Your Trusted Partner in Child and Adolescent Support
Working with you to deliver tailored, effective care for children and adolescents.
Supporting Healthcare Providers with Expert Psychological Services
At Pharos Therapy, we value our partnerships with healthcare providers and are committed to offering integrated, evidence-based psychological care for children, adolescents, and young adults. Led by Kerry Salvesen, a Registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, our practice works closely with paediatricians, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for your patients.
Our Collaborative Approach
Evidence-Based Clinical Approach
Our Services
Pharos Therapy provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Our services include individual therapy, group therapy, assessments, and family interventions, all designed to promote mental well-being and emotional resilience.
Specialised Care
We focus on a wide range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, behavioural issues, trauma and PTSD, learning difficulties, and more. Our approach is rooted in the latest psychological research, ensuring that every patient receives care that is both effective and compassionate.
Seamless Referral Process
Easy Referrals
We offer a streamlined referral process designed to minimise your administrative burden enabling you to easily refer a patient by mail.
Personalised Care Coordination
After a referral is made, we maintain open communication with you, providing regular updates on your patient’s progress and any adjustments to their treatment plan. This collaborative approach ensures that the care we provide complements the broader healthcare strategy you’ve developed for your patient.
What We Treat
Our team is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
Anxiety Disorders: Helping children manage their anxiety through cognitive-behavioural therapy and other proven techniques.
Depression: Supporting children and adolescents in overcoming depressive symptoms and developing positive coping mechanisms.
Behavioural Issues: Addressing challenges like ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) with targeted interventions.
Trauma and PTSD: Providing a safe space for children to process traumatic experiences and begin the healing journey.
Learning Difficulties: Offering assessments and strategies to support children struggling with learning disabilities, ensuring they can thrive academically.
Social Challenges: Assisting children in navigating peer pressure, bullying, and other social stressors to build strong, healthy relationships.
Self-Harm and Risk Behaviours: Intervening with appropriate therapeutic techniques to address self-harm and reduce risk behaviours.
Adjustment Disorders: Helping children and adolescents adjust to significant life changes or stressors in a healthy, adaptive way.
Family Conflict and Attachment Issues: Working with families to resolve conflicts and foster secure attachments, providing a stable foundation for the child’s emotional development.
Accessible Care Options
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Private Sessions
Comprehensive Care: We offer individual and group therapy sessions that can be booked directly through our practice. These sessions are designed to fit the unique needs of each child, providing them with the support they need in a private and confidential setting.
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NDIS Funding
Inclusive Services: For patients eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we provide services covered under their plan. This ensures that children with developmental and other disabilities receive the psychological support they need without financial barriers.
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Medicare (MHCP)
Affordable Access: Many of our services are accessible through a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) provided by your patient’s GP. This plan allows for rebates on therapy sessions, making our services more affordable for families and ensuring that every child has access to the care they need.
