Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic

Get to know Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic

From Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic's website.

• Our approach

  At BNC, therapy is guided by an evidence-based, multimodal approach aligned with the Australian AADPA Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD. Treatment combines the most effective approaches for each individual, beginning with comprehensive assessment using gold-standard validated tools and structured clinical interviews. Sessions include evidence-based psychological interventions such as CBT and ACT, alongside parent training, and are supported by nutritional guidance from the clinic's clinical nutritionist. The clinic works collaboratively with schools and workplaces, and coordinates with prescribing clinicians when medication is appropriate. This whole-person care model ensures each child receives tailored support across multiple areas of need.

• Working with families

  Parents are actively involved in BNC's treatment approach, with evidence-based parent training offered as part of the multimodal model of care. The clinic works collaboratively with teachers and other professionals involved in the child's life, providing school liaison and coordination of care. Communication about progress and recommendations is supported through structured assessment findings and coordination with other health professionals. This collaborative approach ensures parents and carers are informed partners in their child's treatment journey and understand the strategies being used both at the clinic and in wider settings.

• Meet the team

  BNC's clinical team comprises AHPRA-registered psychologists who maintain current professional development and adhere to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics. The team includes Dr Jacques Duff, the founder and a neuroscientist with a PhD and ADHD coaching expertise, and Bernard Ferriere, a clinical psychologist with qualifications in applied psychology and clinical hypnosis. A clinical nutritionist works alongside the psychologists, reflecting the clinic's commitment to whole-person care. All practitioners hold general or clinical psychology registration and bring combined expertise in ADHD, ASD, and related neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

• Your first visit

  The first appointment begins with thorough, gold-standard assessment using validated tools and structured clinical interviews, which forms the foundation for all treatment planning. This comprehensive initial assessment allows the psychologists to gain a detailed understanding of the child's needs, strengths, and challenges. Following this assessment, the clinic develops an individualised treatment plan that may include behavioural therapy, nutritional support, and coordination with other health professionals as needed. The assessment process ensures that any recommendations or interventions are tailored specifically to the child's circumstances.