Prior to taking on a referral for your child, we will always speak with their carer/s first. We want to understand why they believe a child might benefit from counselling and a bit about the family dynamic. We involve families as much as we can in our work. We also engage with schools and other services where appropriate and helpful, and always with consent from you and the child in your care. During our sessions kids can expect to draw, talk about their concerns, play therapeutic games and learn new skills.

Our kids session times can vary depending on age, level of concentration and whether family, health services or school consultation is involved in the support we are providing. We can discuss this further with you at your free initial consultation or first session.

While we certainly offer support to parents and children who might have received a diagnosis, we do not provide any assessment services at Amaya. We encourage you to work with your GP to identify the best service and referral pathways to assist you with this kind of support.