Psychology
Children, adolescents, and adults can benefit from seeing a psychologist or counsellor for the following reasons:
Early Childhood / School Years
Concerns about a child's cognitive, behavioural, or emotional development
Assessment of a developmental delay or specific disabilities (e.g., Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Assistance with feeding, sleeping or behaviour problems
Anxious and disordered attachment
Managing a child's difficult temperament
Assistance with attachment issues, or with ‘goodness of fit’ between parent and child
Parenting issues
Sibling rivalry within the family
Assessment of school readiness
Assistance with treatment planning and early-intervention programs
Physical or sexual abuse
Whole school consultancy or intervention (e.g., social-emotional learning programs and critical incident intervention)
Problems with the transition to school, or from one phase of education to another
Separation anxiety or school avoidance
Behaviour problems and disorders (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Poor peer-relationships
Specialist behaviour management planning
Low self esteem
Well-being issues
Mental health problems (e.g., mood disorders)
Assessment of giftedness
Family relationship issues
Assistance with treatment planning and specialist support
Adolescence
Conflict between the adolescent and parents
Friendship issues
Peer pressure
Behaviour problems
Disability issues
Poor peer-relationships
Identity issues and the transition to adulthood
Mental health problems
Drug and alcohol problems
Career guidance
Adjustment and transition issues
School to work transition
Whole school community issues
Adult Years
Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and anxiety disorders
Depression
Grief and bereavement
Chronic pain management
Self esteem and confidence
Burnout prevention and recovery
Relationship difficulties
Stress management
Emotional regulation