THERAPY & INTERVENTION

Rowe & Associates boasts a team of psychologists in South Hurstville who are highly trained, experienced, and passionate about child and family psychology. We aim to work with you to address your concerns and improve your child's functioning behaviourally, emotionally and psychologically.

Your psychologist will assess your needs and recommend an individually tailored intervention plan which may include individual therapy for your child, sessions with parents alone or family therapy together.

Our registered psychologist is highly trained, experienced, and passionate about child and family psychology. We work closely with you to address your concerns and improve your child's behavioural, emotional, and psychological well-being. We proudly serve families within St. George NSW and throughout the Sutherland Shire, ensuring local access to quality care.

Individualised Therapy & Intervention Plans

Every family is unique, and your child’s journey with us begins with a thorough assessment of their needs. Based on this, our psychologist will recommend an individually tailored intervention plan, which may include one-on-one therapy for your child, parent-only guidance sessions, or whole-family therapy together. This personalised approach ensures our child therapy services target your child’s specific challenges most effectively, using proven, evidence-based strategies to help achieve meaningful progress.

Emotional Difficulties

Children can experience a range of emotional challenges that affect their happiness and daily life. Our team provides a safe and supportive environment for children to express their feelings and learn coping strategies. We help young clients build emotional resilience and improve their overall child mental health.

Common emotional issues we address include:

Depression
General Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
Social Phobias
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence

Behavioural Difficulties

Behavioural issues at home or school can be stressful for both children and parents. Our child behavioural therapy techniques help children learn positive behaviours and self-control, improving their functioning in daily routines. We also guide parents with practical strategies to manage and reduce challenging behaviours.

Our psychologists frequently assist with issues such as:

Oppositional Behaviours
ADHD-Related Behaviour and Attention Issues
Anger Management Problems
Behavioural Difficulties at School
School Refusal (avoidance of attending school)

Other Challenges and Family Issues

We also provide support for other challenges that may impact a child’s well-being or family harmony. As part of our family psychology services in South Hurstville, we help families navigate sensitive issues and improve communication.

Our team can assist with concerns like:

Body Image Issues
Family Relationship Difficulties (e.g. parent-child conflict)
Parenting Support for Toileting, Sleeping, and Feeding challenges

These situations often require a holistic approach, involving both the child and their parents. Our psychologists work closely with caregivers to develop practical solutions, ensuring the entire family is supported.

Learning and Developmental Difficulties

Many children face learning or developmental challenges that affect their academic progress or daily life. Our psychologist offers guidance and interventions to help children with these difficulties reach their full potential. We can conduct or recommend professional assessments to identify specific issues and tailor strategies for improvement.

Areas we address include:

Giftedness (supporting the needs of gifted children)
General Learning Difficulties
Global Developmental Delay (delays in reaching developmental milestones)
Specific Learning Disorders such as dyslexia

If appropriate, we collaborate on educational and diagnostic assessments to better understand your child’s learning profile and create effective intervention plans.

Life Events and Transitions

Major life events or changes in family circumstances can significantly impact a child’s mental health. Our child psychologists help children prepare for and cope with difficult life transitions, providing them with healthy outlets for their feelings and practical coping skills.

We offer support for life events including:

Parental Divorce or Separation
Grief and Loss (such as the death of a loved one)
Post-Traumatic Stress (after a distressing event)
Family Changes (like the arrival of a new sibling or adjusting to a blended family)

Through therapy, children learn to express emotions around these events and build resilience, which is crucial for their long-term emotional well-being.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Support

Our clinicians have extensive experience supporting children on the autism spectrum. We understand the unique challenges that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can present for both the child and their family. Therapy is tailored to each child’s needs, focusing on building skills and reducing distress.

Key aspects of our ASD support include:

Parent Support and Coaching to better understand and manage your child’s needs
Behavioural Intervention Plans to address specific behaviours and encourage positive change
Social Skills Training to help children with ASD interact more comfortably with peers
Anxiety Management techniques specifically adapted for children with ASD

By working closely with parents and using structured, empathetic interventions, we help children with autism develop essential skills and improve their daily functioning.

In-Person and Telehealth Child Psychology Services

For your convenience, Rowe & Associates offers both in-clinic appointments and secure online sessions, ensuring families in South Hurstville and St. George NSW have access to expert child psychology services. Our telehealth child psychology services allow your child to receive support from the comfort of your home. There is strong evidence that online therapy sessions are effective for many issues, though they may not be appropriate for every case—particularly with very young children or when a more hands-on family approach is needed. Whether you visit our South Hurstville clinic or connect with a psychologist via telehealth, you can expect the same level of compassionate, professional care.