How We Can Help

At Growing Minds Psychology Services we have with a passion for working with children, adolescents and families. We are acutely aware of the specific and unique needs of children, adolescents and families and are committed to working with parents, schools and community agencies to achieve quality outcomes. At Growing Minds Psychology Services our Clinical Psychologist has received specific training in the area of child development and family therapy and have elected to work extensively with this population.

Specifically clinical training and experience in a range of common presentations including:

• Anxiety disorders,
• Depression,
• Challenging behaviours,
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Suicide and self-harm
• Grief and loss
• Parental/separation or divorce
• Trauma
• Social skill difficulties

By working specifically with this population, it has allowed psychologists at Growing Minds Psychology Services to focus and sharpen their clinical skills in evidence-based treatment and intervention specific to children, adolescents and families. Therefore, our clients receive a high-quality and personable service with treatment matched to the needs of the individual client and family. We often work in partnership or cooperatively with teachers, guidance counsellors and other community organisations to provide a holistic approach to treatment.

We view coming to see a psychologist at Growing Minds Psychology Services as the formation of a collaborative partnership. We view the child, the parent, the clinician and where required teachers and community organisations as all integral factors towards successful treatment. By working together both in and out of sessions we are able to achieve the identified treatment goals and optimise long-term change and growth.