My child is anxious about returning to school – Why?
Is your child feeling stressed or anxious about returning to school? Are you unsure how to get the kids back to normal after the holidays?
Mrs Rebecca Deane
Clinical Psychologist
“A dedicated Senior Clinical Psychologist, excelling in the field of ‘Trauma and Adaption to Change Stemming from Early Life Experiences’”
About Me
When early life experiences shape present challenges, finding a path forward can feel daunting. As a Clinical Psychologist, I help individuals navigate the lasting impact of these experiences and adapt to change. This approach suits those seeking to understand how past events influence their current well-being. We can explore patterns and develop practical strategies, fostering resilience and a clearer path ahead. My aim is to create a supportive space where you can make sense of your journey.
Approach
My work guides you to see links between childhood events and present difficulties, then together we clarify manageable next steps. Sessions in Sydney are conducted in English, paced to suit children, adolescents, adults and couples, with regular check-ins and brief tasks between meetings to keep progress practical. Through focused assessment, reflective dialogue and gentle mindfulness exercises we slow repeating patterns, try new responses and strengthen coping in everyday moments. People wanting collaborative, down-to-earth work that turns understanding into usable change often find this helpful.
Services
Services Offered:
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
Learn more about Family Therapy
Works With:
- •All ages
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Couples
Qualifications
University of Wollongong
University of the West of Scotland
Registrations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Psychologist
