Joyful Minds Child Psychology
Helping Children Understand, Grow & Thrive
Supporting children, adolescents and families through evidence-based psychological therapy and assessment.
WELCOME TO JOYFUL MINDS
Supporting Young
People to Thrive
Joyful Minds Child Psychology is a private psychology practice supporting children and adolescents, with a focus on helping young people build confidence, understand their strengths and challenges, and develop the skills they need to thrive.
I provide evidence-based psychological therapy and assessment for children and young people up to 18 years of age. I support young people experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, social and developmental challenges.
Areas We Support
Anxiety · Depression & Low Mood · Emotional Regulation · School Refusal · Self-Esteem · Grief & Loss · ADHD · Phobias · Bullying · Stress · Friendship Issues · Parenting · Behaviour Issues
OUR SERVICES
Child & Family Therapy
Individual Therapy
Individual psychological support for children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 years, tailored to each child and their individual needs.
Individualised support designed around the needs of each child, young person, and family.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological assessments to better understand a young person's cognitive, academic, emotional, behavioural and learning profile.
Assessment Process
Understanding How Your Child Thinks, Learns & Develops
Comprehensive psychological assessments can provide valuable insight into how a child learns and
Medicare
Eligible clients with a valid GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan may be able to access a Medicare rebate.
Private
You can book privately without a referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan.
NDIS
We support children and young people with self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plans.
Private Health Insurance
Rebates may also be available depending on your health fund and level of cover. HICAPS is available for eligible private health claims.
Why Choose Joyful Minds?
Flexible Ways to
Access Support
We welcome families accessing our services through a range of funding options:
FAQs
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In clinic appointments are available between Mondays – Wednesdays. Our practice hours are 9.30am – 5pm.
Telehealth appointments are available on Thursdays between 10.30 - 4.30pm.
Please be aware that we do not reserve a permanent, ongoing day/time for appointments. The early morning and after school appointments are very popular, so we do our best to share these times amongst our clients. -
To make a booking, please contact us via the website contact link, via email, or over the phone. Someone will then contact you for further information, and to arrange a suitable day and time for an initial appointment.
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Yes! There are often times when you just can’t make it into the clinic, but you or your child may still want a session. You can even make this change on the day of your appointment. Telehealth sessions are also an available option on Thursdays.
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Make an appointment with your GP to get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). Bring this to your very first appointment. This will enable you to claim a Medicare rebate of $101.55 per session.
Your rebate will be processed after each session attended. You can currently receive Medicare rebates for a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year.
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Yes, however this will depend on the specific type of policy you hold. Please check your cover for psychology services. If you intend to claim through private health insurance, we will provide a tax receipt at the end of your session for you to submit for your claim.
MEET LEISA
Hi, I’m Leisa
I’m the founder of Joyful Minds Child Psychology and a Registered Psychologist with a passion for working with children, adolescents and their families.
Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of working with young people experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges.
Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a Primary School Teacher and Child Protection Caseworker, experiences that have shaped my understanding of children and families from a range of different perspectives.
Ready to Take the
First Step Together?
If you're looking for support for your child, teen, or family, we're here to help you take the next step.