DS Psychology Group psychologists implement a comprehensive, caring and collaborative approach to understanding you and your child’s concerns, making a contextual assessment of how issues developed and providing practical strategies to help.
We employ a multi-systemic approach consulting with parents/caregivers and teachers, in order to fully understand the situation from all angles and ultimately work together with families to achieve the best possible outcome, including implementing strategies and skills, positive action and helpful feedback.
Our psychologists have the knowledge and techniques required to relate to children and teenagers on their level, to engage with them in a positive way and implement strategies tailored to their development stage. In this way we cultivate a nurturing and accepting environment designed to increase the effectiveness of therapy. We believe in involving parents and caregivers in the therapy process to increase the efficiency of therapy (as appropriate), whether it be to assist in the implementation of strategies or to provide basic feedback about the therapy progress.
DS Psychology Group psychologists have experience in a range of clinical areas relevant to children’s needs and development and are committed to ensuring the best practices are individually tailored to each individual and their family.
IQ, learning, developmental and behavioural assessments are available if you have specific concerns relating to your child’s academic learning or behaviour.
Working with Children
- Anxiety and worry
- Specific fears, separation anxiety
- Autism, aspergers, learning issues
- Social skills
- Sadness and depression
- Eating problems
- Trauma
- Low self-esteem
- Parenting support
- Behaviour management
- Divorce/ separation
- Transitional issues (eg to high school)
Working with Young Adults
- Anxiety, OCD, social anxiety
- Friendship issues
- Academic stress
- Depression
- Transitional issues (eg to high school, change of schools, moving house/state)
- Substance use
- Self-harm, at-risk behaviours
- Eating disorders
- Trauma
- Family problems
- Anger
- Low self-esteem
- Borderline personality traits
DS Psychology Group psychologists working with children and teenagers
Educational & Developmental Registrar
BA, GDip(Psych), MA(Psych), MPsych(Ed&Dev)
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES – Children, Teenagers and Youth, Cognitive Assessments
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(PhD; GDip Psych; BHMS; Dip Ed; MAPS; MBPS)
Dr John Ryan is an expert in cognitive and educational assessments. The assessments are primarily used to identify dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs). The assessments are also used to identify the educational needs of children or to provide workplace adjustments for adults.
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BSc (Hons), DPsych (Clin Neuropsych)
Clinical Neuropsychologist providing neuropsychological assessments, counselling and reports for children, adolescents and adults
B. App. Sc; Grad Dip Psych. Post Grad Psych. M. Prof Psych
SPECIALTIES – gaming and internet addiction, sleep problems, health conditions, trauma and relationships
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BPsychSc, BPsychSc (Hons), MProfPsych, MProfPsychPrac
SPECIALTIES – Social Anxiety, Bullying, Adolescence, Self Esteem, OCD, Identity concerns
CLIENT GROUPS – Adolescence (13+), Young Adults and Adults
MProf Psych, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Psych Studies, MFamily Therapy, BSW.
MAPS (Assoc)
SPECIALTIES – families, trauma, addiction, couples and children
Masters in Psychology (Clinical), BPsychSci, BPsychSci Honours
SPECIALTIES – Mood Difficulties, Anger Management, sleep problems, life transitions and substance use disorders
BSc (Psych), PGDipPsych, MPsych (Clin), PhD Candidate, MAPS.
SPECIALITIES- Pain management, Anger, Bipolar, Health Anxiety, Psychotic disorders and Trauma
D.Psych (Clinical), B.Psych (Hons)
Registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working within public and community health settings, schools and educational settings.
SPECIALITIES – Neurodevelopmental disorders, Emotion regulation, assertiveness training, parent-child relationships.
CLIENT GROUPS – Children (3+), Adolescents and Adults.
BA(Psych/Psychophys), PGDip(Psych), MPsych(Clin)
SPECIALTIES – OCD, children and adolescents, eating disorders, substance use, trauma, stress and personality issues
Senior Psychologist (MAPS) (MIACNCert)
Registered Supervisor of Psychologists
BAppSc(Psych)/BTeach(Sec), GradDip(Psych)
SPECIALTIES – Trauma, PTSD, Adjustment conditions, Infertility and Loss in Pregnancy, Relationships, Social Anxiety, PND and Depression.
CLIENT GROUPS – Children (6+), Adolescents, Adults and Couples.
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Senior Psychologist (MAPS) (MIACNCert)
Registered Supervisor of Psychologists
BSocSc(Family Studies)
SPECIALTIES – Post Natal Depression, Miscarriage, Still birth, Relationships, Trauma, Adjustment, Anxiety and Depression.
CLIENT GROUPS – Children, Adolescents, Adults and Couples.
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