The Young Mind Clinic
Providing comprehensive psychological care for children and teenagers throughout North Ryde.
Child Psychologist North Ryde
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.
With years of experience and an understanding of young people, our psychologists are dedicated to providing excellent care. We aim to create a supportive treatment plan specifically for them.
How We Work To Support 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
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).
Our approach involves providing support in a calm and reassuring space to help 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 process involves determining if multiple factors are contributing to the challenges the young person is facing. Each assessment is thorough and includes screening for other potential explanations 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
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 North Ryde, 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
The Young Mind Clinic is committed to helping children and teenagers up to 18 years old, creating a space where they can feel safe and supported.
Specific Practice
All of our psychologists specialise in working with young people, ensuring their individual needs are met. We know how to connect with children and teens and offer the right support.
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
You can see a psychologist without a referral, but to receive a Medicare rebate, you’ll need to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, specialist paediatrician, or psychiatrist.
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.
For appointments, please call 02 9420 0896 or email admin@theyoungmindclinic.com.
What To Expect and How to Book
No referral is necessary to book an appointment, but a Medicare rebate can be accessed by obtaining a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. For private health insurance rebates, referrals are generally not required, though you should verify your coverage details 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 process aims to collect important background details, facilitate open discussion, and decide on the best course of action. For those aged 16 and older, the initial consultation involves both the young person and their parent/s, usually including time with the psychologist both together and individually.
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
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.
Based in Lane Cove, we are ideally located for the lower and upper North Shore, Inner West, and Sydney Inner City. Reach out today to learn more or schedule an appointment.