Blossom Care Psychology

Get to know Blossom Care Psychology

From Blossom Care Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Blossom Care Psychology uses an integrative, process-based approach grounded in contextual behavioural science, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems therapy. Sessions are tailored to each child's developmental level, focusing on helping young people develop flexibility, resilience and awareness of what matters to them. For children and adolescents, therapy incorporates evidence-based strategies including DNA-v, CBT, family systems work, and play therapy adapted to their age and needs. The provider operates from a neurodiversity-affirming philosophy, believing in supporting the individual's strengths and adjusting their environment to help them thrive rather than trying to change them.

• Working with families

  Family members are integral to the therapeutic process, with the provider using a systemic approach that collaborates closely with parents and caregivers to understand the child's needs, strengths and the factors influencing their behaviour. For children and adolescents, therapy includes family sessions with therapeutic play and conversations designed to improve communication and interactions within the family system, creating deeper connections among members. The provider communicates with your child's paediatrician and other professionals involved in their care to ensure coordinated support. Parents are actively involved in initial assessments through comprehensive structured interviews and feedback sessions, ensuring they understand the findings and can support their child's progress.

• Meet the team

  Poh is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, and a board-approved supervisor with over 16 years of experience across public and private sectors. She specialises in working with autistic children and families, autism diagnostic assessment, and behaviour support using a systems approach, and brings expertise in developmental and mental health concerns. Poh is fluent in English and Mandarin, and works collaboratively with experienced speech pathologists and paediatricians to ensure comprehensive assessment and support. She is known for her empathic, down-to-earth approach and her commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practice.

• Your first visit

  For autism diagnostic assessment, the initial process unfolds over 6 to 8 weeks and includes a comprehensive structured interview with parents or caregivers lasting approximately 2 hours, followed by an observation session with the child using the MIGDAS tool (also around 2 hours), and an online adaptive behaviour functioning interview completed remotely. Communication with the child's speech pathologist and paediatrician helps compile a detailed report addressing autism diagnostic criteria, culminating in a dedicated 50-minute feedback session where the assessor walks through the findings with parents. The provider may also conduct school or childcare observations if needed, and offers joint assessments with a speech pathologist to complete everything together in one appointment if preferred.