What is Consulting?
Consulting is a safe and supportive space for children, adolescents, and families to talk through challenges. With a trained psychologist, sessions focus on understanding emotions, making sense of experiences, and developing strategies for resilience and growth. Our approach is compassionate, evidence-informed, and tailored to each individual.
Who Is It For?
Consulting is suitable for children, adolescents, and families who would like support with:
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Anxiety, worries, and stress management
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Emotional regulation and calming strategies
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Building confidence and self-esteem
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Coping with family changes, separation, or loss
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Social skills, friendships, and communication
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School challenges and behaviour concerns
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Parenting strategies and family relationships
What Happens in a Session?
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50–60 minutes, child, teen, or family-focused depending on need
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Talk-based support, creative play, or structured strategies as appropriate
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Psychologist stance: warm, curious, collaborative, and non-judgemental
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Sessions available in English & Mandarin
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Parent check-ins and reviews included to ensure progress and alignment
Why Choose Consulting?
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Tailored approach: sessions designed around your child’s age, strengths, and goals
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Family-inclusive: parents receive updates and strategies to continue progress at home
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Evidence-informed: grounded in cognitive-behavioural, play-based, and strength-based methods
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Safe space: warm, non-judgemental, and culturally sensitive, with English & Mandarin available
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Collaborative care: we work with schools, GPs, and other professionals when appropr
FAQs
Q1: How many sessions are usually needed?
This varies by child and family goals. Some families notice improvement within 4–6 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support.
Q2: What issues can consulting help with?
We support children and teens with anxiety, worries, stress management, emotional regulation, confidence, social skills, family changes, and school challenges.
Q3: Do you provide practical strategies for parents?
Yes. Parent guidance is a key part of consulting. We provide practical strategies to help support your child at home and school.
Q4: What if my child doesn’t want to talk?
That’s okay. We use creative methods like drawing, play, or storytelling to help children express themselves in ways that feel natural.
Q5: How confidential are the sessions?
Sessions are confidential. Information is only shared with parents, schools, or other professionals if consent is given, unless there are safety concerns.
Q6: What is your cancellation policy?
Please cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid cancellation fee.
Q7: Do you accept funding or rebates?
Yes. NDIS (Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living) is accepted. Private health rebates may apply. Medicare rebates may be available with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Contact us
Address
30 Lydnhurst Crescent,
Box Hill North, VIC 3129
Please enter through Lyndhurst Crescent