PSYCHOLOGY

Supporting minds, building confidence, and promoting wellbeing.

At River, our psychology team works alongside individuals and families to better understand how people think, feel, and experience the world - so we can help support emotional health, cognitive development, and daily functioning in a way that’s empowering and personal.

We take a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to every session. Whether you're navigating mental health concerns, seeking a diagnosis, or simply wanting to improve wellbeing, we’re here to support you.

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Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.

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Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy. 〰️

Who We Work With:

  • Children and adolescents

  • Adults with disability or mental health challenges

  • Families and carers

  • NDIS participants (self- and plan-managed)

Current Availability:

We currently have immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.
Referrals can be submitted online or through our admin team -no waitlists.

Our Services:

  • Psychological therapy & intervention

  • Diagnostic assessments

  • Functional capacity assessments

  • Reports for NDIS, schools or other services

  • Positive behaviour support collaboration

How We Work:

  • Our psychologists provide support across Newcastle, the Hunter and the Gold Coast via:

    • Clinic appointments

    • Home and school visits

    • Telehealth sessions

    We work closely with families, carers, schools, support workers and other allied health professionals to ensure truly wraparound care.

FAQ’s:

  • Psychologists help people understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and experiences. We support mental health, wellbeing, emotional regulation, and cognitive development through assessment, therapy, and practical strategies.

  • We support children, teens, and adults - including those living with disability, mental health conditions, or complex trauma—as well as people who want to improve their emotional wellbeing and independence.

  • Our team supports a wide range of needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, and cognitive or social development.

  • No referral is required. You can reach out directly or complete a referral form on our website to get started

  • Yes, our psychologists are qualified to provide diagnostic assessments for conditions such as autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other neurodevelopmental or mental health concerns.

  • A functional capacity assessment evaluates how someone manages daily tasks and identifies what supports may help them thrive. It’s often used for NDIS planning or service recommendations.

  • Yes! We offer ongoing psychological therapy and intervention, as well as one-off or formal assessments, depending on your needs.

  • Absolutely. We often work collaboratively with families, carers, educators, and support teams to ensure wraparound support and shared understanding.

  • We use a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and person-centred approach. Therapy is always tailored to the individual and their goals.

  • Simply contact our team or complete a referral form online. We’ll be in touch to chat about your needs and arrange the best first step.