Getting Started

Initial Consultation

The initial consultation focuses on understanding your goals, priorities, and current challenges, and on collaboratively determining the most appropriate way forward.

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For therapy with younger children, the initial session is typically conducted with parents or carers only, to gather background information and discuss support needs. For adolescents, parents or carers may be invited to attend part of the session where this supports the therapeutic process.

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For clients aged 14 years and over, psychologists balance parent or carer involvement with the young person’s right to privacy and confidentiality, in accordance with the AHPRA Code of Conduct and relevant professional guidelines.