Child Psychologist in Mel

Child Psychologist in Northern Melbourne

At Flourish Horizon Psychology & Counselling, we provide psychological support for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental and school-related difficulties.

Our clinic is located in Macleod, Melbourne, and we support families from surrounding suburbs including Heidelberg, Rosanna, Bundoora, Greensborough, Ivanhoe, Watsonia, Viewbank, Montmorency, Reservoir, Preston and other areas across Melbourne’s northern and north-eastern suburbs.

We offer both in-person appointments in Macleod and telehealth appointments across Australia.

Farsi-speaking psychology services are also available for children, adolescents and families who prefer to communicate in Persian/Farsi.

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Child and Adolescent Psychology Services

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Psychological support may be helpful when a child is struggling with:

- Anxiety, excessive worry or fears

- Emotional dysregulation

- Frequent meltdowns or emotional outbursts

- Low mood or reduced motivation

- Low self-esteem

- School refusal or school-related anxiety

- Behavioural difficulties

- Friendship and social difficulties

- Adjustment to separation, migration or family changes

- Grief or stressful life events

- Trauma-related concerns

- Parenting challenges

- Attention and concentration difficulties

- Neurodevelopmental differences

- Difficulties associated with ADHD or autism

- Sleep or routine difficulties

- Difficulties managing transitions

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Working With Parents

Parents are often an important part of effective child psychology treatment. Depending on the child’s age and needs, sessions may involve: - Parent consultations - Parenting strategies - Understanding emotional and behavioural patterns - Supporting emotional regulation at home - Improving communication between parents and children - Developing consistent routines and boundaries - Supporting children experiencing anxiety or school refusal We aim to provide practical strategies that families can use outside the therapy room.

Autism, ADHD and Cognitive Assessments

Flourish Horizon also provides comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents. Our assessment services include: - Autism assessments - ADHD assessments - Cognitive assessments - Educational and learning assessments - Developmental and behavioural assessment where clinically appropriate Assessment may involve interviews, standardised psychological testing, parent and teacher questionnaires, behavioural observations and review of relevant developmental or educational information. You can learn more through our dedicated assessment page:

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Farsi-Speaking Child Psychologist

We offer Farsi/Persian-speaking psychology services for children, adolescents and families. For some families, discussing emotions, parenting concerns or family experiences in their first language can make communication easier and provide important cultural context. Farsi-speaking services may be particularly helpful for: - Persian-speaking parents - Children growing up in bilingual families - Migrant families - Families adjusting to life in Australia - Parents who feel more comfortable discussing concerns in Farsi Sessions can be conducted in English, Farsi or a combination of both, depending on the needs of the child and family.

Fees, Medicare, NDIS & Other Funding

A GP referral is not required to book a private psychology appointment.

Eligible children and adolescents with a Mental Health Treatment Plan may be able to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions.

We also accept eligible referrals and funding through:

NDIS – for self-managed and plan-managed participants
TAC – for children and adolescents with an approved TAC claim
Victims of Crime / FAS – where approved and clinically appropriate
Private health insurance – depending on your policy and level of cover
Other approved third-party funding arrangements.

Different fees may apply for NDIS-funded services, psychological assessments, reports and other third-party funded services.

Please contact the clinic if you are unsure whether your child’s referral or funding arrangement can be accepted.admin@floursishhorizon.com.au

0370429478

Child Psychologist in Northern Melbourne

If your child or teenager is experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental or school-related difficulties, psychological support may help clarify what is happening and identify practical strategies.

Flourish Horizon Psychology & Counselling provides child and adolescent psychology in Macleod, with in-person and telehealth appointments available.

Farsi-speaking psychology services are also available.

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Flourish Horizon Psychology & Counselling
Macleod, Victoria
Phone: 03 7042 9478
Website: www.flourishhorizon.com.au

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Child Psychologist in Northern Melbourne

Child and Adolescent Psychology Services

Child and Adolescent Psychology Services Children and teenagers can experience difficulties that aff

Share the big news

Working With Parents

Autism, ADHD and Cognitive Assessments

Farsi-Speaking Child Psychologist

Fees, Medicare, NDIS & Other Funding

Child Psychologist in Northern Melbourne

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