Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for young people with anxiety.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we'll call you back.
We're away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we'll get back to you by the next business morning.
- No GP referral needed to book
- Medicare rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan
- NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome
Most first calls take just a few minutes.
What it can look like.
It’s normal for kids to feel worried sometimes. Anxiety becomes a concern when worries are so strong or constant that they start to affect school, friendships or family life. Many kids keep their fears to themselves, leaving parents unsure what’s really going on.
- Trouble sleeping before school or activities
- Big reactions to small changes
- Stomach aches, headaches, a racing heart or sweaty palms
- Avoiding social events, new situations or tasks that feel overwhelming
- Being restless or clingy
Anxiety doesn’t mean your child is weak. It’s the brain’s way of trying to stay safe.
How we approach anxiety
Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, adapted to your child’s age and needs.
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Understanding your child’s experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for your child, including what worries them, what they avoid and how it shows up at school and home. You’ll talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to change.
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Choosing an approach together
Your psychologist explains the options and why they might suit your child, then you agree on a plan together.
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Reviewing the plan together
Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you and your child, using measures chosen for your child and what they’re working on, and adjusts the plan if needed.
What support can include
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Helps kids notice anxious thoughts and practise more balanced thinking.
- Relaxation and mindfulness Ways to settle the body and focus the mind when worry takes over.
- Exposure and coping practice Gradual, supported steps towards things that feel scary.
- Family coaching Ways for parents to respond to anxiety without feeding it.
- Strengths-based identity work Helps kids see themselves as capable of handling challenges.
Who you’ll see
A psychologist who fits.
You’ll see one of our 25+ psychologists, at Gledswood Hills, Kingswood or online. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
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Our Client Care team answers
Client Care are the people who answer our phones. You don't need a GP referral, and you don't need to have it all worked out before you call.
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We ask a few questions
Who it’s for, what’s going on, in person or online, and whether you have a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, NDIS or WorkCover.
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We match you
We’ll match you with a psychologist who fits, then find a time that works for you both. You can also ask for someone by name.
Depth behind the person you see
Your child sees one psychologist. Behind them is a practice that invests in what they know: training through the year, supervisors on staff, and time set aside to keep up with the research.
Trained for the work in front of them
Our psychologists train through the year, and we train together when we take on a new approach.
Enough of us to match your child properly
With 27 psychologists, we can put your child with someone who works with their age, what's going on, and how they like to work.
Keeping up, on purpose
New research, new frameworks and new tools get tested against what we already do. What earns its place stays.
If something isn’t working.
Tell us, or tell your psychologist. Here’s what can happen next.
Ask for a different psychologist
We aim to get it right first time. If not, tell us and we’ll match you with someone else.
Talk it through with your psychologist
Your psychologist reviews the plan with you, and can talk your care through in supervision. All our psychologists work with regular supervision and shared clinical standards.
Wondering about medication?
If medication might be worth considering, we can write to your GP or paediatrician with what we’ve found, with your consent.
Before you book.
Where
Two locations, or online
See your psychologist in person at Gledswood Hills or Kingswood, or have your sessions online.
Fees and rebates
Medicare
No GP referral needed to book. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, we process your Medicare rebate on the spot, and it’s usually paid into your account within 24–48 hours.
Funding
NDIS and WorkCover
NDIS and WorkCover clients welcome.
Questions parents ask.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
How does Unbound Minds support children with anxiety?
We use evidence-based therapies, like CBT, in a child-friendly way to help children recognise anxious thoughts and practise responding to them. Sessions are practical and collaborative, with tools your child can use at home, in class or in social situations.
Do you involve parents in the process?
Yes. Parents play a big part in supporting children with anxiety, so we work with you too. We show you how to respond when anxiety shows up, how to avoid unhelpful reassurance cycles and how to encourage bravery in manageable steps.
How can I tell if my child’s worries are typical or a sign of an anxiety disorder?
It’s normal for kids to worry about things like schoolwork or friendships. If the worries are constant, intense, or stopping your child from doing everyday things – like sleeping, attending school or joining activities – it may be a sign that extra support is needed.
What should I do when my child refuses to go to school because of anxiety?
School refusal is a common sign of anxiety. Instead of forcing or avoiding, we recommend gradual steps back to the classroom, with lots of support and clear collaboration with teachers. At Unbound Minds, we work with families and schools to create tailored return-to-school plans.
Can anxiety ever be helpful?
Yes. Anxiety is the body’s alarm system, and in small amounts it can motivate kids to prepare and perform. The challenge comes when the alarm is too sensitive. We help children understand that alarm and learn ways to respond when it goes off too easily.
Start with a phone call.
We’ll listen, ask a few questions and match your child with a psychologist who fits.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we'll call you back.
We're away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we'll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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