Child / Adolescent Psychology Service
A specialist Child Psychology service for ages 5-17 years for children and their families dealing with high prevalent challenges such as anxiety, sadness, behavioural management issues, learning difficulties, behavioural concerns, self-esteem and assertiveness issues, autism spectrum disorder and parenting. Our child psychologists work with children, adolescents and their families. Our services include:
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Adjustment & Coping with Family Change
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Anxiety & Depression
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Behavioural Concerns
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Children & Adolescents with Learning Disability
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Confidence & Social Difficulties
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Grief, Loss & Isolation Issues
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Learning Difficulties / School Problems
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Giftedness
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Parenting Skills & Support
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Self-esteem & Assertiveness Issues
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Social skills training
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School transition
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Behavioural and Emotional-Regulation Concerns
Available clinicians to book:
Anja Copelj
Clinical Psychologist
B.Sci. (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Age: Pregnancy- 12 years
Melton I Monday (After hours), Friday, Saturday (Fortnightly)
Anja is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with children and their families across various settings, clinical presentations and difficulties.
Amanda Abbruzzese
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
BA, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Age: 5+ years
Melton I Monday, Wednesday
Amanda is a regustered Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience in both primary and secondary education settings, as well as private practice.
Suzanne Magtanong
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
BA, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Maternity Leave***
Age: 4-16 years
Melton I Thursday
Suzanne (she/her) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience working in early intervention, primary and secondary schools and community services
Nikola Sterling
Psychologist
Bsc(Psych), GradDip(Psych)
Age: 13+ years
Telehealth I Thursday
Nikola is a general psychologist who has completed her master's degree in counselling psychology. Nikola comes from a background of working with young people in various community and educational services in Australia and the UK.
Zera Walpole
Mental Health Social Worker
AMHSW
Age: 15+ years
Telehealth I Monday- Friday (After hours available)
Zera has significant experience supporting some of our most vulnerable community members, from children and youth in foster-care, incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities and war veterans.