SPECIALISED SERVICES

Swan Valley Psychology Centre provides a specialised clinical service for clients with a range of problems, from infant to adult. 

Adults 

  • Anxiety disorders 
  • Mood disorders (eg depression)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Alcohol, other drug issues, Internet addiction and gambling issues
  • Eating disorders/Lack of motivation to lose weight 
  • Chronic pain and subsequent rehabilitation including back to work psychological assistance 
  • Anger and aggression
  • Personality disorders
  • Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders
  • Learning difficulties such as dyslexia 
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder (includes self-regulation issues, strategies)
  • Grief and loss/Adjustment issues.

Children and Adolescents 

  • All anxiety problems including phobias, separation anxiety, OCD, performance anxiety (exam) 
  • Mood disorders
  • Bullying including cyberbullying 
  • Abuse (Psychological, physical and sexual) and trauma
  • Oppositional defiant disorder and Conduct disorder
  • Self- esteem and social skills issues 
  • Behavioural issues including those experienced by children with autism and intellectual disability 
  • Learning issues 
  • Self-harm
  • Alcohol and other drug use
  • Eating disorders
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Adjustment Issues

Parents and Families 

  • Parental relationships and parenting 
  • Family Therapy 
  • Coping with childhood/adolescent transitions 

Relationship issues 

  • Couples’ relationship issues including: 
  • Communication skills, intimacy/ sexual relationships, trust issues
  • Domestic violence 
  • FIFO workers and relationships 

Formal Assessments 

A number of differing assessments can be conducted. These include: 

  • Medico-Legal assessments for Workers Compensation and Insurance, and Family Court requests. Family Court requests may include:- Assessment of parenting and parenting capacity, including psychiatric issues and assessment of the parents’ relationship with each other and the child/children.
  • Assessment for autism spectrum disorders – children to adult 
  • Cognitive assessments
  • Assessment of learning problems such as dyslexia 
  • Assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Assessment for employee difficulties at work  (eg. City councils).


TREATMENT APPROACHES

A range of psychological treatment approaches are used including:- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (for PTSD), Solution Focussed Therapy, Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (includes Mindfulness), Interpersonal Therapy and Behavioural Therapy.

FEE STRUCTURE

In accordance with the Australian Psychological Society Guidelines fees can vary depending on the psychologist consulted. See website or telephone the Centre for details. 

BULK BILLING REFERRALS WELCOME.

Swan Valley Psychology Centre takes referrals from 
a range of suburbs including but not limited to:  Alexander Heights, Aveley, Bassendean, Bayswater, Beechboro, Bennet Springs, Brabham, Bullsbrook, Caversham, Darch, Dianella, Eden Hill, Ellenbrook, Guildford, Inglewood, Landsdale, Lockridge, Midland, Mirrabooka, Morley, Mount Lawley.

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