Our aim is to provide evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment for mental health, developmental challenges are standing in the way each person reaching their full potential. To get started you may want to explore our section on treatment options or contact our office for further information.

We address the issues that can stop people reaching their full potential. Whether your or your child has behavioural, learning, emotional, social or developmental difficulties, our goal is to work together to overcome these to the fullest extent possible. 

In most cases the first step is to conduct an evidence-based assessment so we can accurately identify the type and severity of any difficulties present, we then use this information to create yours or your child's individualised treatment plan.

Cognitive Assessment (6+)

Also known as a psychometric or IQ assessment, this is a specialised assessment of intellectual strengths & weaknesses, including core verbal and nonverbal problem solving as well as working memory and speed of processing information. It is used to establish academic potential and assist in diagnosis of specific learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities or areas of giftedness.  

Specific Learning Disorder Assessment  (5-16 years): 

• Reading Disorder (Dyslexia) or 

• Mathematics Disorder (Numerical Reasoning ) or 

• Disorders of Writing /Written Expression.

ADHD Assessment (6 years +)

Assessment of brain-based attention, concentration, memory, and impulse-control skills. This assessment requires observational ratings from parents and teachers, or by oneself (14 years +). The assessment is particularly helpful in identifying for a person and children who are likely to need/respond to medication support and to give accurate feedback about medication effect (dosage).

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic Assessment (5 years +)

A specialised assessment of the presence of traits consistent with the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Typically an assessment includes:  

• Adaptive Behaviour Assessment 

• Clinical Behaviour Assessment 

• Autism Observation Diagnostic Assessment (ADOS) 

• Autism Diagnostic Interview with parents/carers (ADI-R) 

• Preschool / School Observation & Teacher Interview 

Specific Assessments and Report Writing for Administrative/Medico-legal processes: 

Please discuss with our intake officer when you call if your need is to obtain assessment report for process below or alike.

• Centrelink, 

• Department of Home Affairs (Migration department), 

• NDIS access application,

• Court / Medico-legal purposes, 

• International Students / Students for University Special Consideration purpose,     

• Educational Impact Assessment for University Entry Admission  

Please note that these assessments are NOT part of regular therapy, and in specific cases, not suitable for a treating clinician to write. It is essential to tell intake officer in your booking. They CANNOT be provided at the end of a regular therapeutic focused initial assessment or treatment session.  These assessments MUST be discussed with intake officer in booking, as the time needed for conducting the assessment and reporting can be very lengthy, and time-consuming. Acceptance or decline of referral will be determined at the time of booking enquires.

We offers a wide range of individual, parent, couple, family and group treatment programs designed to address areas of difficulty that have been identified in the assessment process.  

We have staff who focus on different treatment areas including:

• Autism Spectrum 

• Anxiety / Depression 

• ADHD 

• Parent Management Skills

• PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depression (including under Victim of Crime Scheme, NSW Work Cover, CTP Scheme)

• Insomnia 

• Grief and Loss 

• Social Skills Development 

• Emotional Regulation Skills   

• Frustration tolerance and Anger Management Skills 

• Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction