Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychology & NDIS Services in Melbourne
For the little ones, adolescents, young adults
Everyone.
Support shaped around your child and their world.
Positive Sullutions provides psychological therapy, assessments and behaviour support for children, teenagers and their families. We take time to understand each young person’s strengths, needs and everyday experiences, tailoring our approach to their age and development.
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The early years can be a magical and overwhelming period. Positive Sullutions is here to nurture and guide the learning and growth for both parents and children. We can assist you and your child to develop the skills and knowledge to help tackle life’s ups and downs.
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We recognise the challenges inherent in transitioning from childhood into adolescence and alter the way we work with individuals and their networks to suit their needs and interests at that time to give them the opportunity to grow and develop.
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Transitioning into Adulthood comes with its own exciting sometimes intimidating milestones. We recognise the changes that occur in adulthood and work flexibly to balance our approach to suit chronological age, developmental level and support requirements.
Child and adolescent psychology in Lalor, Melbourne
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD
Looking at the whole picture
Children and young people experience the world in different ways. Our warm, flexible approach considers their interests, communication, relationships and environment, alongside the concerns that bring your family to us.
Families may seek support with:
◦ Anxiety, low mood & emotional regulation.
◦ Trauma-related experiences.
◦ Autism, ADHD, developmental differences.
◦ Learning and everyday skills.
◦ Behaviours of concern.
◦ Life changes and transitions.
SERVICES
Psychology services for children, teenagers and families
Our Services
Home, school and community outreach
We offer sessions in your child’s everyday environments. Visits may involve observations, practising skills or transitioning to clinic sessions depending on your child’s needs.
Social & Emotional Skills
Support with communication, social understanding, emotional awareness, problem-solving and self-regulation, guided by the young person’s goals.
Psychological Therapy
Individual and family sessions tailored to the young person. Depending on their needs and clinician, therapy may draw on CBT, ACT, trauma-focused CBT, EMDR or solution-focused approaches.
Parent & Carer Consultations
Support to understand your child’s needs and discuss practical strategies. Workshops may also involve the people in their support network.
Therapy dog — meet Moxie
Our therapy dog, to help create a welcoming, engaging environment. Moxie’s involvement is guided by your child’s individual needs, preferences and consent.
Functional Behaviour Assessment
Interviews, observations and interaction with the child help explore what may contribute to behaviour and inform support planning.
Life Skills Development
Individualised resources and guidance for everyday skills, including training for the people supporting the child.
Group Programs
Psychologist-led social, parenting and anxiety groups are offered when scheduled. Contact our team about current availability.
Developmental & Diagnostic Assessments
Available pathways include autism, ADHD, global developmental delay, intellectual disability, learning disorders, and paediatric mental health.
Positive Behaviour Support
An individualised approach that considers the child, their environment and support network when developing strategies for behaviours of concern.
NDIS services Melbourne
The NDIS provides support for people with a permanent and significant disability, their families and carers. It ensures they get the right care and support they need based on their individual needs and aspirations.
Our NDIS services include disability-related psychological support, social skills development, Positive Behaviour Support and parent or carer guidance. With your consent, we work alongside your family and support network to develop practical strategies for everyday life. Appointments can include clinic sessions, telehealth and outreach by arrangement. Available services depend on your needs, relevant NDIS funding and current availability.
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NDIS support includes helping individuals achieve goals in many aspects of their life, including independence, involvement in their community, education, employment and health and wellbeing.
NDIS offers more choice and control over how, when and where supports are provided.
For children aged 0-7 years old the NDIS also supports early intervention. Early intervention is getting intensive support as early as possible to reduce the impact of disability on a child and their family.
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Positive Sullutions offers the following in home/community services under the NDIS:
Early intervention and social skill development
Positive Behaviour Support / behaviour management
Parent and carer training
Psychological therapy
A range of psychological assessments
Positive Sullutions is currently a NDIS registered provider of psychological services under Capacity Building Daily Activities. Call to discuss how we can assist you if you have any specific goals that are not listed above.
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NDIS participants need to meet the following requirements:
Have a permanent and significant disability that affects your ability to take part in everyday activities.
Be aged less than 65 when you first access the scheme.
Be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen who holds a Protected Special Category Visa.
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To contact the NDIS call 1800 100 110.
Getting started
Let’s talk about what you need.
Your first appointment is an opportunity to get to know your psychologist, discuss what has brought you to psychology and explore what you would like support with.
We’ll take time to understand your circumstances, strengths and goals before discussing an approach that feels appropriate and achievable.
Contact our team to ask about services, appointment options, fees and current availability.