Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinic

We are currently accepting referrals for both individual and group therapy sessions for Semesters 1 and 2, 2026. Please see referral form details at the bottom of this page.

Unfortunately, we are not accepting referrals for cognitive assessments until further notice.

Please note that there will be no clinicians available to screen clients until February 2026 so, if services are required prior to this, please reach out to your GP.  In cases of urgent mental health need, please contact Lifeline (Ph: 13 11 14 or Txt 0477 131 114) and/or attend your nearest emergency department.

Curtin Psychology Clinic is not a registered provider for Medicare, NDIS, or private health insurers. 

The Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinic offers specialist assessment and therapy for children, adolescents and their families in a one-to-one client‑focused environment.

The service is provided by clinical and professional psychology trainees undertaking supervised advanced post-graduate training and practice in Clinical Psychology. Your treatment is supported by supervision from highly experienced, registered Clinical Psychologists in the area of child and adolescent services.

Range of Services

The Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinic is proficient in a range of child, adolescent and associated family problems. These include:

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
  • OCD
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Body-focused repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting)
• Tourette’s and Tic Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Health Anxiety/Illness Anxiety
  • Panic Disorder
  • Chronic Worry/Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Specific Phobias, including emetophobia (fear of vomiting)
• Depression
• Stress

Aussie Optimism group programs

Each year, we run a range of Aussie Optimism child and concurrent parent groups. Each group runs for 10 weeks, with participants needing to attend a prior intake assessment at our Clinic. The following groups are available, pending sufficient referrals:

• Feeling and Friends Group (5-8 year olds)
  This 10-week group focuses on identifying feelings and forming good relationships. The program assists children to manage strong feelings, cope with challenging situations, and be friendly with others.
• Positive Thinking Skills Group (8-10 year olds)
  This 10-week group focuses on emotional competence, and cognitive skills. The program assists children to identify their feelings and thoughts, to learn strategies to cope with fears, and teaches them how to relax and think rationally about situations.
• Social Life Skills Group (10-12 year olds)
  This 10 week group program teaches children how to regulate their feelings, communicate effectively and solve interpersonal problems. Activities develop the child’s confidence to use skills in a variety of contexts, including resisting peer pressure.