I am a careers advisor who has worked in education for over 20 years. I have experience both professionally and personally with ADHD. I offer career advice for school students (looking at subject selections), tertiary students (looking at course interest), adults and career changers and also interview/resume coaching. My experience tells me that people with ADHD need a different skill set when it comes to taking on career advice and this is something that I can help with in terms of organizing, planning and strategizing plans. For more information, please go to https://clairepechcareers.com/.
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.
Coastal Neuropsychology Services After completing an ADHD and ADS assessment, I offer clients two to three follow-up sessions to provide ongoing support and guidance in managing symptoms and identifying strengths. This approach is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances, focusing on empowering clients to effectively manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. I collaborate with clients to develop a comprehensive management plan, which may include: Neuropsychoeducation I provide education on the neurobiological basis of ADHD and ASD and how neurodiversity can impact cognitive processes such as attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. Behavioural Strategies I identify and implement behavioural strategies to improve focus, organisation, and time management. This may involve setting up structured routines, using visual aids, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. Coping Skills I teach coping skills to manage impulsivity and emotional regulation, such as mindfulness techniques, relaxation exercises, and therapy to challenge negative thought patterns. Study Accommodations I plan and document requests for additional accommodations and support services within educational settings, such as extra time for assignments or exams, preferential seating, and access to a quiet space for studying. Lifestyle Modifications I recommend lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and...
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...
Jonathan and Monica Hassall are specialised ADHD and Executive Function coaches. We coach our clients face-to- face or via webinar platform (ZOOM) to support them reaching their goals or improve their performance in a variety of life areas; such as time management, sleep issues, motivation, relationships and productivity to name but a few. Together we can create strategies by understanding how ADHD works, what can be changed and coaching our clients “how”. As well as individual coaching, we offer a number of programs for clients of all ages. Parent as Coach is aimed at connecting with parents of children with ADHD to guide them how to provide the best environment and strategies for their children. The Couples Coach program focuses on re-establishing understanding, trust, and intimacy between couples where at least one person has ADHD. The Student program, suitable for high school and University students, is an on-demand, on-line program with a face to face component. Coming in 2019 is our “ Connect ADHD Group Coaching Program” . We work with our clients to create strategies, think clearly and function effectively in their environment.
We have a plan to help kids who struggle The Connected Kidz program is founded on the work of Dr Robert Melillo. He has created the leading drug-free program designed to help kids improve focus, behaviour, social skills, anxiety, and academic performance. What's unique about our program is that it goes beyond the more traditional approaches you may have tried before. We offer a solution which gets to the root cause of your child's challenges, instead of simply masking them. How it works To function optimally we need both the left and right hemispheres of the brain to be communicating and working together. When kids struggle with focus, sensory processing and behaviour, it can be a sign that there is a weak connection between the two hemispheres. The good news is, the brain can change, and we can strengthen and build new brain connections. Our coaches specialize in the Hemispherical Integration System, which simply means, they know how to deliver fun and engaging sessions that combine physical, sensory and cognitive activities specifically designed to improve the speed and efficiency of communication pathways within the brain. Once these pathways get firing, the brain is able to improve executive functioning and better complete...
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...
Counselling Somatic Barbara Schmidt Bachelor of Social Work 1994 Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Thirty years experience in the social field offering counselling and supervision. Consultant for trainings on somatic therapy and practical neuroscience. Memberships and professional affiliations: AASW (Social Worker Association) Accredited Mental Heath Social Worker Somatic Experiencing Practitioner EMDR practitioner Outreach Counsellor for VVCS Workers Cover and Victims of Crime Presenter at Great Southern Domestic Violence conference in Albany on "Somatic Therapy for victims of Domestic Violence" (2013) Conference in Ballina, NSW: Presenter in the main forum: “The social brain and a new attitude towards emotion” (2007) Nominated for Kids in Community award Awards in the category of Individual Supporting Youth or Youth Programs (2008)
Chilled and Considerate Parent Bootcamp Delivered by Dr Einstein, the Parent Bootcamp is a 90 minute, online course intended to help you understand and alter responses to worry and uncertainty. The program does not timeout, so stop and start as you please, allowing time to pause and reflect. Through a series of exercises, audios, and videos, this course will provide techniques to handle you and your children's worries. You will reflect on how, and why, you have developed your natural response to uncertainty, and later, be given the tools to change it. Additionally, the exercises will allow you to assess how others in your life, i.e., partners, children, etc., respond to uncertainty and how their responses may differ from yours.
Mental health challenges can deplete you of confidence, direction and clarity. Having a constant and nagging apathy is exhausting and can easily lead to a downward spiral of negativity and hopelessness. Our wellbeing courses will provide you with the renewed motivation, courage, strength and zest you need to seize the best that life has to give you. You'll find yourself feeling inspired, radiant, fearless and focussed. Nothing can stop you then. We know how hard it is for people with ADHD to create and maintain habits because we’ve been there ourselves. That’s why we created this online program for people with ADHD who want a better life by creating new, positive habits. Our goal is simple – help you achieve your goals so you can live the life of your dreams! Imagine being able to finally stick to the habit of going for a run every day or sticking with an exercise routine even when work gets busy. How about getting up early in the morning without hitting snooze on your alarm clock over and over again? Or imagine having more time in the day because all those wasted hours spent procrastinating are gone! Now imagine doing all these things while feeling...
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).
Deepika Aggarwal - Learning Support Teacher Deepika Aggarwal is a passionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Teacher who has spent over 18 years of her life helping children with ADHD and learning difficulties reach their potential. She is highly qualified with a Masters of Education in Special and Inclusive Education from the UK. She empowers and works collaboratively with children, parents and teachers using international, evidence-based practices for literacy and numeracy, such as - Preventing Academic Failure (phonics based program to teach reading and writing based on Orton Gillingham approach), Visialisation Verbalisation, Wordly Wise 300 Singapore Maths and Stern Structural Arithmetic. She provides a comprehension report which she prepares in collaboration with parents after assessing the child in literacy and numeracy to outline the profile of the child and the goals she will be working towards. She believes in using movement to teach as it helps to internalise concepts while making the learning process joyful. For this purpose she has completed ‘Extra Lessons’ – a holistic approach based on Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy combining movement, speech, rhythm and painting. Deepika offers her services to parents seeking help for their child, schools and child development centres.
The Dalwood Spilstead Service provides multidisciplinary health, education and support services for vulnerable families. They also offer help to those who are in stress or experiencing difficulties in the care and parenting of their children in the early years. The Dalwood Spilstead Model is unique in its ability. It provides a holistic and integrated approach to the needs of vulnerable families and “at risk” children. All services for both parents and children are provided under one service umbrella and from the one team. This enables maximum engagement with families and ensures optimal co-ordination and consistency of service delivery. The service is currently available to 90 families, with all families being offered access to an extensive range of programs from which they can design their own service plan Referral to the service is through a health professional.
Danielle Arcidiacono has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and has been an owner and director of an Occupational Therapy and Assistance with Daily Living/Disability Support Work mobile practice on Sydney’s Northern Beaches for a total of 7 years. She has a passion for working with children, their families and multidisciplinary teams in order to reach each child’s optimal ability to support them living their best life. Danielle has seen children with a wide range of diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Delay, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Cortical Visual Impairment, Rett Syndrome and more. She has a particular interest in neurological difficulties. Danielle has worked with children both neurotypically developing and with children with a variety of diagnoses. To fond out more click here
DAYSS (DRUG & ALCOHOL YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES) A free and confidential service for 12–24 year olds in the Northern Beaches area. Empowers young people to create positive change in their own lives and communities. We also support parents who have children effected by drugs and alcohol. Services we offer include: One on one support (Case management, Counselling or Mentoring) After Care Support School & Community Education and therapeutic Programs Outreach (Streetwork, events) Cost: Free
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: Development Paediatrician assessment...
At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or behavioural concerns, and involves: A Development Paediatrician assessment A Clinical Psychologist...
[caption id="attachment_4236" align="aligncenter" width="197"] Dr Simonne Cohen - Psychologist[/caption] Developmental Paediatrics At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or...
[caption id="attachment_4228" align="alignleft" width="300"] Soheil Afshar - Neuropsychologist[/caption] [caption id="attachment_4229" align="alignnone" width="300"] Eleanor Frow - Neuropsychologist[/caption] Developmental Paediatrics At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17...
[caption id="attachment_4243" align="aligncenter" width="268"] Valli Ehrlich - Speech Pathologist[/caption] Developmental Paediatrics At Developmental Paediatrics, we have a team of professionals who are available for assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental, learning, and behaviour concerns. Where there are concerns about ADHD, in most instances we believe an ideal assessment structure is a multi-disciplinary team assessment, so that specialists meet you together and discuss your child as a team before giving you feedback together. For under 6 year olds, we do this either as part of an Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Clinic. This involves an initial appointment with a Developmental Paediatrician and a Speech Pathologist or Psychologist, which will determine the direction of further assessment and therapy from our team of experts. This can include formal developmental or cognitive assessment tools, autism specific assessments, medical investigations, or assessments in speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics, and psychology. For children/adolescents age 6 or above, the Developmental Paediatrics School Age Multidisciplinary Assessment Day has been designed as a comprehensive, collaborative team assessment enabling busy families to have their child or adolescent seen by an expert team in one centre. It is a new and innovative model of complete care designed for 6-17 year old children with developmental, learning, attention, or...
