Why Choose Us?
onPsych staff are experts in their field. They offer professional help with simple problems like making friends to complex issues of mental health issues, such as: Dealing with bullying Fears, phobias & anxiety Behaviour problems at home and at school Self-harm, alcohol & substance abuse Depression Managing anger Attention deficit & hyperactivity Social skills Eating disorders Grief and loss, Divorce Common disabilities such as: Hearing impairment, Sight impairment, Deaf/blindness, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Autism. OnPsych also offers individual/group skills training: Communication skills Problem solving Anxiety/Stress management Anger management Negotiation skills Relaxation Social skills training Bully proofing Motivation Parenting
Where students have a doctors referral onPsych staff bulk bill Medicare for their work. Parents will not have to pay for this support. Under some circumstances, parents and schools request special reports or assessments, usually for school funding applications. These services are not covered by Medicare and are charged to either the parent or school by prior negotiation
Talk with the student wellbeing/welfare coordinator at your school about your concerns and ask them to contact onPsych.
This depends upon a number of factors such as location, the number of students in the school referred, and the availability of psychologists in the area. This can vary from 1 day to 1 term. For more urgent cases consider alternatives for support. For emergencies always contact 000.
Benefits to our clients
We want to assist young people, their families and teachers to:Become more self-confident and feeling in control of their world,Shift from feeling overwhelmed, stressed and vulnerable,Make more useful decisions,Take more positive initiatives,Become more personally resourceful
Mental Health disorders significantly impact on a students ability to cope. Depending on the intensity of the disorder, we strongly prefer sustainable change that is seen as incremental steps towards a more positive future, rather than giant leaps in self-awareness that may quickly evaporate.
Progress will be reflected in:
Improved social interactions, school performance and less truancy Reduced visits to Medical Practitioners for mental health issue