Anxiety and avoidance
Worries, panic, separation concerns, school refusal or becoming increasingly restricted by fear.
Children and young people
Therapy that respects the young person and the family around them.
Developmentally informed care for children and young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, relational or trauma-related difficulties.
When something has changed
Distress in young people does not always look like distress.
It may appear as worry or sadness, but it can also show up through anger, withdrawal, behaviour changes, physical complaints, sleep problems, school difficulties or conflict at home.
Strong emotions
Anger, distress, shutdown, emotional volatility or difficulty recovering after something goes wrong.
Trauma and change
Responses to frightening experiences, family disruption, loss, illness, conflict or other significant change.
School and relationships
Withdrawal, friendship difficulties, bullying, performance pressure or changes in engagement.
Behaviour that communicates distress
Changes in sleep, behaviour, cooperation or routines that may signal an unmet need.
Identity and self-worth
Shame, self-criticism, low confidence, belonging concerns or uncertainty about who they are.
How therapy is arranged
A safe working relationship needs shared expectations.
The first step may involve a parent or carer, the young person, or a planned combination. Brent considers the reason for referral, who holds relevant information, the young person’s capacity to participate and any safety or family-system issues.
Before therapy proceeds, everyone should understand the purpose of the work, how information will be handled and when adults may need to be involved. These arrangements are revisited if circumstances change.
For an initial enquiry
Share the young person’s age, the broad concern, who is making the enquiry and any immediate safety issue. Professional referrals and supporting documents can be emailed to info@axispsych.com.au. Do not rely on email for urgent or crisis information.
Common questions
Information for families.
Will a parent or carer be involved?
Usually, although the form of involvement depends on age, development, the concern and the young person’s needs. Brent will explain confidentiality and agree on a workable approach with the family.
Does my child need to be willing to attend?
Young people benefit from understanding why the appointment is happening and having a meaningful voice in the process. Consent and assent are discussed according to age and circumstances.
Does Axis provide comprehensive diagnostic assessment?
Axis focuses on psychological therapy. Comprehensive diagnostic, learning and neurodevelopmental assessments are not offered as a standalone service.
Taking the next step
Start with an appointment enquiry.
You can enquire as a parent, carer, young person or referrer. Use the pathway form to provide the young person’s age, broad concern and preferred appointment format.
Enquire about therapy