The Young Mind Clinic
Delivering psychology services for children and teenagers in Longueville.
Child Psychologist Longueville
Navigating life as a young person can sometimes be difficult. For those with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, these difficulties may seem even more overwhelming.
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.
How We Can Assist You
We are dedicated to working exclusively with children, teenagers, and their families. Our psychologists assist young people in discovering their strengths and navigating challenges, while equipping parents and carers to foster supportive relationships beyond therapy.
We deliver therapy and comprehensive evaluations to address concerns that may affect children and teenagers up to 18 years old. These can include ADHD Assessment, Autism Assessment, and Psychometric Assessment.
Therapy and Treatment
We apply evidence-based strategies tailored to the unique difficulties faced by the young person.
Our therapeutic approach is evidence based and includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills (DBT Skills), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Strengths Based Approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
We offer support in a relaxed and comforting environment designed to make you and your children feel at ease.
Assessments
Our assessments cover a variety of concerns, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specific learning disorder (SLD), giftedness, and intellectual disability (ID), along with identifying cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses to aid in 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 Support
Whether your child has general concerns often seen in young people, more significant symptoms, or an established diagnosis, we can provide assistance. Some of the challenges we address include:
- 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
Get in touch with us today to arrange a consultation and explore how our customised care can benefit your child’s mental wellbeing and development.
The Young Mind Clinic
Our Team of Child Psychologists
Our psychologists work with children and teenagers living in Longueville, 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
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
Our team of psychologists is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and can provide Medicare-rebates.
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.
Private health insurance claims typically do not require a referral, though you should verify the terms of your policy directly 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.
The goal of this is to obtain key background information, enable open communication, and plan the most suitable next steps. For children aged 16 and above, the initial session involves both the young person and their parent/s, often with time spent together and individually with the psychologist.
Telehealth services are available. For in-clinic visits, please advise us of any mobility challenges, as there are stairs at the clinic entrance.
You can schedule an appointment by reaching out here or calling us on (02) 9420 0896.
Compassionate Care Close to Home
The Young Mind Clinic offers caring and supportive psychology services for children and teenagers. Whether your child has mental health challenges, an existing diagnosis, or you’ve observed potential signs of concern, we are here to assist.
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.