Beautiful Minds tackles the tough topics, bringing them to light so our youth feel empowered, educated and supported throughout their often-challenging journey of being a teenager. Today, Marina and her team of 85 expert educators, deliver workshops to thousands of Australian teens and adults each year. She has received both national and international press for the success of her business and the impact she has on the community. Marina was interviewed by The Washington Post and selected as a world leader in the youth space. This year, Beautiful Minds educated 1.5 million school students through their school diary content. The Beautiful Minds content has the approval of the Australian Education Department with content being gifted to 3.5 million parents through an online school diary. As of 2019, Beautiful Minds will be available worldwide through our series of online programs and regular events hosted in Australia and the US. Beautiful Minds is Australia’s leading brand in peak performance and mental fitness for kids aged 8 - 17. Our world-class coaches give children a tool-kit to deal with overwhelm, which often leads to PTSD and trauma. Our sole focus is on optimal wellbeing and true mental fitness. We offer school programs in...
Belinda Neimann BA, MSC; SLP-C Belinda is a speech language service provider for children 0-12 years old, with speech, language, cognitive and feeding difficulties. She provides parent education programs and play based groups for children and their families. Belinda offers speech pathology services on the North Shore in Sydney. Belinda is a member of Speech Pathology Association of Australia (SPA) and the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (CASLPA). She is a Certified Hanen Group Leader and holds a masters degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Debra Lawler, Registered Psychologist (PSY0009934) Debra has considerable experience working with children with special needs, including executive functioning difficulties and ADHD. She has a passion for supporting families and carers and uses a collaborative approach to develop strategies to more effectively manage behaviour at home, using an evidence based approach within a framework of positive behaviour support. She also treats children and adolescents with anxiety, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, learning difficulties and mood disorders. Debra works at Berry & Reynolds Psychology, a youth-based psychology practice located in Mona Vale. Berry & Reynolds Psychology offers psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and their families under multiple referral pathways. They have several psychologists who have experience working with children with ADHD and their families to help them thrive at home, at school and in their community.
Berry Collective Psychology Debra Lawler Senior Registered Psychologist B Ec (Soc Sci), Grad Dip Psych, B Soc Sci (Hons, Psych) Psych. Reg. Number PSY0001409934 Debra has 10 years experience working with children, families, and adults across a range of settings. Debra's special interests include supporting children and adolescents to manage anxiety, difficulties with emotional regulation and adjustment, and helping parents to develop their parenting skills. Her experience in the private hospital sector includes working with older adults specifically around grief, adjustment to change and coping with chronic pain. Debra has particular expertise in the assessment of children with special needs and physical disabilities, and is passionate about working with their families to achieve appropriate levels of support at school. Debra utilises evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Brief Solution Focussed Therapy to build on the strengths of families and individuals. Debra aims to help clients achieve change in their lives, build resilience and foster stronger family and social relationships. Book an Appointment: https://www.berryreynolds.com.au/bookappointment
Black Dog Institute The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness. We are about creating a world where mental illness is treated with the same level of concern, immediacy and seriousness as physical illness; where scientists work to discover the causes of illness and new treatments, and where discoveries are immediately put into practice through health services, technology and community education. What we do The Black Dog Institute was founded in 2002 and is internationally recognised as a pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness, and the promotion of wellbeing. We aim to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness through the rapid translation of high quality research into improved clinical treatments, increased accessibility to mental health services and delivery of long-term public health solutions. Our unique approach incorporates clinical services with our cutting-edge research, our health professional training and community education programs. We combine expertise in clinical management with innovative research to develop new, and more effective strategies for people living with mental illness. We also place emphasis on teaching people to recognise the symptoms of poor mental health in themselves and others, as well as providing them with...
Bloom & Flourish Therapy Janelle Rigby is the Principal Counsellor and owner of Bloom & Flourish Therapy. She holds a level 2 professional counsellor registration with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is registered to provide therapeutic support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Bloom & Flourish create a safe, comfortable and relaxed counselling space for adolescents and adults to work through their life challenges. Their approach is focused on practical and simple solutions that actually work, so that you can feel more confident and happier within yourself. What sort of counselling is offered: TRAUMA A single traumatic event Multiple traumatic events Childhood trauma(s) Misattuned parent(s) Sexual abuse Physical abuse Emotional abuse Financial abuse Religious / spiritual abuse Social abuse Illness, injury, accident Vicarious trauma (indirect) GRIEF & LOSS Death & Dying Separation & Divorce Illness, Injury or Accident Disability & Impairment Redundancy or change in career Any unexpected life changes DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Safety planning Crisis support planning Power and control education Cycle of abuse education Rebuilding a safe life after DV Confidence & self esteem Establishing boundaries Establishing healthy relationships MANAGING EMOTIONS Anger management Anxiety management Self harm Self injurious behaviours Suicidal ideation Safety planning Develop healthy strategies for...
National Centre for Excellence for Complex Trauma Blue Knot Foundation actively advocates for systemic change in the community, and for government policy. Historically, the needs of Australian adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse have not been a community or government priority. The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was ground-breaking. The National Redress Scheme, from July 1 2018-2028 is also a watershed achievement. But much more needs to be done to address the needs of all adults experiencing childhood trauma and abuse. Blue Knot Foundation is not able, however, to provide individual advocacy services to survivors. A 2016 study by Brown et al. established that children with ADHD have higher exposure to adverse childhood experiences than children without ADHD. It also showed a significant association between ACE score, ADHD and moderate to severe ADHD. Additionally children who have experienced trauma and traumatic stress can experience a range of symptoms which overlap with those of ADHD, with the risk of misdiagnosis significant (Symanski et al., 2011). Helpline Helpline hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am – 5pm AEST/ADST
Body and Mind Health Body & Mind Health is a psychology practice which offers a range of professional counselling and coaching services, catering to people from all walks of life. Their team of psychologists have a wide range of expertise and specialisations, and they are committed to working closely with their clients to ensure that they feel their best. Body & Mind Health Founder Scott Whiteway is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience providing psychological consulting, coaching, counselling and training. As founder, Scott’s goal is to help people to adapt and thrive, no matter the circumstances, by providing psychological counselling and encouraging nutritional and physical wellbeing. A published researcher and regular contributor at mental health-related conferences, Scott encourages his clients to identify the issues they are struggling with before working on a realistic action plan.
Jeanette Williams, Building Biologist - Building Biology Sydney Jeanette is a certified Building Biologist, having undertaken her studies at the Australian College of Environmental Studies. Jeanette is also IICRC certified in Water Restoration. Since 2011 Jeanette has consulted to the largest Building Biology consultancy in Australia, and recently has begun to develop her own practice with Building Biology Sydney. As a Building Biologist Jeanette looks at the built environment, looking for environmental hazards that could potentially be implicated with chronic health issues. Building Biology encompasses mould and moisture, chemical exposure, water quality and the electrical environment. Much of Jeanette’s work has been in the field of mould and moisture, however the overlap between exposure to mould, chemicals and electromagnetic fields must always be considered. Increasingly indoor air quality assessments for residential and commercial buildings is forming a large body of her work. Jeanette has extensive field experience, assessing up to six properties every week in both residential and commercial settings. Using testing equipment, laboratory analysis, and visual inspection, along with taking an extensive history of the building and its occupants, enables a Building Biologist to ascertain the potential underlying issues and provide an action plan. A committee member of the Australasian Society...
Cadence Psychology is a North Sydney based psychology practice providing treatment for both children and adults. Our team believes that change comes through collaboration. Our principal child psychologist, Elizabeth Giles, has over 10 years' experience working within the education system which has allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of childhood learning disabilities. She works with children aged 3-14 across a range of issues including ADHD, anxiety, behavioural issues, and school difficulties.
Calm Mind Psychology Clarissa Mosley, As a registered psychologist and certified psychotherapist Clarissa possesses a wealth of knowledge and skills holding 2 degrees and a diploma totaling 10 years university and tertiary training with ongoing professional development. Clarissa is known for her warm empathic approach and straightforward life wisdom gained through over 30 years in the field. Her mission has been to find out all she can about emotional healing and transformation, personally investigating a plethora of approaches alongside a rich journey of parenting, life experience and exploring pathways to health and wellness. Clarissa's therapeutic approach integrates various modalities to provide you with the most effective and tailored support possible. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps you identify and modify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Through interpersonal therapy, and her training in PACT couples therapy, she explores your relationships and social interactions, fostering healthier connections and communication. Clarissa is an ADHD aware psychologist/ psychotherapist but she does not diagnose ADHD or prescribe medication.
In November 2017 a new Paediatric service started at Macquarie University Clinic. The Centre for Paediatrics (CentrePaeds) is a Centre of excellence for quality multi-disciplinary paediatric care that brings together a wide range of experienced Paediatricians and Allied Health Professionals. CentrePaeds is the first private comprehensive and integrated care Paediatric service in the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). The dedicated Paediatric service at Macquarie University Hospital Clinics aims to service the local area, it is ideally situated between the two major Tertiary Children’s Hospitals: Sydney Children’s Hospital in the east and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in the west. The Centre has begun to seeing a number of complex medical patients that require the integrated services provided by the team. A child with delayed speech and poor social interaction can be quickly diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a number of investigations and assessments which will enable to the parents to get an accurate diagnosis early to allow intervention and application for NDIS funding to occur. Click here for more info
Participating in sporting activities is a great way to make friends, learn new skills, get fit and challenge yourself. Choose from sports played at a fun and recreational level, right through to an elite Paralympic level, with enthusiastic coaches who will be with you all the way. There is a sports program for all ages and all levels of ability. Our partnerships with community sporting bodies like Football NSW, Cricket NSW and AFL means that we're ready to support you to play in your local team. Or, you might like to participate in a specialist sport. The program includes a range of sports in the Paralympic Program including Boccia, table tennis, athletics, football, futsal, water polo, triathlon, volleyball and more. Term-based programs Like to sample a new sport? Our term-based programs take place across metro Sydney and include programs like multi sports, learn to swim, race running and Boccia. Click here for more info
Dr Berlinda Yeoh - Paediatrician Dr Geoff Crawford - Paediatrician Dr Natasha Fernandez - Paediatrician Dr Pooja Kashyap - Paediatrician The Child Development Clinic is a Developmental Paediatric clinic in Sydney CBD that specialises in assessing and managing ADHD, specific learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, behaviour and conduct disorders, anxiety, mood disorders and emotional concerns. Our goal is to support families help their children reach their potential and be the best version of themselves! We provide comprehensive assessments of learning, concentration and behaviour for your child - identifying any areas of strength or difficulty. We perform cognitive and learning assessments, qEEGs (brain mapping), computerised medication testing and psychological individual and group intervention. We offer regular ongoing individualised management and therapy. Our experienced team includes specialist Developmental Paediatricians and Psychologists who work together to best support both the child and the family.
Citylife ADHD Support Groups are an Illawarra (NSW) based support group that provides education, support and encouragement to families in the Illawarra affected by ADHD and associated disorders. They meet on the Last Friday of every month at 10.30am at Citylife Church 129 Jardine St Fairy Meadow. Their ADHD support group works to support families affected by ADHD or associated disorders. They provide information about ADHD, follow the latest research and aim to give a balanced view on controversial issues. Their key role is to support families by providing education to families and our community and encouraging families living with ADHD. Click here to Join the Facebook page and to learn more.
Citylife ADHD Support Groups are an Illawarra (NSW) based support group that provides education, support and encouragement to families in the Illawarra affected by ADHD and associated disorders. They meet on the Last Friday of every month at 10.30am at Citylife Church 129 Jardine St Fairy Meadow. Their ADHD support group works to support families affected by ADHD or associated disorders. They provide information about ADHD, follow the latest research and aim to give a balanced view on controversial issues. Their key role is to support families by providing education to families and our community and encouraging families living with ADHD. Click here to Join the Facebook page and to learn more.
We’re a small but growing team of likeminded psychologists. That means we listen to you without judgement and commit to building a strong connection with you. In fact, client collaboration and education are at the heart of everything we do, to ensure you can understand the steps we’re taking together. We only use evidence-based therapies (because we have a deep respect for scientific research). And, whether you visit us once, once in a while or once a week, we collaborate with you to find a treatment plan that suits you best. At Clinical Therapy we now offer diagnostic assessments to assess presence of ADHD in adults. Our assessments are comprehensive and include objective measures, as well as information sourced from other sources (your history, family/partner questionnaires). View the range of mental health conditions we treat at our Kogarah psychology practice and meet the team.
Compounded You Are Unique A pharmacy that combines the science of pharmacy and the art of innovation. Compounded stands out as a leader in pharmacy compounding solutions for patients with unique medical needs by carefully preparing custom medications. Compounded is an independent full-line state-of-the-art compounding pharmacy. It is your source for all your pharmaceutical needs independent of your location. We are dedicated to providing you the service, selection and competitive prices you deserve. Compounded specialisations cover a wide spectrum ideal for everyone’s pharmaceutical needs including: spectrum disorders (Autism, ADHD), Pyroluria, GUT conditions, anti-aging & functional medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, dermatology and more. Quality is our prime objective, from the quality of our compounds to the quality of our customer service. We utilize only the highest pharmaceutical grade ingredients (conforming to the latest editions of USP, BP, EP and other compendial pharmacopeias). All our Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Fine Chemicals are manufactured in TGA/FDA Inspected factories conforming to cGMP. We employ a specially trained staff of pharmacists and technicians, each following a strict protocol to ensure that only the finest medicines possible are created.
Compounding Pharmacy Australia We offer a wide range of superior, quality and practitioner-only, herbal and nutritional supplements. As pharmacists, we understand prescription medications and are aware they often have limitations in managing some conditions. With our qualifications in herbal medicine and nutrition, we are able to provide further effective complimentary herbal and nutritional supplements to improve your condition. Come in ask us how to: Improve your cholesterol levels beyond taking statin medications Help reduce blood pressure and improve your cardiovascular health Reduce the severity and duration of colds and flu Improve immunity and resistance to infection Improve hay-fever,allergy and sinusitis Significantly improve eczema and psoriasis beyond steroid creams Reduce reflux, indigestion and improve gut health Reduce stress and support adrenal function Help balance hormones and advise on managing menopause Enhance a quality and restful sleep Achieve guaranteed, significant weight loss Improve knowledge of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Our products include: Compounded Products We compound and tailor-make medicines specific to individuals’ needs, including Magnesium to relax muscles, anti-inflammatory for pain management, chromium/biotin to reduce food cravings, anti-aging cosmeceuticals, melatonin to improve sleep and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Practitioner Only Supplements Our range of quality supplements include Mediherb, Bioceuticals, Nutrition Care, Flordis, NFM...
Compounding Pharmacy Australia We offer a wide range of superior, quality and practitioner-only, herbal and nutritional supplements. As pharmacists, we understand prescription medications and are aware they often have limitations in managing some conditions. With our qualifications in herbal medicine and nutrition, we are able to provide further effective complimentary herbal and nutritional supplements to improve your condition. Come in ask us how to: Improve your cholesterol levels beyond taking statin medications Help reduce blood pressure and improve your cardiovascular health Reduce the severity and duration of colds and flu Improve immunity and resistance to infection Improve hay-fever,allergy and sinusitis Significantly improve eczema and psoriasis beyond steroid creams Reduce reflux, indigestion and improve gut health Reduce stress and support adrenal function Help balance hormones and advise on managing menopause Enhance a quality and restful sleep Achieve guaranteed, significant weight loss Improve knowledge of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Our products include: Compounded Products We compound and tailor-make medicines specific to individuals’ needs, including Magnesium to relax muscles, anti-inflammatory for pain management, chromium/biotin to reduce food cravings, anti-aging cosmeceuticals, melatonin to improve sleep and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Practitioner Only Supplements Our range of quality supplements include Mediherb, Bioceuticals, Nutrition Care, Flordis, NFM...
Connecting Minds Clinic specialise in meeting the mental health needs of clients of all age groups as well as their families through medical management as well as individual and family therapy. Connecting Minds Clinic specializes in Mental Health Medicine. We provide help for kids, adolescents and adults with emotional and mental instabilities. We are able to help individuals with depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, sleep disturbance, insomnia, emotional deregulation, poor self esteem, school refusal, hyperactivity poor attention (ADHD), stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Grief, Bullying, Hallucination, bi-polar disorder, paranoia, schizophrenia and other mental or emotional disorders. Click here to find out more
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program has been running at Macquarie University since 1993. It is a structured 10 session program run over a minimum of 10 weeks that teaches children (ages 7-17 years) and their parents how to better manage a child’s anxiety. The program can be run with individuals or in a group, in a clinical or school setting and involves participation of child and parent. For teens the program is nicknamed Chilled. The Cool Kids Anxiety Program is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with a focus on teaching practical skills. The program has undergone continual scientific evaluation and development to include the latest understanding of anxiety and its treatment. Current results indicate that most young people who complete our programs show significant improvement. Following treatment, there are marked increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends and involvement in extra-curricular activities and decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress.
Coral Tree Family Service Coral Tree Family Service is a NSW state-wide tertiary referral service that aims to assist children and their families experiencing significant difficulties with mental health, behaviour, emotions and relationships. Many of the children Coral Tree sees have long-standing difficulties in their home, school and social environments. Coral Tree offers intensive programs for families with a child 12 years and under. A referral can be made when responses to primary and secondary intervention has not brought desired outcomes. Examples of primary and secondary interventions are as follows: Primary service: May include local community programs run such as parenting programs (e.g., 'Tuning into Kids', Triple-P parenting) and early intervention programs (e.g., Brighter Futures). This may also include involvement from local GPs, paediatricians, and school counsellors. Secondary service: A community team or private practitioner/s, providing specialist mental health intervention for children and youth with severe and complex mental health problems and their families, such as Child & Adolescent/ Youth Mental Health Services (CAMHS/ CYMHS). All services are provided in the context of the child's family system, and so, all members of the household are active participants at Coral Tree. We work closely with local services and clinicians as these practitioners will...
Debbie Collaros, Senior Psychologist & Couples Therapist - Creating Change Psychology & Counselling Adult ADHD Individual Diagnosis & Treatment Working with ADHD in a couple Debbie is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She was previously registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is an ex-member of the following societies: British Psychological Society (BPS); Psychological Society of South Africa (PSYSSA); Medical Protection Society (UK) and the Association of Christian Counsellors in South Africa (ACCSA).
