Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for young people dealing with bullying.
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
What it can look like.
Bullying is more than playground teasing. It’s repeated behaviour that causes real harm, physically, emotionally or socially, and its effects can last after the bullying stops. It can show up as anxiety, low self-esteem or pulling away from school and friends.
- Name calling, teasing or spreading rumours
- Being left out of groups or activities
- Physical aggression like pushing or hitting
- Online harassment through messages or social media
- Avoiding school, pulling away from friends, or changes in sleep and appetite
These reactions aren’t signs of weakness. They’re natural responses to ongoing stress.
How we approach bullying
Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, working with families and, when needed, schools.
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Understanding your child’s experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for your child, including what’s been happening, how it’s affecting them and where they feel safe. 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) Looks at the negative beliefs bullying can leave behind.
- Emotion regulation skills Ways to handle strong feelings like anger, fear or sadness.
- Social skills and assertiveness Practising how to communicate clearly, set boundaries and ask for help.
- Coping with setbacks Ways to handle hard days and trust themselves again.
- Family coaching Helping parents spot the signs, support their child at home and work with the school.
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.
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, supervision built in, 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 25+ 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. No reason needed, and you won’t have to start over.
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 affected by bullying?
We help children talk through the emotional impact of bullying, work on self-esteem and practise assertiveness skills. Therapy gives them a safe space to talk and practical tools for tricky situations.
Do you work with parents and schools too?
Yes. Bullying affects the whole support system around a child. We guide parents in how to respond, and can work with schools so your child feels heard.
How can I tell the difference between bullying and normal friendship ups and downs?
Disagreements are a normal part of growing up. Bullying is different: it is repeated, targeted, and creates a power imbalance. If your child feels persistently unsafe, humiliated, or excluded, it’s important to take it seriously.
What should I say to my child if they tell me they’re being bullied?
The most powerful first step is to listen and validate their feelings. Avoid minimising the situation, and reassure them that they’re not alone. At Unbound Minds, we also provide parents with clear language and strategies to keep communication open and supportive.
Can bullying have long-term effects on children?
Yes. Bullying can affect mental health, confidence and relationships beyond childhood. Talking it through with support gives children a chance to work through what happened.
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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