
• NDIS planning assistance
Parent sessions can be offered with or without the child present.
School Collaboration
School is a key environment for most young people, and collaboration ensures that the support a child receives is consistent across settings. We work with teachers, learning support teams and wellbeing staff to:
• provide classroom recommendations
• support transitions
• build behaviour strategies
• complete observations
• clarify adjustments and accommodations
This helps create a stable and supportive school environment for the child.
Assessment and Reporting
Psychology also plays an important role in understanding a young person’s strengths, challenges and support needs. We offer comprehensive assessments, including:
• autism assessment components
• ADHD assessments
• cognitive assessments
• academic and learning assessments
• adaptive functioning assessments
• anxiety and depression screening
• NDIS reporting and goal development
Assessment findings are explained in clear, accessible language so families feel confident in the next steps.