Information for Referrers

Thank you for your interest in our service. Please find below information about making a referral, client groups & services, presenting problems we treat and treatments provided.
Making A Referral
Client Groups & Services
Problems We Treat
Treatments

Making A Referral

Individuals, parents, or carers may self-refer by contacting directly (a referral is not needed). 

Please note that all our psychologists only book appointments on Wednesdays. 

Referrals can be made by health and service providers by:
  • emailing referral details to: [email protected]
  • phoning us on: 0405744851
  • mailing referral documents to: 20 Gray Street, Ipswich QLD 4305

The person being referred for the service must consent to you making a referral and for us to contact them for an appointment.  The referred person must also be agreeable to any payment arrangements for service fees, including cancellation fees.

Client Groups and Services

Client groups that we primarily provide direct services are:

  • Children: Aged 3-12yrs
  • Teenagers: Aged 13-17yrs
  • Parents and Carers

Our core services we provide include assessments, therapy and interventions. We also offer group programs for children & adolescence, and parenting groups parents and carers

Problems We Treat

The types of problems and concerns we can assist with include:
Psychological and Emotional Problems: 
  • anxiety (e.g. separation, social or generalised anxiety)
  • childhood trauma and abuse
  • attachment disorders
  • excessive fears and phobias
  • depression
  • behavioural difficulties
School Related Problems:
  • school avoidance or anxiety
  • performance anxiety
  • peer problems (e.g. bullying, conflict)
  • school-based behaviour problems
  • problems with transition
  • study skills and stress management
  • truancy or school refusal
Teenage and Adolescent Problems:
  • peer pressure
  • relationship issues
  • body image
  • self-esteem and identity issues
  • transition to adulthood
  • other personal issues
Parent & Family concerns:
  • managing difficult behaviour
  • parent-child / teen conflict
  • sibling rivalry
  • family trauma, grief or loss
  • adjusting to divorce or separation
  • new family structures (e.g. blended, single parent)
  • family member with chronic illness

Treatments

Govind utilises evidence-based treatment approach. Decisions about treatment are based on four key elements: assessment & conceptualisation of the client's difficulties and circumstances, the research evidence for treatments for the identified problems, Govind's clinical expertise and the ongoing monitoring of the client's responsiveness and progress. Govind's clinical expertise in treatment include:
  • cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) 
  • behavioural family therapy (BFT)
  • dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
  • acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • programs such as Triple P,  the Circle of Security Parenting Program, The Incredible Years Program, Tuning into Kids and Tuning into Teens.