Child and Teen Psychology Services

Supporting the Mental Wellbeing of Children, Teens, and Families in Australia

All children and young people experience emotional ups and downs during their development and it is common for children to need professional help to navigate their mental health challenges. Early intervention is crucial for addressing behavioural or mental health concerns, as it can significantly impact a child’s development and overall happiness at home, school, and in social settings. At Ramsay Psychology, our dedicated team of qualified psychologists provides compassionate support for children, teenagers, and their families across Australia.

Why Choose Ramsay Psychology for Child and Teen Support?

Our experienced psychologists offer a comprehensive approach to mental health care tailored to the unique needs of young people, including:

Professional Assessment and Diagnosis: In-depth screening to identify developmental, emotional, behavioural and learning concerns, including assessment for conditions such as autism and ADHD.
Managing Mental Health Issues: Effective treatment of anxiety, depression and behavioural issues
Coping with Life Transitions: Guidance through stressful life events, trauma, grief, and significant changes.
Challenging Behaviour Management: Effective strategies to navigate developmental transitions, promote positive behaviours and manage behavioural concerns.
Skill Development: Enhancing social skills, communication abilities, and resilience strategies for lifelong mental wellbeing.

Holistic Approaches to Mental Wellbeing

At Ramsay Psychology, we adopt a holistic approach to the mental wellbeing of children and teenagers - focusing on their development, socialisation, learning general health, family functioning and their parents’ wellbeing in various ways:

Individual Treatment: Personalised counselling for children and teenagers experiencing mental health challenges.
Parent Support and Education: Resources and guidance for parents to better understand and support their child’s needs.
Developmental Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations for infants,children and teenagers with developmental or disability concerns.
Educational Support: Assistance for learning difficulties and challenges related to school.
Family and Group Therapy: Strengthening family dynamics and fostering open communication through therapy sessions.

Understanding Common Mental Health Concerns

Mental health issues are common among young people, with approximately one in seven children experiencing significant mental health challenges. This figure increases to one in five for adolescents aged 12 to 17. Anxiety, ADHD, depression and behaviour/conduct problems are the most common mental health concerns in Australian children.

Parents are often the first to notice problems or changes in their children. Common issues during children’s development include: Infancy: Developmental milestones, parent-infant attachment, feeding issues, and severe fussiness or distress.
Toddlerhood: Disruptive behaviours such as tantrums and defiance, mealtime/bedtime routines, hyperactivity, language and skill development
Pre and Primary School: school transition stress, separation and social anxiety learning difficulties, self-confidence, and social challenges.
Adolescence: Depression, anxiety, aggression, school engagement, substance experimentation, peer group issues, social media issues, technology use, eating and body image, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Comprehensive Assessment and Testing

Ramsay Psychology offers thorough psychometric assessments to evaluate cognitive, psychological, emotional, and behavioural functioning. This formal testing is essential for effective clinical treatment planning, educational interventions, and disability diagnoses, including assessments for autism and ADHD.