Child Psychology & Assessments

Get to know Child Psychology & Assessments

From Child Psychology & Assessments's website.

• Our approach

  The service works in ways that feel natural for children, supporting them in familiar spaces like home or school where they feel at ease and stay engaged. Sessions are tailored to each child's everyday environment, with strategies taught and applied directly within daily routines. This approach reduces disruptions to school and family life while promoting comfort, openness, and steady progress. A client-centred philosophy guides the work, with psychologists using therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs and prioritising a non-judgmental, supportive environment. The focus is on understanding how each child learns, feels, and responds, providing practical strategies that fit naturally into daily routines.

• Working with families

  Each assessment includes an initial parent session and a parent feedback session, ensuring parents are informed throughout the process. Reports include correspondence with teachers and detailed written recommendations for supporting your child at home and school. The team works closely with families to understand each child's unique needs and provides collaborative guidance for parents, carers, and teachers on practical strategies that support progress in daily life. Follow-up support is available to help parents apply recommendations and continue supporting their child's development, with guidance tailored to home routines and school collaboration.

• Meet the team

  The team is led by registered psychologists with extensive experience in child development and assessment. Holly Williams is the Director and Principal Psychologist (BaPsySci Hons, MProfPsych, MAPS), specialising in child and adolescent psychology with experience in private practice and schools, and particular expertise in neurodivergent children and ADHD and Autism assessments. Ellie Cook is also a Director and Principal Psychologist (BaPsySci Hons, MProfPsych, MAPS) with specialised interest in assessing children's neurodevelopmental profiles, bringing experience across private practice, hospital research, community health, and forensic psychology. Dr Belinda Minett is a clinical psychologist (provisional endorsement, GDipPsych, MProfPsych, MClinPsych Candidate) with 20 years in mental health and disability, specialising in child and adolescent psychology including anxiety, depression, trauma, autism and ADHD. Amanda Douglas is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor (BAppSc Psych, GDipPsych, MProfPsych, Mappi) with extensive assessment experience and NDIS expertise. Amali Jones serves as Administrative Assistant, currently studying to become a clinical psychologist with NDIS support experience.

• Your first visit

  The initial consultation phase begins by understanding your concerns and gathering background information to identify the best approach for your child. This is followed by a structured, child-focused assessment session tailored to your child in a calm, supportive setting, where the psychologist observes how your child learns, communicates, and responds through structured activities. After assessment, you receive a detailed report outlining your child's strengths and areas of concern, along with practical recommendations and guidance to support your child at home and in school. The full process typically takes place over 2 to 3 sessions across a few weeks, allowing the psychologists to understand your child thoroughly and provide well-informed recommendations. Follow-up support is available to help you apply the recommendations and support your child's ongoing development.