Experienced And Caring Child And Adolescent Psychology In Newcastle, NSW
We offer evidence-based treatments in both face-to-face and online therapy sessions in a warm and welcoming environment.
Helping Your Child or Adolescent to Reach the Full Potential of Their Brain
As psychologists with clinical experience and a special interest in child and adolescent psychology, we take a caring and compassionate approach to every situation and tailor our approach accordingly. In providing services such as play-based therapy, sensory-based interventions, neurofeedback, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), we promote child and family mental health and wellbeing within the Newcastle community and beyond.
We apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, childhood trauma, developmental delays, difficulties with emotion regulation, attention, memory and learning and other challenges that impact your child’s resilience and capacity to reach their full potential. As child and adolescent psychologists, we pride ourselves on our ability to connect with young people and help them create meaningful change that will help them now and into the future.
“All behaviour is the brain attempting to have a specific need met. Identifying and embracing these needs is the key to unlocking an individual’s true potential.”
- The Nest Health Hub
Our Personalised Approach To Child And Adolescent Psychology
Our psychologists utilise a holistic assessment process that is unique to the Nest Health Hub. Your psychologist will work with you to identify pathways in the brain responsible for difficulties such as sleep disturbance, sensory sensitivities, reactive and impulsive behaviours, anxiety, oppositional behaviours, social difficulties and attention problems.
We use both clinical psychology and neuroscience to help us create the most meaningful therapy for each individual. Your psychologist will then develop an evidence-based intervention program based on principles of neuroscience that is tailored to your (or your child’s) specific needs. At the Nest Health Hub, your Psychologist will work closely with your child’s Nest Occupational Therapist as part of our holistic and integrated treatment model.
Our Services
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Play-Based Therapy
Play-based therapy allows children to express their emotions, communicate, and learn new skills through play. It is a therapeutic and evidence-based therapy that promotes neural integration and supports nervous system regulation. Play-based therapy can benefit your child by promoting problem-solving, building resilience, and enhancing communication. Our approach to play-based therapy focuses on listening to the child and their unique needs.
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Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback (also known as EEG feedback) is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on conditions that appear to be associated with irregular brain activity. The non-invasive therapy involves the placement of surface electrodes on the scalp that offer insight into brain activity. Neurofeedback aids a child to ‘train’ their brain activity.
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Parenting Support
Child and adolescent therapy is often most effective when the child’s parents or caregivers are supported and involved. At Nest Health Hub, we provide parenting support to help your family unit create the best environment for your child.
How We Can Support Your Child Or Teen
Areas that our psychologists focus on to support children, teens and adults may include:
Childhood Trauma
Anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
ADHD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sleep difficulties
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Relationship difficulties
Parenting support and parenting difficulties
Borderline Personality Disorder
Developmental Trauma
Adjustment disorders
Anger management
Create Meaningful Change With Child Psychology Support In Newcastle, NSW
With the Nest Health Hub, you can feel safe and secure knowing that you (and your child) are getting the support you need and deserve. The Nest Health Hub provides psychological support to children and adolescents, and we get to know you as an individual to discover the best therapy to support you. We provide services through Medicare, NDIS (Self or Plan Managed), Private and Third Party funding.
Areas We Serve
Newcastle