Connect Psychology Australia

A safe place to explore, heal and grow

Welcome to Connect Psychology Australia

Connect Psychology Australia is a private psychology practice offering services to people and their families at all stages across the lifespan.

At Connect Psychology Australia providing psychological services which enhance mental health and are accessible to all is a priority.

We provide services for children, adolescents, teens and adults, with services ranging from play-based-therapy and counselling to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, to Cognitive and Behavioural assessment.

Some of the reasons for attending our clinic

Our child therapy services are aimed at supporting families through behavioural, emotional and social concerns and providing parents/children with pragmatic strategies to overcome challenges including:

anxiety and anger management
challenging behaviours
attention deficit disorders
bullying and friendships concerns
family breakdown or separation
issues surrounding grief and loss
learning difficulties
social skills
school refusal and self-esteem issues.

Connect Psychology Australia understand that the teenage years can be tough to navigate. We offer adolescent counselling support for a variety of presenting concerns for teens including:

difficulty managing anxiety and/or anger
challenging and/or risk-taking behaviours
friendship issues and bullying
depression
identity/ orientation
family breakdown and conflict
parent and adolescent relationship challenges
grief and loss
learning difficulties
exam stress and study stress
school challenges
self-harm thoughts or actions
self-esteem issues

Some challenges our adult clients face include:

identity/ orientation
grief and loss
pregnancy/post-natal challenges
relationship Counselling
family violence
anxiety & depression
panic attacks
phobias
stress
low self esteem

social challenges
skill development (social, emotional, etc.)
emotional regulation

For an in-depth understanding and targeted strategies for challenging behaviours Functional Behaviour Analysis can help - for young people aged 6 to 16 years:

A Functional Behaviour Analysis (FBA) is a structured assessment used to understand why behaviours occur and what maintains them. It identifies patterns, triggers, and the purpose a behaviour serves (such as seeking attention, avoiding tasks, or meeting sensory needs). This information is then used to develop practical, individualised strategies to reduce challenging behaviours and build safer, more adaptive skills across settings.

We provide comprehensive reports detailing the outcomes of our analysis which include targeted recommendations specific to your child and family.

The assessment process typically includes:
- A clinical interview with the child’s parent(s) or caregivers to discuss developmental and background history.
- Questionnaires sent to parent(s) and teachers to assess adaptive behaviours (Vineland-3).
- Direct observation of the child or young person in school settings
- Written report with break-down of analysis, interpretation and recommendations.

Connect Psychology Australia offer Psychological (Cognitive and Behavioural) Assessments for young people aged 6 to 16 years:

Connect Psychology Australia offers a thorough assessment process in order to provide valuable information for you and your child.

We provide comprehensive assessment reports that clearly outline findings and include tailored recommendations for your child and family. These reports can be used by paediatricians and psychiatrists to support the diagnostic process for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The assessment process typically includes:
- A clinical interview with the child’s parent(s) or caregivers to discuss developmental and background history.
- Questionnaires sent to parent(s) and teachers to assess adaptive behaviours (Vineland-3).
- A cognitive assessment (IQ assessment) to develop an understanding of the child’s thinking, problem solving, and reasoning abilities (WPPSI-IV or WISC-V).
- Written report with analysis, interpretation and recommendations.