Therapy House

Get to know Therapy House

From Therapy House's website.

• Our approach

  Therapy House uses various evidence-based therapy models tailored to each child's needs, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, and play-based approaches for younger children. Sessions are designed to help children make sense of their experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Therapists take a flexible and responsive approach, learning from clients and adapting their methods to meet evolving needs. The clinic emphasises trauma-informed principles and a deep respect for each child's lived experience and strengths.

• Meet the team

  The team includes Dr Amelia Shay (Director), Dr Kaya Beinke (Clinical Psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer), Letitia McVey (Psychologist and Chief Operating Officer), Sahar Fattahi, Rani Banks, Jazmin Squire (all Psychologists), Laura Storey (Counsellor), and Genevieve Hussey (Provisional Psychologist). Collectively, the team has more than 50 peer-reviewed academic publications and brings more than 15 years of research experience with children. Team members are trained in multiple evidence-based therapy approaches and hold various qualifications including Masters and clinical registration.

• Your first visit

  An initial appointment with a psychologist costs $320 and lasts 50 minutes. For assessments such as ADHD, ASD, or cognitive testing, the process includes 3–4 sessions of testing with the child, one parent interview session, one report feedback session, and 4–6 hours of scoring and report preparation, with total assessment packages ranging from $1200–$3000. Parents can contact the clinic by phone on 07 3300 2170 to book an appointment online or discuss their child's needs. Medicare rebates are available with a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan.