Families are complicated.
Therapy shouldn't be.
Straightforward, evidence-based support for your family's unique needs.
Expertly Trained
Evidence-Based
Our team of qualified Clinical Psychologists are experts in supportive, attachment-informed therapy for children, teens, parents, and families.
NEUROAFFIRMING
Inclusive Care
Providing inclusive care for all identities, whether that's neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, or LGBTQI+ - because everyone deserves to feel seen and supported.
ONLINE TREATMENT
In-Clinic and Online
Online Telehealth services available in addition to our in-clinic Chatswood services. We will help you figure out which platform is right for you.
WHAT WE DO
Kids and Teens are our Bread and Butter
Children
- Support for managing big feelings in little bodies - and other emotional and behavioural challenges
- Strengthening secure parent-child bonds using attachment theory
- Help with transitions, school issues, and sibling stress
Adolescents
- Support for emotional distress, disconnection, or risky behaviours
- We provide a safe space for teens to feel heard and respected
- Strengthening family bonds using Attachment-Based Family Therapy
- Helping teens feel confident and more hopeful about the future
Families
- Therapy that makes space for every voice - even the quiet ones
- Support to reduce conflict and build emotional safety within families
- Guidance for calmer, clearer, more respectful communication between family members
- Specialised approaches including Family-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders (FBT)
"It is a joy to be hidden, and disaster not to be found."
- D. W. Winnicott
OUR SERVICES
Just some of the things we're here to help with
Depression & Anxiety
Evidence-based therapy for young people, fostering emotional wellbeing and self-confidence.
Trauma & Loss
Helping children and families process grief, trauma, and loss with care and compassion.
Family Communication
Therapy to strengthen family communication, resolve misunderstandings, and support healthier relationships.
Behavioural Challenges
Practical strategies for managing defiance, aggression, or emotional outbursts at home or school.
School Anxiety
Supporting children and teens to get back into school with greater confidence.
Parenting Support
Supporting parents to navigate challenges with confidence and create a calmer, more nurturing home life.
Eating Disorders
Evidence-based support for young people and families navigating disordered eating.
Parent-Child Connection
Specialised support to help families repair ruptures and foster deeper, more secure attachment relationships.
Neurodivergence
Supporting children and teens with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse needs to feel understood and thrive at home and school.
Clinic Hours
605, 10 Help Street
Chatswood NSW
Monday-Friday
9AM-5PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Big Life Changes
Helping families adjust to separation, relocation, grief, or other big life transitions with care and support.
Self-Harm
Compassionate support for young people and families affected by self-harm.
GET IN TOUCH
Change starts here
Who needs to attend sessions?
Usually, the first session will involve the referred child/teen, as well as their parent/s.
Following the first session, who needs to attend sessions will depend on the nature of the problem bringing you or your child to therapy. Your psychologist might spend some sessions just with your child/teen, some sessions just with parents, and some with both child and parents together. Your psychologist might even invite other family members to join sessions.
For most children under the age of 18, parents will be expected to atted at least some of the psychology sessions. This is because the research strongly shows that treatment is much more effective when parents are involved and invested in their child’s therapy.
How many sessions will we need?
It’s difficult to say how many sessions you will need with your psychologist, and many clients and families find that they attend therapy for a much shorter, or longer, period of time than they initially expected. Every individual brings their own unique experiences and challenges to therapy, and ultimately it is up to you to decide how long you will need. Your psychologist will work with you to determine when it is the right time to end therapy.
What's the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Don’t feel bad – even we still get confused sometimes!
The main difference between psychologists and psychiatrists is that a psychiatrist can prescribe medications. Psychologists, on the other hand, specialise in talking therapies.
Both types of treatment have shown to be effective for mental health issues. And studies demonstrate that talking therapies is just as effective at treating common mental health disorders than medication, if not more.
Can I claim money back for my child's sessions?
Yes, with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP you can claim money back for the first 10 sessions of every year. You will need to get a GP to write a referral with your psychologist’s name on it prior to your first session, and you should bring this referral to your first appointment.
Our convenient billing system will claim your Medicare rebate for you and send it straight to your nominated bank account. No need to fill out any complicated forms!
ST Psychology is a team of Clinical Psychologists supporting the Chatswood and North Shore communities, offering therapy for children, teens, adults, and families.
Psychologists based in Chatswood, Sydney
ST Psychological Services