Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinic
Our waitlist for semester 1, 2023, is now open for individual or group therapy sessions. Please see referral form details at the bottom of this page.
Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting referrals for cognitive assessments until further notice.
The Child and Adolescent Psychology Clinic offer 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
- Body focussed repetitive behaviours (hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting)
- Tourette’s and Tic Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Health Anxiety/Illness Anxiety
- 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.
Referrals
Download a referral form to secure your appointment.
Please note: Due to ethical issues, the service is not available to staff, students or the immediate family members of those enrolled in Psychology and Speech Pathology courses at Curtin University.
Fees:
Standard Consultation: $45
Groups: $25
Cognitive assessment: $255
Parking:
Parking is available in areas PF2 and PF3.
See Reception on arrival for temporary parking permit
