Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online
Therapy for young people facing big changes.
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.
Transitions are a normal part of growing up, from moving schools to changes in family life or shifting between daily routines. For some kids, change feels exciting. For others, it brings anxiety, resistance or emotional overwhelm. Struggling with transitions doesn’t mean a child is “difficult”.
- Intense anxiety or distress around changes in routine
- Difficulty starting or finishing tasks
- Avoiding new experiences or places
- Outbursts when routines shift unexpectedly
- Trouble sleeping or stomach aches during times of change
These reactions don’t mean a child can’t handle change. They’re a sign they need more tools to feel secure.
How we approach transitions
Our psychologists use approaches grounded in evidence, and work with schools and other supports so strategies match across settings.
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Understanding your child’s experience
Your psychologist starts with what’s going on for your child, including the change ahead or just behind them, and how it’s showing up at home and school. 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 and question unhelpful thoughts about change.
- Emotion regulation strategies Ways to settle during moments of stress and uncertainty.
- Problem-solving skills Approaching new situations step by step.
- Gradual exposure Structured practice easing into new places or routines.
- Family coaching Strategies for consistency and reassurance at home.
- Strengths-based identity work Encourages children to see themselves as capable of handling new 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.
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 during transitions?
We prepare children for change by breaking it down into small, understandable steps and teaching coping strategies. Sessions are tailored to each child’s needs, whether that means easing school transitions, adjusting to new routines, or managing family changes.
Do you involve parents in the transition process?
Yes. We equip parents with practical tools, such as how to talk about change in reassuring ways, create consistent routines, and support their child emotionally during uncertain times. Parents are always part of the plan.
What are some signs my child might be struggling with a transition?
Look for changes in mood, sleep, appetite, or behaviour. Increased clinginess, school refusal, or frequent tummy aches and headaches can also be signs that your child is finding a transition overwhelming.
How can I prepare my child for a big change like starting school?
Talk about what to expect in simple, positive terms. Visit the new environment if possible, practise routines and build excitement with small steps. We also work with families on transition plans tailored to their child.
Can transitions actually be an opportunity for growth?
Change can be hard, and it can also be a chance for children to practise problem-solving and adapting, with support around them.
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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