Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at different stages in our lives. Psychological therapies such as CBT help clients to gain a better understanding of the influences and life events that have left them vulnerable to experience these emotions.  Therapy aims to empower clients to manage more difficult times in their lives by making key changes in thinking and behaviour. CBT focuses on remaining well, by learning to spot negative cycles, and develop more positive coping mechanisms. 

CBT is offered to clients who are experiencing any of the following difficulties:

Low Mood / Depression

Social Anxiety

Low Self-Esteem

Generalised Anxiety and Worry

Body Image concerns

Adjustment Difficulties

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Panic Attacks

Phobias 

Health Anxiety

Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT) encompasses behavioural principles and psychological support alongside psychoeduation and family support.  This intervention helps clients to reduce the frequency and intensity of motor and vocal tics, as well as addressing the psychological and emotional factors which may contribute to tics.  This intervention involves Habit Reversal Therapy (HRT), which is also effective in managing repetitive behaviours such as hair pulling and skin picking.

Having Tics or Tourette's Syndrome can be an experience that impacts on mood,  self-esteem and functioning. CBT is adapted to address the key psychological impacts of this disorder. Common issues may be social anxiety, avoidance behaviours and negative beliefs about health. CBT, combined with CBIT is a comprehensive approach to addressing the impact of Tics and to help clients improve their overall functioning and mental health. 

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder which can affect social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and behaviour. Signs of Autism typically present before the age of 3 and can include developmental delay, poor eye contact, repetitive behaviours and difficulties with emotional recognition and regulation.

The assessment process is comprised by multiple components

•  a full developmental history
•  report from school / GP
•  standardised screening measures
• completion of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
• Consultation with our multidisciplinary team
• a comprehensive feedback session
• For more information on Autism assessments and to book a consultation, please request a call back from Grace Murphy (Clinic Coordinator).