Growing Us Psychology

Get to know Growing Us Psychology

From Growing Us Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Sessions are built on establishing safe, nurturing relationships where children are seen, safe and soothed. For younger children, play-based approaches are used to help explore and make sense of life's difficulties in a way that feels natural and engaging. With adolescents and adults, evidence-based strategies are tailored to individual needs and goals. Parent participation is essential, especially with younger children, and the frequency and nature of their involvement varies depending on the child's developmental needs and what's being addressed in therapy. Throughout therapy, the focus is on building on strengths and working together to set meaningful, achievable goals in a warm, compassionate and inclusive space.

• Working with families

  Parent participation in sessions is essential, particularly with younger children, and is tailored to your child's developmental needs and the presenting concerns being addressed. Rebecca works alongside parents and families to enhance their relationships and connections with one another, understanding that safety, attunement and connection in relationships help trust, playfulness, acceptance and empathy to grow and develop. The practice celebrates diversity and welcomes families of all kinds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe.

• Meet the team

  Rebecca is the Clinical Psychologist and founder of Growing Us Psychology, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults and families. She is a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist and Board Approved Supervisor who previously worked with the Department of Corrective Services, Department of Health and the Telethon Kids Institute. Rebecca is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Synergetic Play Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Family-Based and Systemic Family Therapy approaches.

• Your first visit

  New clients complete an initial contact form to provide information about their needs and situation. Rebecca will then organise a time that suits your family to discuss the referral and any additional information required. This initial conversation helps establish what you're hoping to achieve through therapy and begin building that important sense of safety and connection. If you're eligible for a Medicare rebate, a referral from a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist will be needed, though a referral is not required to access services.