Hornsby Kuringai Psychology (Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology)

Get to know Hornsby Kuringai Psychology (Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology)

From Hornsby Kuringai Psychology (Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology)'s website.

• Our approach

  At Hornsby Kuringai Psychology, therapy is built on the philosophy that children are often doing the best they can, with a focus on understanding their individual needs and strengths. The approach emphasizes the critical role of parent coaching in helping to repair, build and strengthen connections between parents and their children, regardless of the challenges being faced. Sessions are tailored to your child's specific needs, which are determined during an initial consultation process. The service combines evidence-based clinical psychology with specialized programs like Cogmed Working Memory Training, backed by research. Parent coaching support runs parallel to your child's therapy to ensure you have practical tools and strategies to support their development at home.

• Working with families

  Parent coaching support is an integral part of the service, designed to assist parents with the challenges they face and to equip them with practical tools and strategies. The approach recognizes the critical role of parents in empowering their child's development and strengthening family connections. Parents are involved from the initial consultation, where their needs and goals are explored to determine the best pathway forward. The service also offers self-paced online courses to help parents understand their child's needs and develop skills to support them at home. This collaborative approach ensures parents are active partners in their child's progress.

• Meet the team

  The clinical team is led by Jackie Schell, a Clinical Child Psychologist with extensive experience across public, private, and educational settings. Jackie specializes in assessment and therapy for children and adolescents, with particular expertise in school readiness, attention and concentration challenges, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, social difficulties including autism, and assessment of gifted children. She brings a neurological and biological focus to her practice, incorporating evidence-based programs like Cogmed Working Memory Training. The service is dedicated to providing individualized care tailored to each child's needs.

• Your first visit

  The first appointment begins with an initial interview consultation, which is conducted with the parent(s) only at the outset for all children. This consultation is designed to understand your needs and determine the best assessment and/or therapy pathway for your child. The psychologist will gather information about your child's developmental history, current challenges, and your goals for therapy or assessment. This thorough initial process ensures that the recommended plan aligns with your family's specific circumstances and concerns. Following this parent consultation, further steps are tailored to your child's individual needs.