Think Psychologists Geelong

Get to know Think Psychologists Geelong

From Think Psychologists Geelong's website.

• Our approach

  Child psychologists work collaboratively with children, teens and their parents to bring about change, providing knowledge and tools to help your child feel confident, build resilience and thrive. Sessions are tailored to each child's age and emotional capacity, with practitioners qualified and supported by senior staff who regularly reflect on their practice. The team uses evidence-based therapy approaches and takes a neuroaffirming stance that celebrates and supports children's neurodiversity as part of who they are. Sessions explore emotions and challenges through therapeutic methods matched to what each child needs, whether through talk, play or other therapeutic strategies.

• Working with families

  The practice prioritises collaboration with parents from the start, beginning with a dedicated parent-only intake session where your concerns and your child's history are thoroughly discussed. Therapists work collaboratively with parents and carers throughout treatment, tailoring advice and strategies to support your child both in sessions and at home. The team also collaborates closely with educators and multidisciplinary teams where relevant to support your child's broader wellbeing. Additionally, the practice offers a Parent Support Program with online problem-solving consultations for families seeking guidance on supporting their child through big feelings, tricky behaviours or developmental needs.

• Meet the team

  The team is led by Dr Nicole Carvill, founding psychologist with a PhD and 20 years of experience in child psychology, particularly in cognitive and executive functioning assessment. Other qualified practitioners include Nicolette Dimitrovski (clinical psychologist with Masters degree and expertise in developmental psychology and autism assessment), Ally Arentz (trauma-informed social worker with Master of Social Work qualification and training in attachment-based therapy), Dani Skocic (occupational therapist with honours degree and sensory focus), and Bianca Liew (clinical psychologist with Masters qualification and expertise in attachment, mental health and learning assessments). All practitioners are qualified, competent and regularly supported through supervision and mentorship to continually develop as therapists.

• Your first visit

  The initial appointment is a parent-only session where you meet your chosen psychologist to chat openly about your child's challenges and get to know them better. The therapist will ask about your child's developmental history, emotional regulation, social skills, sensory concerns and learning, and can provide age-appropriate advice for preparing your child for their first meeting. Following this session, you'll receive a Welcome Pack with key information about the practice and what to expect. At the next appointment, your child meets the therapist face-to-face in a session focused on building trust and comfort through chatting about their life, interests and relationships, with therapy tailored to their age and needs.