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Child Focus Psychology

Shop 4/145 Montacute Rd, Newton SA 5074

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About Child Focus Psychology

Child Focus Psychology is passionate about helping children with toileting. Psychology services are provided by clinical psychologist, Leah Angeli. Leah helps children with toileting difficulties up to 7 years of age. Child Focus Psychology provides a caring and supportive environment and is located in Newton.

What's offered

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Child Focus Psychology lists

Primary Enuresis (Diurnal)
Support for children aged 5+ years who have difficulties with daytime wetting on the toilet and have never mastered this skill.
Primary Encopresis (Diurnal)
Support for children aged 4+ years who have difficulties with daytime soiling on the toilet and have never mastered this skill.
General Toilet Training Difficulties
Support for children with difficulties learning to wee and/or poo on the toilet, including those who don't fully meet criteria for enuresis and encopresis.
Secondary Enuresis and Encopresis (Diurnal)
Support for children who have previously mastered toileting but have returned to wetting and soiling, considered on a case-by-case basis.
Childcare/Kindergarten/School Support
Consultation and support with child care centres, kindergartens and schools to help support a child's toilet training outside of the home.

Get to know Child Focus Psychology

From Child Focus Psychology's website.

  • Our approach

    Evidence-based psychological treatment tailored to each child's needs, drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and behaviour modification practices. Treatment is supported by attachment theory, positive parenting practices, and a strong understanding of child development. Sessions take a family-centred approach, recognising that parents and carers play an important role in supporting children with toileting difficulties. The provider works with children in a warm and caring manner, adapting strategies to suit each individual's circumstances.

  • Meet the team

    The psychology services are provided by Leah Angeli, a registered Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Flinders University and a Masters of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of Adelaide. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Throughout her career, Leah has worked with children across a wide range of needs and in various settings including schools, organisations, and private practice. She has also worked in multi-disciplinary teams with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and paediatricians.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Child Focus Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Child Focus Psychology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Child Focus Psychology provide?

Child Focus Psychology provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does Child Focus Psychology cover?

Child Focus Psychology is based in Newton, SA.

How do I connect with Child Focus Psychology?

You can call +61 83372358 and visit their website.

What ages does Child Focus Psychology work with?

The provider helps children up to 7 years of age, with specific services for children from 4 years and above depending on their particular toileting difficulty.Based on Child Focus Psychology's website

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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