Our special interests working with children include:​​
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Emotional Regulation
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Self-esteem & confidence
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School issues (school refusal/ school can't, bullying)
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Autism
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Attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD)
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Anxiety (excessive worrying, social anxiety, performance anxiety)
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Social and relationship difficulties
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Adjustment difficulties
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Anger and coping skills
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Many other issues
Psychological therapy with children and young people follows evidence-based treatment frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and, particularly with younger aged child clients, may include play-based practice of social, communication, assertiveness and coping skills.
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GOALS Psychology has a range of resources available when working with child clients which your psychologist may recommend for parents/caregivers to practice between sessions to support progress towards your child’s specific therapy goals. Our Psychologists who offer Assessments including Autism Assessment, ADHD Assessment, Cognitive Assessments, Learning Difficulties Assessments (eg dyslexia), will also recommend specific therapies for your child upon initial appointment.
Please contact us by email or phone to book your appointment.
Address
421 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD (Telehealth also available)