Child Groups

Excellence in Child Clinical Psychology

Child Groups at Mindworx Psychology

Helping Kids Feel Confident, Brave, and Resilient

At Mindworx Psychology, we offer evidence-based group programs designed to support children and teens in developing the skills they need to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, build friendships, and thrive.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or social confidence, our small-group programs provide a safe and supportive space to learn, grow, and connect with others. Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming, our child mental health groups and programs are designed to help your child thrive.

Cool Kids, Cool Little Kids, and Chilled Program for Anxiety

Research shows most young people who complete the Cool Kids programs show significant improvements. Following treatment, there are marked increases in school attendance, academic achievement, confidence, number of friends, and involvement in extra-curricular activities. We also see decreases in worry, shyness, fear and family distress.

  • Learning about feelings and anxiety

  • Detective thinking, and learning to think more realistically

  • Ways that parents can help

  • Fighting fear by facing fear (stepladders)

  • Learning to solve a problem

  • Building assertiveness and dealing with teasing

Cool Kids at Mindworx Psychology

Understanding Depression

We know that no two people experience depression in the same way. Because of that, no two treatments will be exactly the same either.
By understanding what’s causing your low mood, and what is maintaining it, we can work with you to decide which treatments are most likely to help. Our psychologists will develop an individual treatment plan suited exactly to your unique situation.

It’s rare for one approach to be the perfect fit for your needs. At Mindworx Psychology we use our experience and training to draw strategies from a range of evidence based treatments, including:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) includes cognitive therapy that helps address dark thoughts, unhelpful thoughts and hidden beliefs that can trigger and maintain low mood. 

Behavioural activation skills can help you to find the enjoyment and motivation to take part in activities that are important to you.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy – an advanced form of cognitive therapy that helps identify and transform deep-seated patterns and beliefs about yourself, others, and the world, leading to healthier thinking and behaviours.

This approach is particularly effective for individuals who have long-standing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, self-sabotaging behaviours, or complex trauma histories.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness techniques teach us to live in the present moment, to let go of judgement and worry, and to practice acceptance.

Studies show that mindfulness training can lead to changes in the brain – and we know that many techniques help in managing mood, and in relapse prevention.

Interpersonal Therapy

In many cases, a low or depressed mood is related to problems in our relationships at home, work or with others.

IPT can help build understanding and skill in the ways you relate to, react to, and interact with the important people in your life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

ACT focuses on taking action towards living a rich and meaningful life.

ACT incorporates elements of mindfulness, but also taps into our values systems, and teaches us to experience our thoughts, feelings and urges without letting them rule us.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is evidence-based therapy designed to help people process distressing memories, reduce emotional intensity, and break free from the impact of past trauma.

EMDR uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess difficult experiences, allowing for healing without needing to relive the trauma in detail.

Medicare Rebates for our groups

If you have a referral from a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician, you can access up to 10 group session rebates on their mental health care plan. This is in addition to the 10 individual rebates that can be claimed.

Speak to our intake team for more information.

Personalised support for anxiety

Psychologists at Mindworx Psychology work with clients of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Our clinical team uses evidence based group programs as well as individual work using CBT, EMDR and VR (virtual reality) to treat a range of conditions. We can help with:

  • agoraphobia
  • assertiveness
  • depression
  • emotion regulation
  • generalised anxiety and worry
  • health anxiety
  • issues related to self-esteem
  • low mood
  • obsessive compulsive disorder
  • panic
  • parenting
  • post-traumatic stress
  • separation anxiety
  • social anxiety
  • specific phobias
  • stress management.

Our Location

Suite 206, 10 Century Circuit, Norwest Central, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2155

Appointment Times

Monday – Thursday 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday 8:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 3:00PM
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Fees & Insurance

You do not need a GP referral to book an appointment at Mindworx Psychology.

Medicare Rebates are available if you have a valid referral from a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician.

Your Private Health Fund may offer cover for Psychology Services – you can check this directly with your fund.