Testimonials
We found the approach [child-friendly cognitive-behaviour therapy] helpful, and a great reference point to do work from. It helped having concrete things to do and strategies to use for other professionals [working with the child] and family members.
Our services
We provide a range of services including:
- Psychological counselling and treatments for children and adolescents aged 4 to 18
- Play-based and child-friendly therapies
- Family interventions (e.g. mediation)
- Tailored assessment packages for your needs
- Group programs for children and adolescents
- Behaviour management consultation and parenting education
- Mental health consultations to organisations
- Talks to schools, community groups and agencies
- Reports for the Family and Children's court
Our hours of operation
By appointment only. Our standard hours are:
- Monday to Friday
8:30AM - 5:30PM - Saturday
9:00AM - 11:00AM - After hours appointments are also available.
childpsych's unique evaluation packages
NeuroEducational Evaluation TM
What is a NeuroEducational Evaluation?
A NeuroEducational Evaluation is an assessment approach which uses a range of neuropsychological tests to investigate what neurological skills (or areas of the brain) are affecting the child or adolescent's learning.
It is more than just administering an intelligence test and some other basic cognitive tests as this approach tends to only measure about 10% of neurological skills. Instead a NeuroEducational Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of the link between brain functioning and learning behaviour. We assess all relevant areas of the brain to determine the child's neurological weaknesses and strengths.
When an assessment investigates all the neurological skills related to learning then educational help becomes tailored to the child's unique neurological learning needs.
Typical referral reasons
- "My child/adolescent has learning difficulties and I want an assessment to assist the school with making decisions about his/her learning"
For more information on the benefits of this product download the NeuroEducational Evaluation brochure 
(PDF, 427 KB)
Emotional & Behavioural Evaluation TM
What is an Emotional & Behavioural Evaluation?
An Emotional & Behavioural Evaluation at childpsych determines whether the child or adolescent's social and emotional behaviour is of concern. This results in a full report of the evaluation. As such it is a formal investigation of whether a social and emotional difficulty is present.
Typical referral reasons
- "I do not require an assessment for learning difficulties but would like an assessment of my child/adolescent's emotional development because:
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- They might have a developmental difficulty such as Aspergers Disorder or an intellectual impairment
- They might have a social and emotional disorder/difficulty such as depression or anxiety
- They may be ascertainable under Education Queensland or Catholic Education guidelines
- It would help in the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or Individual Support Plan (ISP) (if the child is in the care of the Department of Child Safety)
- It would help the Department of Child Safety in it's placement decisions"
For more information on the benefits of this product download the Emotional & Behavioural Evaluation brochure (PDF, 399 KB)