Youth Empowerment Psychology

Get to know Youth Empowerment Psychology

From Youth Empowerment Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  At Youth Empowerment Psychology, therapy is grounded in a trauma-informed, strength-based approach that uses evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and play-based approaches tailored to each young person's needs. Sessions provide a warm and inclusive environment where children, teens, and young adults can safely explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours without judgment. The team recognises the unique strengths and struggles at every developmental stage and works collaboratively with families, schools, and GPs to ensure holistic, wraparound care. Every therapy journey begins with a thorough assessment to understand the young person's needs, followed by creating a personalised plan. The approach is culturally sensitive and designed to empower young people to develop practical, person-centred strategies that help them thrive.

• Working with families

  Parents and carers are actively involved in their child's therapy journey. The team guides parents on how to support their emotional growth, implement strategies at home, and collaborate with therapists to ensure consistent progress. Family and parent counselling sessions are available to help strengthen communication, nurture emotional connections, and reinforce therapy progress. The psychologist works closely with families, schools, and GPs as part of a collaborative, wraparound care approach. For teens, parents are kept informed while adolescents are encouraged to actively participate in building their own self-awareness and resilience, extending coping strategies into everyday life.

• Meet the team

  The team is led by Niro, a Registered Psychologist with qualifications including BSocSc(Psych)(Hons), GradDipPsych, and membership in the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Niro brings extensive experience working with children, teens, and young adults, with a background in both corporate work and teaching that informs a compassionate, down-to-earth approach. As a mother of three, Niro combines professional expertise with personal experience supporting families. Niro is passionate about understanding the impact of social media on young people's mental health and has published research on cyberbullying and online behaviours. The team provides both individual and group therapy led by experienced psychologists, offering specialised support across anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioural challenges.

• Your first visit

  At the first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted to understand the young person's needs and strengths. This initial meeting sets the foundation for creating a tailored therapy plan specific to the individual's circumstances. The psychologist gathers information about the child's emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs during this assessment phase. Following this assessment, an evidence-based treatment plan is developed using interventions suited to the young person's situation. The clinic also offers a free 15-minute assessment to help families understand how support can help their child, making the initial contact stress-free and informative.