Welcome!

Dear Parent,

Are you looking for a child psychologist to help your child with a specific issue?

I can help with many different academic and personal challenges, including:

• Emotional issues, such as anxiety, depression, anger management, relaxation and stress management
• Thinking skills - critical thinking, problem analysis and creative solutions
• Study skills - techniques and strategies for improved learning and study
• Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and other specific learning disorders
• Intellectual issues, such as assessing giftedness, applying for special needs funding or special consideration
• Social issues, such as friendship problems, bullying and relationship difficulties
• And many more...

Who am I?

My name is Deborah Jepsen I'm an experienced Child Psychologist, specialising in Educational Psychology (also known as School Psychology).

I'm the owner and principal psychologist of School Psychology Services, located in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia.

I mainly work with children from pre-school through to year 12, although I sometimes work with young adults in their early years of tertiary study.

Why see a qualified child psychologist?

Here are three good reasons:

1. Because you'll receive professional psychological services, delivered ethically and soundly based on the weight of scientific research evidence and/or clinical experience. (No quackery, 'fruit-loopery' or any 'fad of the month'!)
2. Because your child will learn vital skills that they can use to overcome challenges and work towards reaching their true potential -- academically and personally.
3. Because the right psychological interventions, when applied EARLY enough, can make a dramatic difference to your child's wellbeing and learning outcomes. 

Here's how I can help...

These two key services are particularly effective in combination:

1. Psychological Assessment
   and
2. Practical, Solution-Focused Counselling 

The insights gained from assessment are used to inform and direct counselling sessions. This allows us to target your child's specific strengths and weaknesses in a much more precise way than would otherwise be possible.

1. Psychological Assessment

Assessment objectively measures your child's cognitive abilities, revealing underlying strengths and weaknesses and providing a direction for targeted individual learning programs and strategies for school and home.

With each Educational Assessment you'll receive a detailed list of learning and behavioural recommendations specifically tailored for your child.

You can immediately apply this information to boost learning effectiveness and improve social outcomes at school and at home.

Assessment is also helpful for:

• Children with dyslexia or other learning disabilities
• Children who may be intellectually gifted
• Determining school readiness

Learn more about assessment

2. Child and Adolescent Counselling

Counselling helps your child to discuss, explore and manage important personal, social and educational issues, such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Anger management
• Friendship issues
• Exam stress
• Study skills
• and many others...

If you are referred for counselling by your GP you may be eligible to claim a medicare rebate for a portion of the fees.

Learn more about counselling

Appointments

Places are limited and it is essential to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Book now for assessment

Book now for counselling

Thanks for visiting and I look forward to meeting you and your child!

Regards,
Deborah Jepsen, MAPS

PS: Remember that early intervention is critical to achieve the best possible outcomes for your child.

***********************

 

Deborah Jepsen appeared on 3RR on the program: Room with a View on Monday 9th November, 2009. Download the interview (mp3 audio file).