PSYCHOLOGY

At the Centre for Perinatal Health and Parenting we have three psychology specialties.

1 ~ Perinatal Psychology pregnancy and in the first 2 years after your baby is born

• Antenatal / postnatal anxiety or depression

• Pre existing mental health disorders during pregnancy & postnatally

• Changing roles & caring for your emotional health during the transition

• Optimising your attachment relationship with your baby

• Practicing techniques such as Narrative Therapy / CBT / ACT / Mindfulness / Schema Therapy

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2 ~ Child Psychology 3 to 8 year olds

• Childhood trauma, life transitions support, anxiety and depression

• Pervasive developmental disorders - i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD); Conduct Disorder (CD) - assessment, diagnosis and treatment

• Special interest in LGBTQI+ support and therapies

• Utilising techniques such as Play Therapy / Narrative Therapy / CBT / ACT / Mindfulness / Schema Therapy

• Psychology Assessments

  • Vineland assessment for both parents and teachers(Birth to 90 years)

  • Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL) for both parents and teachers (1.5-5, 6-18 years)

  • Cognitive assessment (WISC-V ages 6-16yrs) or (WPPSI ages 2-7years 7 months)

  • Achievement testing if requested (WIAT-III) (4-19 years 11months)

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) (12months- Adult)

  • Vanderbilt Assessment Scales (VAS) (6-12 years, can be younger with new scales)

  • Conners Early Childhood parent and teacher versions(Conners EC) (2-6 years)

  • Conners 3 parent and teacher versions (6-18 years)

  • Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS-2) (3-22 years)

  • Children's Communication Checklist -2 (CCC-2) (4-16 years)

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3 ~ Developmental & Educational Psychology 8 to 16 year olds

• Childhood trauma, life transitions support, anxiety and depression

• Pervasive developmental disorders - i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD); Conduct Disorder (CD)

• Adolescent confidence and social skilling

• Addressing self-harm behaviours, anger management and school refusal

• Practising techniques such as Narrative Therapy / CBT / ACT

• Tuning In To Teens Group Parenting Program

Kenneth and Kate are here to help!