Eden Child and Family Therapies is a Psychology Practice focussed on supporting children, adolescents and their families. We provide both assessment and therapy services for young people up to 18 years old. We aim to help them understand their strengths and current issues, and improve their overall mental health. The family is at the centre of our work, and we aim to assist parents to navigate short- and long-term challenges.
Our Psychologists can provide therapy for the following:
At your first appointment, you and your child will meet with the Psychologist who will be responsible for their therapy. The first consultation will focus on assessing the difficulties your child has been experiencing. As the parent, you may be asked a little about your background, family history and any other factors which may be relevant. You may also be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire to help the Psychologist understand your current concerns for your child, when they began and how they may have changed over time. After reviewing this information, your child’s Psychologist will work with you and your child to set up a plan for therapy – including goals to be met and the focus of sessions.
You can book an appointment, even if you do not have a referral from your GP or other service.
If your child has been referred by your GP or Paediatrician, please bring along the referral (Mental Health Care Plan). This will entitle you to a rebate from Medicare of $87.45.
If your child’s therapy is funded by NDIS (self-managed), please bring along your child’s current NDIS Plan.
At your first session, your child’s Psychologist will discuss whether any other information could be helpful, such as previous reports from school, speech therapy or occupational therapy.
During therapy sessions you and your child will learn about the nature of their current challenges, as well as strategies to help manage those issues. In general, the number of therapy sessions needed varies from child to child, just like the problems they are experiencing. This process is a collaborative one. Together you, your child and the Psychologist will review how the therapy is progressing and evaluate the need for ongoing sessions.
In some cases, it may be helpful to move towards a formal diagnosis. This will be done in consultation with your child’s Paediatrician.
