Primary Care Children's Practice

Get to know Primary Care Children's Practice

From Primary Care Children's Practice's website.

• Our approach

  The team believes every child is unique and tailors treatment plans to each child's individual goals and needs. Sessions combine up-to-date research with evidence-based, proven techniques to address emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. The practitioners create a supportive environment where children and parents can share thoughts and feelings openly, taking time to understand each child's needs and develop goals together. A systemic, practical approach guides the work, with psychologists using modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and play therapy with younger clients. The practice is committed to providing evidence-based care and helping children reach their full potential while supporting family cohesion.

• Working with families

  The practice strives to create a supportive environment where parents can share thoughts and feelings openly, and takes time to understand each child's unique needs and develop goals together with the family. A systemic approach to treatment involves working closely with families to promote healing, resilience and positive development. The team is committed to supporting young people and their families to achieve therapeutic goals and overcome challenges, and understanding how they can support families as a whole unit.

• Meet the team

  The practice is led by Rhonda Ltaif, the Principal Clinical Psychologist and founder, who has worked with children and families since 2007 in both private practice and government agencies specialising in complex mental health issues, and holds an Adjunct Fellow position at Western Sydney University. Sandra Deeb is a Registered Psychologist with expertise in comprehensive diagnostic assessments and therapeutic interventions, specialising in neurodevelopmental and learning disorders including ADHD, intellectual disabilities and specific learning disorders, and uses CBT, ACT, and play therapy. Maya Al Maraee is a Registered Psychologist experienced in both private practice and school settings, specialising in diagnostic assessments and therapeutic interventions with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Giftedness, Specific Learning Disorders and anxiety, and uses evidence-based assessment tools including ADOS-2 and WISC-V. All team members are committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.