Supporting Your Child’s Journey to Thrive.
Expert care tailored to your child’s unique needs, with compassion and experience you can trust.
Why Choose Pharos Therapy?
Pharos Therapy stands out because of our deep commitment to each child's well-being. Our personalised approach, combined with our extensive experience, ensures that your child is not just another case—they are our priority.
With our strong ties to the community, including partnerships with local schools like Grace Lutheran Primary, we are dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality care that you can trust.
We understand the complexities of parenting a child with emotional, behavioural, or developmental challenges. Our goal is to make this journey as smooth as possible for you, with clear communication, compassionate care, and a steadfast dedication to your child’s success.
Our Services
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to meet your child's unique needs. We focus on creating a safe, supportive space where your child can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.
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Group Therapy
Group sessions that bring children together to learn and grow in a supportive environment. These sessions encourage social skills, foster friendships, and provide a sense of belonging, helping children to thrive with the support of their peers.
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Assessments
Comprehensive assessments designed to understand your child's specific challenges and strengths. Our expert evaluations guide us in creating the most effective treatment plan to support your child's growth and well-being.
What We Treat
Our team is experienced in treating a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
Learning Difficulties: Helping your child overcome challenges with reading, writing, maths, or other academic skills.
Anxiety or Stress: Providing strategies to manage and reduce anxiety, whether it’s related to school, social situations, or general worry.
Difficulties with Social Interactions: Assisting children in building better social skills, understanding social cues, and forming healthy relationships.
Anger or Other Destructive Emotions: Helping your child learn to express emotions in healthy ways and manage anger effectively.
Depression or Grief: Offering support to children who are experiencing sadness, loss of interest, or dealing with grief after a significant loss.
Addiction or Dependence: Providing guidance and therapy for children struggling with addiction or dependency issues.
Relationship Problems: Helping your child navigate conflicts with peers, family members, or other important relationships.
Bullying and Peer Pressure: Offering strategies to cope with bullying, peer pressure, and social stressors.
Trauma: Supporting children who have experienced trauma, helping them process their experiences and begin healing.
Behaviour Concerns: Addressing challenges such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and other behavioural problems.
Family Conflict: Providing therapy to address family dynamics and improve communication and relationships within the family.
Attachment Difficulties: Supporting children in forming secure and healthy attachments with caregivers.
Accessible Care Options
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Private Sessions
Book individual or group therapy sessions directly with our practice.
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NDIS Funding
If your child is eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), we can provide services covered under your plan.
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Medicare (MHCP)
Many of our services are accessible through a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) provided by your GP. This allows for rebates on therapy sessions, making our services more affordable.
