Entelechy Therapy - Melbourne’s Trusted Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology Team

Get to know Entelechy Therapy - Melbourne’s Trusted Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology Team

From Entelechy Therapy - Melbourne’s Trusted Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology Team's website.

• Our approach

  The therapy approach is family and person-centred, placing each child and their family at the centre of the process and working collaboratively to ensure desired outcomes guide planning. Sessions recognise and build on each person's strengths while providing evidence-based interventions tailored to individual and family needs. The practice emphasises a context-focused model that involves family or significant supporters from initial meetings through assessment and treatment, with a focus on setting achievable goals, building skills, and enhancing functional abilities. Therapy aims to support full participation in family and community life while addressing mental health and distress as obstacles to wellbeing.

• Working with families

  Family and significant supporters are involved from initial meetings through the assessment process and into treatment, as the practice follows a context-focused approach. The clinicians work collaboratively with you and your family to ensure your desired outcomes and priorities guide the planning and implementation of interventions. The practice shares goals, intervention strategies, and monitors progress together with families and other professionals in the intervention team. Regular communication and partnership with families are central to how the service operates.

• Meet the team

  The team includes Dr Sophie Banfield (Clinical Psychologist), Dr Christine Brown (Psychologist), and Anthony Angiolino (Psychologist and Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner), all providing psychology and therapy services. Speech pathologists Jessica Andrewartha and Izabell Neskovski offer speech and language support. The practice also has Mia Carbone as Practice Manager and Allied Health Assistant, Amber Barry as Allied Health Assistant, and Melinda Dowell in administration. All clinicians are highly qualified and experienced, providing interventions based on best practice and supported by evidence.

• Your first visit

  During your first appointment, the clinician will take time to understand your therapy goals, background, and the child's needs to determine what might be helpful. They will discuss your concerns in a confidential setting and may suggest appropriate assessments or intervention methods tailored to your specific situation. The appointment involves gathering information about your child and family to ensure the service can best support you, with alternative referral options provided if they cannot assist. This initial session sets the foundation for collaborative work between you, your family, and the clinician.