Kylie is a warm, compassionate, and practical Psychologist with over two decades of experience providing mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults, along with their families, in various educational settings. Kylie enjoys collaborating with clients and their families to conduct assessments that identify individual strengths and challenges, allowing her to make specific recommendations for appropriate adjustments and supports. This approach helps each client build resilience and flourish. With her extensive experience in schools and deep knowledge of relevant procedures and policies, Kylie effectively collaborates with parents and schools to address each young person's emotional, learning, and social needs.
Kylie is a skilled psychologist who provides mental health support to children, adolescents, and young adults. She is able to assist with a variety of presenting concerns and individual differences such as anxiety and mood disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, interpersonal challenges, learning and behavioral difficulties, navigating educational pathways, grief and loss, school refusal, and parenting support.
Kylie prefers an eclectic approach in her work with young people that is non-judgmental, empathetic, and tailored to her client’s specific needs. She employs strategies across various domains, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Logotherapy when customizing support. Kylie is also adept in conducting formal assessments, including Psychoeducational Assessments, to identify any underlying learning differences that may be affecting educational participation.
Kylie is a registered psychologist with a Master of Psychology (Educational & Developmental) and is a member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA). Her areas of expertise focus on providing mental health support for children and adolescents, including:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Support for challenging life events
- School attendance challenges
- Navigating mental health concerns within educational settings
- Transitions between educational settings
- Parenting support
- Psychoeducational assessments, covering areas such as specific learning disorders, ADHD, cognitive abilities, behavioral challenges, and Autism Spectrum Disorder for young adults and children.