Clinical Psychology

Therapy and Assessments

Psychology supports children, adolescents and adults to better understand themselves, navigate challenges and create meaningful change in everyday life. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related experiences, behavioural or emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, ADHD, Autism, or simply feeling stuck, psychology creates space to feel heard, understood and supported.

At its core, psychology is about helping people better understand themselves, feel more confident in navigating life’s challenges and move towards meaningful, lasting change, and at Insight Therapies, we are here to walk alongside you in that process.

Psychology Sessions

Our psychology sessions are personalised to support the goals, challenges and strengths identified during the intake process. Depending on individual needs, sessions may involve:

One-on-one therapy
Family or caregiver involvement
Collaboration with educators, health professionals, services or support workers

Each session is tailored to the individual, supporting emotional wellbeing, self-understanding and practical strategies for everyday life while remaining responsive to what feels most important and meaningful at the time. Sessions may support concerns such as anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, stress, trauma-related experiences, relationships, self-esteem, neurodivergence and life transitions.

Some of the approaches we may draw on include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based approaches
EMDR-informed approaches
Psychoeducation and emotional regulation strategies
Strengths-based and neurodiversity-informed support

These tailored sessions support children, adolescents and adults across a range of settings and life experiences, helping people build insight, confidence and meaningful change in everyday life.

Diagosis and Assessments

We provide psychology assessments for children, adolescents and adults across Albury Wodonga to support diagnosis, clarification of learning or cognitive differences, and recommendations for supports where needed. Assessments are completed by an endorsed Clinical Psychologist and include a comprehensive report outlining findings, outcomes and recommendations.

Assessments we offer include:

ADHD Diagnostic Assessments:
Assessment and diagnostic clarification of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults.
Autism Diagnostic Assessments:
Assessment and diagnostic clarification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (Autism) for children, adolescents and adults.
Cognitive Assessments:
Assessment of cognitive functioning, including reasoning, memory, attention, processing and intellectual functioning.
Educational and Learning Assessments:
Assessment of learning difficulties, academic functioning and educational support needs.
Intellectual Disability Assessments:
Assessment of intellectual functioning and adaptive capacity to support diagnosis and recommendations for supports where appropriate.

Assessments may include interviews, questionnaires, standardised assessment tools and information from families, schools or other professionals where relevant. A comprehensive written report is provided with findings and recommendations to support next steps, school or workplace supports, service access and understanding of support needs.

Initial Intake Session

The Initial Intake Session is the first step in our Psychology process and is an opportunity for individuals, parents, or carers to discuss the concerns that have led them to seek support and to create a plan to address these with thier therapist.

This collaborative session helps us to reate a personalised plan for your therapy and forms an essential part of your therapeutic treatment ensuring the best possible outcomes. In this session you and your therapist will explore:

- - - - Personal history and diagnosis
        
        Current strengths and challenges
        
        Formal and informal supports currently being accessed
        
        Goals and hopes for future outcomes
        
        Planning for therapeutic work to achieve your goals

True success in occupational therapy lies not only in overcoming challenges but in the process of fostering resilience, enhancing adaptability, and empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives despite obstacles. This journey reflects the profession’s commitment to holistic care and the celebration of incremental progress.

Anita Geary