The Young Mind Clinic
Providing comprehensive psychological care for children and teenagers throughout Wollstonecraft.
Child Psychologist Wollstonecraft
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
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
Our treatment plans are built around evidence-based practices, addressing the specific challenges the young person is experiencing.
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 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 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 Help Address
Regardless of whether your child is dealing with typical concerns, more pronounced symptoms, or already has a diagnosis, we are here to help. We support a range of difficulties, including but not limited to:
- 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
Reach out to us today to book a consultation and learn how our personalised approaches can help your child’s mental health and growth.
The Young Mind Clinic
Our Team of Child Psychologists
Our psychologists work with children and teenagers living in Wollstonecraft, 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 dedicated to supporting children and adolescents up to 18 years old, offering a welcoming environment tailored specifically for them.
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 psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are therefore able to offer services covered by 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.
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
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 under 16, we typically arrange an initial consultation with one or both guardians, with a preference for both to attend if possible. For families where parents are separated, individual consultations with each parent can be organised.
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.
We offer Telehealth options. If you plan to visit the clinic, please let us know about any mobility concerns, as the entrance has stairs.
You can schedule an appointment by reaching out here or calling us on (02) 9420 0896.
Understanding and Support Within Reach
The Young Mind Clinic provides compassionate psychological services for children and teenagers. Whether your child has a diagnosis, is dealing with mental health concerns, or you’ve spotted signs of a potential problem, we can help.
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.