Consultation or Counselling
Early exploration, discussion, advice, or ongoing counselling
Initial Consultation services.
Your feel something is wrong but you’re not sure what it is. Advice and assistance before progressing further is available.
Book an hour to explore your concerns, discuss your options and seek some advice and additional strategies.
If an assessment is recommended, this initial consultation will be included in the assessment fee and will not be an additional charge.
Counselling sessions.
A longer term option for young people seeking counselling and support.
Currently you can claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions with a referral from your GP.
Full Psychological & Educational Assessment
Complete professional analysis and written report
A full assessment usually includes a cognitive assessment, comprehensive educational assessment and phonological screen. Time and cost will vary depending on the purpose and complexity of the assessment. Total cost will include: an initial consultation (face to face or via phone), two, 2-hour assessment sessions, a full written report; and verbal feedback regarding the results.
School visits to ensure information is received and understood by all parties pertinent to the young person can be negotiated. Cost for this additional service is dependent upon travel time and complexity.
While assessments are usually conducted in the relaxed atmosphere offered at Psychology House, school visits can be arranged.
Functional Assessment of Literacy & Numeracy
Academic comparisons and written report
The school is saying your child is fine but their marks do not seem to reflect this. Why?
This option usually involves academic screening in areas such as: reading, reading comprehension, phonological processing, numeracy, written language and oral language. Typically this option is considered when a recent cognitive assessment is already available. Costs are determined by individual assessment needs and include: An initial consultation (face to face or via phone), assessment session(s), a full written report and verbal feedback regarding the results.
Flexibility around school visits is also offered.
Parenting Support & Circle of Security Parenting Workshops
Where is my child’s instruction manual?
Do you ever wish that your child came with an instruction manual?
Do you wonder if there are other ways to help teach your child appropriate ways of behaving?
Do you want to learn more about your relationship with your child?
If so, then you might like to find out more about Circle of Security Parenting.
Individual and group bookings are welcome for parents interested in Circle of Security Parenting. Workshops designed for a specific school community are also possible. Prices for these services are based on numbers and duration. A workbook is provided as part of this training.
For more general information about Circle of Security Parenting visit: http://circleofsecurity.net
Or, just interested in shorter, more generalised options for parenting support?
Consultations aimed at providing an initial vehicle for exploration and discussion are also available.