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StarKids Therapy

475 Blackburn Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149

  • Clinic

About StarKids Therapy

StarKids Therapy helps kids with behavioural issues through play therapy and integrative methods. They respect the individuality of each child, adapting to their unique personality, developmental stage, and emotional landscape by blending play therapy, art therapy, and humanistic approaches to tailor sessions to a child's specific needs.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

StarKids Therapy lists

Play Therapy
Provides a natural and joyful avenue for self-expression and exploration, allowing children to navigate their internal worlds and reveal deeper emotions and stories through play.
Filial Therapy
Involves parents or caregivers in sessions to help them connect with their children and enhance communication, empowering parents to support their child's emotional and behavioural needs effectively.
Art Therapy
Offers children a creative outlet to express complex feelings and thoughts, allowing silent conversations of the heart to find voice on canvas or paper.

Get to know StarKids Therapy

From StarKids Therapy's website.

  • Our approach

    The approach blends play therapy, art therapy, and humanistic methods to respect each child's unique personality, developmental stage, and emotional needs. Sessions provide a natural avenue for self-expression where children navigate their internal worlds through play, creativity, and symbolic language. The therapist creates a safe, nurturing space where children feel comfortable expressing themselves, carefully observing their play behaviour and interactions to understand their emotions and experiences. Through a range of toys, materials, and activities, children are encouraged to explore their thoughts and feelings creatively, while the therapist offers reflections and insights in a non-intrusive manner to help children gain clarity about their inner world.

  • Working with families

    The therapist communicates regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on the child's progress, share insights, and offer support and parenting strategies that enhance the therapeutic process. Collaboration is described as essential for promoting consistency and continuity of care beyond sessions. Parent feedback confirms the therapist maintains organised, thorough communication and is accessible for parent observations and reflections about their child's development.

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Frequently asked questions

Is StarKids Therapy a registered NDIS provider?

StarKids Therapy 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 StarKids Therapy provide?

StarKids Therapy provides Psychology and Behavioural Support.

Which areas does StarKids Therapy cover?

StarKids Therapy is based in Mount Waverley, VIC.

How do I connect with StarKids Therapy?

You can email them and visit their 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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