Early intervention is extremely important for young children. Kristelle offers effective, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to children, adolescents, and their families. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Attachment Theory inform her practice. She is experienced in working with neurodiversity and modifying interventions to meet the needs of each individual child and family.
Treatment Areas: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Conduct/Behavioural difficulties, Depression, Developmental delays, Learning Difficulties, Emotion Regulation (i.e. Anger), Bullying, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Stress, Time Management, Parenting Support.
Kristelle is able to accept clients with NDIS plans that are self-managed or plan-managed. Sessions are charged at the recommended NDIS pricing for psychological therapy. Travel is charged at the hourly session rate.
Individuals may be able to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per year, providing they have a GP Mental Health Care Plan and referral from their General Practitioner, Paediatrician, or Psychiatrist. Please contact Medicare for more information.
Private paying clients that do not receive a Medicare rebate for the session may be eligible with their private health fund for a subsidy. This is dependent on the health cover policy and insurance company.
Kristelle carries out cognitive assessments to assess a persons’ intellectual functioning and strengths and weaknesses in areas such as verbal and non-verbal intelligence, speed of information processing and working memory. Assessments include a background interview with the parent or carer, information gathering from the child’s school, a one-on-one assessment session, observations of the child, a feedback session with the parent or carer, and a detailed written report with practical and specific recommendations. Assessments are offered to young people of all ages.
Kristelle became an accredited Autism SA diagnostician in 2015 and currently undertakes single diagnostic assessments. There is no biological test for ASD. Instead, it is diagnosed through observation and interaction with an individual, in conjunction with background information relating to development, health and behaviours. No two individuals’ experience of ASD is the same. This means that the specific requirements of the autism diagnostic process can vary depending on the need. A diagnosis of ASD offers a clear profile of an individual’s strengths and areas for growth, helping individuals and their families gain a better understanding of how they function and why certain challenges or behaviours may arise. It can also open doors to support services and guide the development of tailored assistance. This is often what families use to apply for NDIS funding.
A Medicare rebate may be available for an ASD assessment with an appropriate referral from a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist (not a GP). Please contact Medicare for more information.
Kristelle is committed to creating an inclusive space and offering services free from discrimination. We welcome all children, teens, and families, regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
