THERAPY

Child & Adolescent Therapy

Evidence-based therapy that helps your child build real-world strategies for managing emotions, behaviour, and social challenges.

EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT

Therapy That Makes a Difference

We provide individual therapy for children and teenagers aged 4–18. Our goal is to help your child build practical skills they can use at home, at school, and with friends — not just in our office.
We involve parents throughout the process, providing strategies you can implement between sessions. Because real change happens in daily life.

WHAT WE HELP WITH

Common Concerns We Support

Anxiety & Worry

Excessive worry, fears, panic, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and school refusal. We help children understand their anxiety and build practical coping strategies.

Emotional Regulation

Frequent meltdowns, anger outbursts, intense reactions, and difficulty calming down. We teach children to recognise and manage big emotions.

Behavioural Challenges

Oppositional behaviour, aggression, and difficulty following rules. We work with children and parents together to understand and change patterns.

Social Difficulties

Trouble making friends, reading social cues, or navigating peer relationships. We build concrete social skills through practice and feedback.

Adjustment & Life Changes

Coping with parental separation, school transitions, grief, or other big changes. We help children process change and build resilience.

Post-Assessment Support

Following an ADHD, autism, or other diagnosis — therapy helps implement strategies and build skills. Assessment tells you what; therapy helps you do something about it.

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OUR THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

How We Work

We identify your child’s unique profile and provide clear recommendations for support.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Helps children understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Effective for anxiety, worry, and mood difficulties.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Builds psychological flexibility — particularly effective for teenagers learning to manage difficult thoughts and emotions.

Parent Involvement

You’ll receive regular updates and strategies to use at home. We work as a team because change happens in daily life, not just in sessions.

Developmental Approach

We tailor everything to your child’s age — play-based techniques for younger children, talk-based therapy for adolescents.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

What to Know Before You Start

How Long Is Therapy?

Individual sessions, 50–60 minutes, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Clinic-based or telehealth available.

Fees & Rebates

$316.24 per session. Medicare rebates may be available with a Mental Health Care Plan. NDIS funding accepted for eligible participants.

Session Format

Typically 8–12 sessions with regular progress reviews. Adjusted to your child’s needs. Booster sessions available after completion.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Is Therapy Right for Your Child?

Therapy can help if your child is struggling with emotions that feel too big, experiencing anxiety affecting daily life, having frequent meltdowns or outbursts, finding it hard to make or keep friends, going through a difficult transition, or needing support after a diagnosis.

Not sure? Call us for a quick chat — we’ll help you figure out the best starting point. There’s no obligation and no pressure.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Therapy FAQs

Sessions are typically weekly or fortnightly, depending on your child’s needs and the nature of the concerns. We’ll recommend a frequency during the initial session and adjust as therapy progresses.

Standard sessions are 50–60 minutes. For younger children (aged 4–6), sessions may be slightly shorter with more parent involvement.

Yes — parent involvement is a core part of our approach. You’ll receive regular updates, strategies to use at home, and guidance on how to support your child’s progress between sessions. For younger children, some sessions may include direct parent-child work.

Yes. With a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you can receive Medicare rebates for psychology sessions. We can guide you through the referral process.

Yes. Initial consultations, parent meetings, and many therapy sessions can be conducted via telehealth (video call). Some sessions work best in person, and we’ll advise on the best format for your child.

We set clear goals at the start of therapy and review progress regularly. You should start to see changes in your child’s behaviour and coping skills within the first few sessions. We’ll discuss progress openly and adjust our approach if needed.

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Whether you’re seeking clarity through assessment or support through therapy, we’re here to help your family move forward with confidence.

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