Develop the Tools for Mental Wellness
Gain the understanding and resources needed to maintain your mental health and lead a fulfilling life. Our psychology services support learning and development, helping individuals manage their behaviors, emotions, and thoughts while promoting mental well-being through effective strategies and problem-solving techniques.
Our experienced child psychologists specialize in working with children, young adults, and families, addressing various mental health concerns, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and learning difficulties.
We also collaborate with you and your family to tackle challenges, such as navigating friendship and relationship issues, adjusting to transitions like moving to a new school, coping with family separations, and managing the pressures of social media.
Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment, ensuring that our services are tailored to meet the unique needs and circumstances of your family.
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Our child psychologists offer support for a range of issues, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Social and emotional learning, focusing on resilience and coping skills
- Behavioral difficulties and disorders, including oppositional defiant disorder
- Learning difficulties
- Anxiety, fears, and phobias
- Sleep disturbances
- Depression
- Anger management
- Social skills and friendship development
- Eating disorders
- Grief and loss
- Navigating divorce and parental separation
We are here to help children thrive emotionally and socially.
What do our Child Psychology Services Involve?
At Playfull Progress,, our dedicated psychology team comprises a diverse range of mental health professionals, including psychologists, provisional psychologists, accredited mental health social workers, and art therapists. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to leverage various skills and perspectives to support your family.
We focus on helping your child develop new skills, manage their thoughts and feelings, and overcome challenges by emphasizing their strengths and fostering growth.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from our services; we’re here to support anyone in need. Each therapy or treatment plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring it meets specific needs.
Our process begins with an initial meeting to gather comprehensive background information, helping us understand your child’s developmental journey. Subsequent sessions will involve collaboration, including working with your child, engaging with parents or caregivers, and conducting joint sessions to reinforce progress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How can psychology help your child?Psychology can support your child to reach their full potential by building confidence and life skills, validating their feelings, improving understanding and communication, and overcoming challenges. In simple terms, they will develop the understanding and tools to help them maintain their mental health and live a good life. It can help you and your child learn why they are feeling or behaving the way they do and how you can manage them together. Psychologists will provide solutions and strategies to help your child feel calmer and more resilient, and help them learn valuable skills. These skills can help them problem-solve and cope healthily, avoid negative thinking patterns, understand their emotions, express their feelings appropriately, and avoid situations that can harm their mental health.
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Q. Can I see a psychologist first before I bring my child?Yes, it’s always good for the psychologist to work out the best way to approach your child’s needs. However, if your child has a mental health care plan, your child needs to be there as you cannot claim on Medicare if it’s a parent only session. If it is a private session or Allied Health, it’s fine for a parent to come to a session alone.
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Q. Do I join the sessions with my child?This can vary as it depends on the treatment, which is tailored to your child and family. Parents are involved in treatment and intervention but may not be in every appointment. Sometimes a child needs space to feel safe and connected.
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Q. How long will it take before I start noticing changes in my child?There is no set time frame as each child is different and presents with their own set of challenges. A tailored approach will move at their pace. It’s crucial that they feel safe, heard and validated first before allowing them to work through the challenges they may be experiencing.
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Q. When should a child see a psychologist?As soon as you have any concerns, or if your child’s behaviour or emotional state has been noted by someone such as GP, teacher or caregiver, you can seek help. It’s best to do it as soon as you have a concern, as early intervention has been proven to have better outcomes. However, we offer our services to anyone at any stage of their condition.
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Q. What do I tell my child before their first appointment?It’s always best to be honest and transparent. Tell them you are going to a safe place where we will all work and learn together about you. We will support you to achieve the best outcome for you, with the help and support of someone who knows about what you are going through.
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