Struggling with your child's behaviour in Leonay? Our Kingswood psychologists help families understand what's behind the challenging behaviour and build strategies that work. Medicare rebates available.
Book your child's ADHD assessment at our Gledswood Hills clinicMedicare rebates available
If your child's behaviour in Leonay has become hard to manage, you've probably tried everything. The reward charts, the consequences, the calm conversations that turn into shouting matches. When nothing seems to work, it's natural to feel frustrated and helpless. But behaviour is communication, and understanding what your child is trying to tell you can change everything.
Frequent tantrums or meltdowns that seem extreme for their age
Defiance or refusal to follow reasonable instructions
Aggression towards siblings, classmates, or adults
Difficulty managing frustration or anger
Being sent out of class or receiving behaviour reports from school
Struggling to make or keep friends due to their behaviour
Behaviour challenges in children are rarely about the behaviour itself. They're usually about what's happening underneath, whether that's anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or simply not having the skills yet to manage big feelings. An assessment can uncover the root cause.
We look beyond the behaviour to understand what's driving it. Our approach equips both your child and your family with practical strategies for lasting change.
Our client care team will match you with the right psychologist at our Kingswood clinic, just 10 min from Leonay.
Ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. This unlocks Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
You'll receive clear recommendations and practical tools that you can use at home and that the school can implement in the classroom.
You'll receive clear recommendations and practical tools that you can use at home and that the school can implement in the classroom.
Questions Leonay parents ask about children's behavioural support.
All children push boundaries, but when behaviour is persistent, intense, and affecting their ability to function at home, school, or with friends, it may indicate an underlying issue. A professional assessment can help determine whether what you're seeing is within the typical range or something that needs targeted support.
It's possible. Behavioural issues in children are often linked to underlying conditions like ADHD, autism, anxiety, or sensory processing difficulties. Our assessment process is designed to identify these connections so your child gets the right support, not just behaviour management.
Treatment is tailored to your child's specific needs. It might include helping your child develop emotional regulation skills, teaching them social problem-solving, and working with you on parenting strategies that reduce conflict and build cooperation.
Yes, with your consent. Many behavioural challenges play out in the classroom, and collaborating with teachers ensures a consistent approach across settings. We can provide the school with specific strategies and recommendations.
It varies depending on the complexity of the issues. Some children show improvement within six to eight sessions, while others benefit from longer support. We regularly review progress and adjust the plan as needed.
