Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist

Get to know Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist

From Haven Psychology Shellharbour- Child and family psychologist's website.

• Our approach

  Sessions are play-based and use the latest technologies alongside evidence-based interventions to keep children engaged and supported. The team takes a neuroaffirming approach that respects and celebrates neurodiversity, tailoring care to each child's unique strengths, needs and goals. Every interaction is underpinned by trauma-informed care, ensuring children feel safe, respected and empowered to express themselves. Therapists draw on several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Systems Therapies, and trauma-focused interventions tailored to your child's particular needs. Parents and caregivers are actively involved throughout, so strategies introduced in sessions can be reinforced at home and create a consistent, supportive environment for growth.

• Working with families

  Parents and caregivers are integral to the therapeutic process and are actively involved throughout treatment. The clinic works collaboratively with families so that strategies and tools introduced in sessions can be reinforced at home, creating a consistent and supportive environment for growth. Several psychologists are specifically trained in evidence-based parent support programs (such as Circle of Security and the Gottman Institute's Bringing Baby Home program) and work from a parent-as-co-therapist model, aiming to empower families and strengthen supports where possible. This collaborative approach ensures that therapy extends beyond the clinic and into the family's everyday life.

• Meet the team

  Haven Psychology Shellharbour has a team of seven registered psychologists with diverse qualifications and expertise. Meg Hass is the principal psychologist and director, a registered psychologist with interests in child psychology, perinatal mental health and neurodiversity support. Jennifer Shore has a Master's in School Psychology and 10 years of childcare experience, specialising in early intervention and supporting neurodiverse children. Joanne Price and Michelle Lloyd are registered psychologists offering play-based and family-systems approaches. Laura Down brings extensive experience in trauma-focused care and family support. Amber Burden-Hill is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in neurodivergent children and comprehensive assessments. Alyson Catto, a board-approved supervisor with 30+ years' experience, specialises in multiple therapeutic modalities and assessments for learning disorders and neurodiversity.