Psychology

WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGIST? 

Psychologists at Bright FACES are highly skilled healthcare professionals who support children and their families to build emotional wellbeing, resilience, and confidence in everyday life.
Individualised interventions aim to improve a range of skills, including emotional regulation, social interaction, behaviour management, self-esteem, and coping strategies.

Psychology focuses on collaborative goal setting with parents, caregivers, and teachers (where appropriate). Goals are regularly reviewed and adapted throughout therapy to ensure progress and ongoing support.

Our Psychologists work with children and adolescents who experience a range of socio-emotional challenges. These include difficulties with anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
They also support children who have behavioural or developmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Anxiety Disorders, providing strategies to help them manage emotions, improve behaviour, and enhance daily functioning.

Psychologists at Bright FACES work together with schools and families to support the child’s positive behavioural growth. Psychologists may also target social skills and enable the child to initiate, create and maintain friendships.

Psychology

Psychologists at Bright FACES are compassionate and experienced professionals who work with children, adolescents, and their families to support emotional wellbeing, social development, and mental health.
Individualised support focuses on understanding each child’s unique strengths and challenges, and building practical strategies to help them thrive at home, school, and in the community.

Psychology sessions are goal-oriented and collaborative, with parents, caregivers, and teachers involved in developing strategies that promote positive growth and resilience.

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation refers to a child’s ability to recognise, understand, and manage their emotions in different situations.
Psychologists assess and provide help for:

  • Managing anxiety, stress, or worries

  • Building coping and calming strategies

  • Developing self-awareness and resilience

Behaviour and Social Skills

Difficulties with behaviour or social interaction can impact a child’s ability to form relationships and participate in everyday life.
Psychologists assess and provide help for:

  • Behavioural challenges at home or school

  • Social communication and friendship skills

  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Learning and Attention

Psychologists can assess learning profiles and provide strategies to support attention, concentration, and academic performance.
Psychologists assess and provide help for:

  • Attention and concentration difficulties (e.g. ADHD)

  • Learning differences and cognitive assessments

  • Executive functioning (e.g. planning, organisation, working memory)

Assessments:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

  • Cognitive- WPPSI, WISC, WAIS

  • Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)- Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

  • Educational- WIAT, VABS

If you are after a psychological assessment that is not listed, please contact our reception staff on 9971 5415 or info@brightfaces.com.au

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