Southern Child & Family Psychology

1276 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham VIC 3192

  • Clinic
  • Online sessions
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About Southern Child & Family Psychology

Southern Child and Family Psychology is a specialist clinical psychology service in Melbourne, established in 2008, providing assessment and therapy for toddlers, preschoolers, primary schoolers, teenagers, and parents/carers. They provide a collaborative, evidence-based approach to working with children and families, with a team including clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and a paediatric clinical neuropsychologist.

What's offered

  • Telehealth sessions

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Southern Child & Family Psychology lists

Assessments
Specialist assessments including autism and ADHD assessments, intellectual and academic assessments, and developmental assessments.
Therapy
Individual therapy for young people with emotional, psychological, social, behavioural, and developmental difficulties.
Group Therapy Programs
Various group therapy programs run throughout the year.
Professional Supervision
Professional supervision services offered.
Telehealth
Telehealth services available.
Consultation
Consultation services provided.

Get to know Southern Child & Family Psychology

From Southern Child & Family Psychology's website.

  • Our approach

    Southern Child & Family Psychology uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach to support children and families. Sessions focus on addressing a wide range of emotional, psychological, social, behavioural, and developmental difficulties that children and young people experience. The practice draws on established clinical expertise, with the team including clinical psychologists, psychology registrars, and provisional psychologists who work together to tailor treatment to each child's needs. This integrative model ensures that care is informed by current research while remaining responsive to individual circumstances.

  • Meet the team

    The team at Southern Child & Family Psychology comprises clinical psychologists, clinical psychology registrars, and provisional psychologists who provide therapy and assessment. There is also a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist available as part of the service. The practice has been operating for over 18 years, bringing substantial experience in supporting children and families across a range of needs. Team members are qualified mental health professionals working collaboratively to provide specialist care.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Child & Family Psychology a registered NDIS provider?

Southern Child & Family Psychology is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Southern Child & Family Psychology provide?

Southern Child & Family Psychology provides Psychology, Behavioural Support, Autism Assessment and ADHD Assessment.

Which areas does Southern Child & Family Psychology cover?

Southern Child & Family Psychology is based in Cheltenham, VIC and also offers online / telehealth sessions. Ask Southern Child & Family Psychology which areas they cover online.

How do I connect with Southern Child & Family Psychology?

You can call +61 3 9069 3199, email them and visit their website.

What ages does Southern Child & Family Psychology work with?

The service works with toddlers, preschoolers, primary schoolers, teenagers, and parents/carers.Based on Southern Child & Family Psychology's website

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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