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Groups

Creating Confidence for Life is a program run by Clinical Psychologist, Georgia Watkins-Allen for preventing and reducing childhood anxiety.

The program is an evidence-based program which assists young people aged 8 to 16 years to develop skills to manage and cope with feelings and situations. Creating Confidence for Life teaches skills to cope with anxiety more effectively and build emotional resilience, problem-solving abilities and self confidence.

The cognitive-behavioural program involves an initial individual assessment with one of our psychologists to determine the best treatment, 10 sessions typically after school and a workbook to keep and use for future reference. The program is run in pairs or small groups with people of a similar age.

Attendance at all 10 sessions is an imperative part in ensuring the effectiveness of the program and optimal benefit for them. Sessions are structured around shared experiences and rehearsal and practice of skills with peers in either pairs or small groups. Consequently attendance at all sessions is an important part of learning, support and commitment.

Creating Confidence for Life may be helpful for:-
• Separation anxiety
• Down mood
• Social difficulties
• Physical stress symptoms
• Nervousness and phobias
• Low self-esteem
• Bulling

Bookings

A referral is not required to make a booking unless you intend to claim Medicare rebates.

Before enrolling in the program, an initial appointment with one of our psychologists is required to determine the suitability of the program and the best course of treatment.

To make a booking, please contact our psychology receptionist.

Rebates

Private health funds may offer a rebate for this program. Please check with your fund.

This program is eligible for Medicare rebates if you have the correct referral from your General Practitioner or Pediatrician. If you would like to discuss your eligibility, please see your doctor.

Up-front payment for each appointment is required on the day of the appointment. You can then present your receipt to your health fund or Medicare for your rebate if you qualify.

Further Information

Please contact our psychology reception.