Psychology
TLK Care is committed to providing quality services in psychology for participants.
Early Intervention Childhood Supports
Our approach has been designed to support all children and their families, regardless of diagnosis. As an individualistic treatment strategy for kids with developmental delays or disabilities, this early childhood intervention program provides each child with the right care to be tailored specifically to them based on outcomes in therapy sessions and assessments.
Psychology services
Living with a disability can be challenging, but it does not have to stop you from doing the things that make life worth living. Many people access psychology services for assistance in managing their behaviour, improving social skills so they can enjoy more independence or even finding new coping mechanisms.
Since psychology services are so broad, they can help anyone who needs assistance with managing their behaviour and relationships.
Our psychologists will empower participants by creating a plan for their future and improving their quality of life through teamwork with other professionals. Participants will be matched with psychologists who have experience and knowledge providing participants more opportunities to reach their full potential.
NDIS/Medicare Funding for Psychosocial Disabilities
The NDIS offers compensation and assistance to those who have been diagnosed with psychosocial impairments.
NDIS covers psychology services if your NDIS plan includes the support category “Improved Daily Living Skills” under the Capacity Building section. To find out more about different psychology funding options, please contact us.
It is both natural and healthy for individuals to experience a form of anger. However, certain types of anger are unhealthy because it can lead to broken relationships or on occasion, self-harm. Our psychology services aim to assist individuals to manage their anger and foster positive relationships with others. This is achieved by addressing the underlying causes of their anger.
Individuals who struggle with an anxiety disorder are often affected by overwhelming feelings of fear, panic and helplessness. While these feelings are not always debilitating or visible to others, they can be difficult to live with. Our psychology services use evidence-based intervention for managing anxiety. Our primary goal is to help individuals learn how to manage panic attacks, reduce avoidance behaviours, and address maladaptive thoughts associated with anxiety.
ADHD management focuses on helping participants function with attention deficits, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD can be challenging to manage because it often manifests itself in irritability, emotional instability and even excessive risk-taking behaviours. Our psychology services aim to assist participants with ADHD live their everyday lives to the fullest.
Autism spectrum disorder management centers on helping individuals with autism overcome their social, communication and behavioural challenges. Our psychology services teach individuals with ASD how to effectively engage in social relationships, communicate their needs and manage their behaviour.
Our psychology services teach individuals how to manage issues associated with low self-esteem. This can include teaching adults and children healthy ways to form relationships, improve interpersonal skills and overall confidence.
Bullying is a form of violence that can have significant, long-term consequences on mental health and overall wellbeing. Unaddressed bullying can lead to depression, social withdrawal, low self-worth and feelings of victimisation. Our psychology services help individuals manage the trauma of being bullied by teaching effective coping mechanisms, stress management and even ways to address bullying.
Our psychology services help individuals understand what PTSD is and how to manage the symptoms. This can include teaching persons coping skills for better managing stress, anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks. Your psychologist will teach you strategies for dealing with intrusive thoughts, memories and adaptive behaviours that can help you live a better life.
Oppositional defiant disorder management helps children and teens deal with their anger, stress, emotions and interact with others in healthy ways. The focus of our service is to teach these individuals strategies, help them manage their outbursts and improve communication with others.
Self harm is a dangerous coping mechanism that can lead to distress. Our psychology services help individuals who may be struggling with self-harming behaviours by teaching them stress management skills and techniques for dealing with their emotions in more productive ways.
A behaviour support plan is an individualised service plan designed to help children and adults gain better control over their behaviours. This can be achieved through various strategies that are designed in consultation with the individual, their family members, their carers and other health professionals.
Mood disorders, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns can be difficult to manage alone. TLK Care has extensive training in psychological assessment tools that provide specific strategies for managing symptoms related to these issues. By utilising psychology services, individuals can learn how to better understand their condition and improve their quality of life.
Your plan will be collaborative, tailored to you based on age, diagnosis and specific needs.
Specialist Testing
ADHD Assessment
ADHD assessment is the process of evaluating an individual for ADHD. The assessment can be beneficial in many ways, including (but not limited to) diagnosis, treatment planning, providing advice on specific strategies related to parenting children with ADHD and support for school personnel.
Children with ADHD can be susceptible to having lower self esteem, resulting in an unpleasant schooling experience. Often, parents of children with ADHD also feel the impact of their child’s disability.
This assessment can help form a foundation to assist parents in helping their children succeed at home and school.
Autism Testing
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder. Symptoms of ASD usually appear during early childhood and typically involve impaired social interaction, language and restricted and repetitive behaviour patterns.
Parents of children with ASD often have a hard time understanding their child’s behaviour. They also might not know how to respond to these behaviours and they might feel frustrated at the lack of services available. An ASD assessment can help families understand what they’re dealing with, teach them appropriate parenting methods and direct them toward appropriate services for their child.
Cognitive Testing
Cognitive testing evaluates a person’s cognitive abilities, including attention, memory, problem-solving and processing speed. The purpose of this testing is to assess the individual’s cognitive skills, identify potential learning delays and provide a comprehensive report for use across various settings.
A thorough cognitive evaluation can provide an accurate snapshot of your child or adolescent’s intellectual abilities and potential academic strengths or weaknesses. Our assessment will give parents information about their children’s educational needs.
Trauma Assessment
Trauma can be a serious event for adults and children alike. Trauma is often linked with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which can be assessed by a psychologist.
The purpose of the PTSD assessment is to enable participants to make sense of what has happened to them and the impact it has had on their lives. It’s a means of understanding how their experiences have affected them emotionally, psychologically and in other areas of their life so they can take practical steps towards living a happier and more fulfilled life.
The trauma assessment process aims to provide an opportunity for participants who have experienced severe events in childhood or adulthood to talk about their experiences with the guidance of a professional. It also enables them to improve their functioning, whether at work, in relationships or at home.
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