Children’s Services
Children’s Services
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
Individual sessions of therapy
We consider counselling to involve the provision of a range of services to our families and young people which can include:
- Initial assessment to discuss background information, current issues of concern and clarification of important therapeutic goals and direction
- Further assessment as required depending on level of concern and complexity of the family situation or individual young person
- Specific evidenced-based manualised interventions (such as the highly effective Cognitive Behavioural Programs for children with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues)
- General behavioural interventions and recommendations for parents concerned about their young child’s behaviour or emotional state
- Liaising with schools and other services to ensure appropriate inter-agency understanding and a “team approach”
- Working with other agencies such as speech pathologists, occupational therapists, paediatricians and other allied health professionals to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Individual sessions for children and young people to have the space to voice their concerns and problem-solve new ways forward and new ideas for making the most of their situation
How do I make an appointment to see a psychologist?
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.
Group Sessions
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.
Assessments
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.
The types of assessments we provide can largely be divided into 6 categories:
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School Readiness Assessment
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Educational Assessment
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Intelligence Quotient (IQ) assessment
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
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Emotional/Behavioral Assessment
Family Therapy
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.
