OUR SERVICES
Welcome to our Psychology Assessment and Counselling Services.
We are passionate about administering comprehensive assessments, including Cognitive, Educational, Autism, and Behaviour Assessments, to help identify and understand your child's unique needs.
In addition, we offer Telehealth counselling services for children and adolescents, providing support for their emotional and social well-being.
ASSESSMENTS SERVICE
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A referral to our service can be made through your child's school, an education specialist, your family doctor or allied health professional, or directly from you via the website or by giving us a call. We will discuss the referral question with you and, where appropriate, the referring person, to determine what the concerns are and what tools we will need to help us gather the right data to answer the question. A parental consent form and background history questionnaire must be completed before we make a time to complete any assessment. We will also ask to gather information from the school and any other professionals supporting your child.
WHAT DO WE DO?
There are different assessments depending on the concerns raised. We are able to complete cognitive assessments, behavioural assessments, and educational assessments. We often work in the multi-disciplinary investigation and diagnosis of Autism. We are experienced in investigating and diagnosing specific learning disorders, including dyslexia.
WHERE?
In our experience, young people are often anxious about meeting someone new in an unfamiliar space. Luckily, we are a friendly bunch and pride ourselves on being flexible. We have great success in completing assessments within the young person's school. Schools are very accommodating in providing us with a quiet space. Parents are usually relieved that there is little disruption to their child's day as well as their own.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
After the assessment(s) are complete, a comprehensive report is prepared. We will then offer to arrange a feedback meeting to discuss the results and targeted recommendations and strategies. It is our recommendation that this meeting occurs at your child's school with the appropriate school staff. Our findings will guide plans made to support your child.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
We provide individual counselling for children and adolescents via Telehealth.
Telehealth appointments allow us the opportunity to support our community across Victoria. It is a privilege to support children and adolescents to develop the tools necessary to manage their emotions, navigate adversity and live a meaningful life.
Our psychologists provide a range of therapeutic services including support for:
Anxiety/Performance Anxiety
Depression
Social and Emotional Skills
Behaviour Challenges
Body Image
Learning
Self-Esteem
School Refusal
Grief and Loss
Coping Tools
Parenting Support
Cost to you.
We charge per session (50 minutes). Please get in contact for further information regarding costs. Rebates may apply with a valid referral from your GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician. Medicare provide a rebate of $92.90 with a general psychologist through the provision of a mental health care plan.
Depending on your coverage, you may be able to access rebates from your private health insurance provider. Check with your health insurer for rebate details.
