Counselling

The R.E.A.D. Clinic has more than 10 psychologists who specialise in working with families and/or children and adolescents (CLICK HERE to find out more about our psychologists and their areas of specialisation).

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)
• Family therapy interventions which involve seeing a range of family members all at the same time.
• 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
   

Rest assured that whichever direction the work with your family takes, it will be based on a sound understanding of best-practice guidelines for working with children and young people and their families.

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 are allocated to the most appropriate psychologist for your circumstances.