All treatments at our clinic are based on evidence-based and best practice guidelines. Based on these guidelines and your family’s needs, your clinician will advise you on the most appropriate treatment for your child and family
We consider counselling to involve the provision of a range of services to our families and young people which can include:
CLICK HERE to contact our friendly receptionists who will help you better understand how our referral process works and ensure you or your child is allocated to the most appropriate psychologist for your circumstances.
The READ Clinic currently provides a range of group programs for our child and adolescent clients, including:
Rock & Water: The Rock & Water Program brings together the three worlds of Psychology, Karate and Tai Chi. The program is very physically orientated and enhances young people’s ability to stand strong both physically and mentally. It presents extremely unique therapeutic lessons that build a child’s inner strength using fun, competitive and action oriented lessons and activities. The focus is on developing new skills and coping strategies.
Kool Kids: The ‘Kool Kids’ program is a well researched, skills based program that teaches children and their parents practical techniques to overcome anxiety. It was developed at Macquarie University in the 1990’s and has undergone revision in line with current evidence based practice in anxiety treatment. It involves learning about anxiety; how to makes our thinking ‘realistic’, how to face our worries and problem solve our way through worrying situations including developing assertiveness skills and how to deal with teasing.
Friends for Life: The “Friends for Life” Program created to assist children build resilience & self -esteem by teaching important skills to cope with feelings of Fear, Worry and Depression.
Circle of Security Parenting Program: The aim of Circle of Security is to make parenting an easier and enjoyable journey. It assists parents to more easily recognise and respond to the needs of their children. The program will help parents and carers form a closer relationship with their child.
To register your interest in your child attending one of our group programs CLICK HERE or call 4363 6600 and speak to one of our receptionist who will be happy to assist you.
At the READ Clinic there are a range of assessments for a variety of purposes. We take the assessment of children very seriously and will always provide a comprehensive report explaining all the tests that we have used, a complete explanation of the results, our opinion regarding the potential diagnosis being assessed and a comprehensive list of recommendations so as you can best support your child.
Family therapy is a type of psychological counselling (psychotherapy) that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Family therapy is often short term. It may include all family members or just those able or willing to participate. Your specific treatment plan will depend on your family’s situation. Family therapy sessions can teach you skills to deepen family connections and get through stressful times, even after you’re done going to therapy sessions.