The Young Mind Clinic
Delivering psychology services for children and teenagers in Crows Nest.
Child Psychologist Crows Nest
Navigating the world as a young person can be challenging. For those dealing with social, emotional, and behavioural issues, these challenges may seem even more daunting.
At The Young Mind Clinic, we believe that every child and teenager deserves access to evidence-based therapy.
Our experienced psychologists, with their specific insight into young people, focus on delivering a tailored and supportive treatment plan for them.
Our Approach to Supporting You
Our practice is exclusively focused on children, teenagers, and their families. We help young people recognise their abilities and adopt strategies to face life’s obstacles, and we guide parents and carers in creating positive and ongoing connections.
Our services include therapy and detailed assessments for various issues that may influence children and adolescents up to the age of 18. These can include ADHD Assessment, Autism Assessment, and Psychometric Assessment.
Therapy and Treatment
Our treatment plans are built around evidence-based practices, addressing the specific challenges the young person is experiencing.
We incorporate evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT Skills), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths Based Approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Our approach involves providing support in a calm and reassuring space to help you and your children feel at ease.
Assessments
Our services include assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specific learning disorders (SLD), giftedness, and intellectual disability (ID), along with identifying cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses to support educational planning.
Our assessments aim to identify if one or more underlying factors are contributing to the difficulties the young person presents with. Each assessment is in-depth and includes screening for other possible causes or concerns.
Common Conditions We Can Help With
Whether your child is experiencing common challenges faced by young people, more significant symptoms, or has an existing diagnosis, we can offer support. Our assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following difficulties:
- Anxiety, including phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, generalised anxiety, and perfectionism
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other obsessive-compulsive behaviours, including tics
- Exam stress and other academic concerns
- Procrastination
- Sleep problems
- Oppositional behaviour
- Behavioural difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Social difficulties, including bullying in both neurotypical and neurodivergent children
- Parenting issues
Start Your Child’s Journey to Wellbeing
Schedule a consultation with us today and find out how our tailored approaches can aid your child’s mental health and development.
The Young Mind Clinic
Our Team of Child Psychologists
Our psychologists work with children and teenagers living in Crows Nest, providing a compassionate and supportive environment to help them thrive.
SOPHIE SMITH
LISA WOOD
NIKITA SINGH
PINA CAMPAGNA
MADDIE FOOKS
MONIQUE ANDREACCHIO
DUNCAN HUNT
STEPHANIE BERTOLA
MAJELLA CONDREN
DR MANREENA KAUR
KELLY SHAH
Why Contact The Young Mind Clinic?
Tailored Focus
At The Young Mind Clinic, we work exclusively with children and adolescents aged up to 18, providing a space designed to make them feel at ease.
Specific Practice
Our psychologists have experience working with young people and tailoring their approach to suit their unique needs. We understand children and teenagers and how to support them.
AHPRA Registered
All of our psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and can deliver services under Medicare.
Booking with us
A referral is not necessary to see a psychologist, but to access a Medicare rebate, you will need to visit your GP, specialist paediatrician, or psychiatrist for an eligible Mental Health Care Plan.
A referral is not generally needed to claim through private health insurance, but you should confirm the details of your policy with your private health insurer.
To arrange an appointment, contact the clinic on 02 9420 0896 or send an email to admin@theyoungmindclinic.com.
What To Expect and How to Book
Booking an appointment does not require a referral, but if you wish to claim a Medicare rebate, you’ll need an eligible Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Private health insurance rebates usually do not need a referral, though it’s important to confirm the specifics of your coverage with your insurer.For children younger than 16, we generally start with an initial consultation involving one or both guardians, ideally both if available. For separated families, separate appointments with each parent can be arranged.
This step helps gather crucial background information, promote open dialogue, and identify the best way forward. For young people 16 and older, the first session includes both the young person and their parent/s, with time allocated for joint and separate discussions with the psychologist.
We provide Telehealth options. If attending the clinic in person, please notify us of any mobility issues as there are stairs at the entrance.
You can schedule an appointment by reaching out here or calling us on (02) 9420 0896.
Understanding and Support Within Reach
At The Young Mind Clinic, we deliver thoughtful and empathetic psychological care for children and teenagers. Whether your child is facing mental health difficulties, has a diagnosis, or you’ve noticed possible issues, we’re here to support you.
Situated in Lane Cove, our clinic is easily accessible from the lower and upper North Shore, Inner West, and Inner City of Sydney. Contact us today to find out more or arrange an appointment.