Understanding Every Mind: Therapy & Assessment
My Services
Supporting Children, Teens, and Families with Compassionate, Person-Centred Therapy
I offer caring, neuro-affirming therapy for children and teens to help them build resilience, improve wellbeing, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. I collaborate with parents and caregivers, keeping you informed, involved, and supported every step of the way. You're not alone in this journey.
I work with a range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and depression
Emotional regulation and anger management
Bullying and school reluctance/refusal
Friendship and social difficulties
Adjustment issues and life changes
Behavioural challenges
Therapy is client-centred, holistic and tailored to meet each young person’s unique needs. My main therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment theory and Schema Therapy. If you're looking for support for your child or teen, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch to see how I can help
Individualised Psychoeducational and Neurodevelopmental Assessments
I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to investigate Specific Learning Disorders in reading, writing, and mathematics (i.e., dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia).
I also provide assessments to explore mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety) and/or neurodevelopmental differences, such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, intellectual giftedness, as well as assessments pertaining to functional capacity and adaptive functioning concerns.
Autism assessments are conducted in a neuroaffirming way, with a focus on understanding your child’s strengths, communication style, and sensory profile. ADHD assessments use evidence-based screening tools to build a clear picture of your child’s attention, executive functioning, and behaviour. This helps guide tailored recommendations and identify the right supports. If you’re looking for a comprehensive and individualised assessment process, I’m here to help. Get in touch to learn more, discuss your concerns, or book an appointment.
FEE INFORMATION
I provide assessment and therapy services for young people (6+ to 18 years of age). Referrals are not needed to access psychological services at the clinic, but I accept referrals from Parents, Schools, Paediatricians, Doctors and other allied health professionals.
I will discuss your needs and best approach (e.g., assessment or therapy needs) when you contact me. Payment is required on the day of appointments and fees are subject to the type of service being provided. A standard 50-minute consultation is $230. Deborah Nott Psychology does not accept cheques or cash under any circumstances and subsequent sessions cannot occur until outstanding fees have been paid.
Other important information.
Late cancellations and reschedules affect my ability to offer my psychological services to the community. Please provide at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule appointments to avoid the following fees:
24–48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee.
Less than 24 hours / no-show: 100% of the session fee.
Cancellation Policy
Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
Medicare offers rebates for up to 10 sessions per year with a registered psychologist for those with a diagnosed mental health condition. A GP referral is required.
Helping Children with Autism (HCWA)
Please note that there are stipulated developmental disability diagnoses that are eligible for this funding, with restrictions placed on the number of sessions. For children and young people under 25 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, this initiative provides Medicare rebates for:
Up to 4 diagnostic appointments (referred by a paediatrician or psychiatrist)
Up to 20 treatment sessions with allied health professionals
A referral from a paediatrician or consultant psychiatrist is required.
Medicare Rebates
Deborah Nott Psychology is not an NDIS-registered provider and cannot bill NDIS for agency-managed participants. However, NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed may access services.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)