SUPPORTING YOUR
CHILD’S MENTAL HEALTH
AT SCHOOL
At Psychs in Schools, we work alongside schools and families to support students’ mental health, wellbeing, learning, and development, helping kids in every corner.
We understand that when a child is experiencing challenges at school, it can feel overwhelming for families. We provide in-school counselling to support students, educators, and families to thrive.
Child Psychology Support
Anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation.
Transitions (starting school, moving year levels, or changing schools).
Attention, organisation,
and learning challenges.
Social skills, friendships,
and confidence.
Supporting wellbeing during challenging life events.
Over the past three years, we have supported more than 1,000 students across 100 schools.
What Is School-Based Psychology?
School-based psychology is designed to provide accessible, early support where children spend most of their day.
1 in 5 students experience learning and/or classroom behaviour difficulties.
1) Support occurs at school during school hours.
2) Psychologists work closely with teachers, wellbeing teams & parents.
3) Support may be short-term, targeted, or consultative.
4) The focus is on learning, behaviour, and wellbeing at school.
Our Process
1) Referral or concern raised
A concern may be raised by the school or by parents in collaboration with the school.
2) Parent consent obtained
No support or assessment occurs without informed parent or carer consent.
3) Assessment, observation, or support
This may include individual sessions, observations in the classroom or playground, and consultations with teachers.
4) Feedback and collaboration
Parents receive clear feedback, practical strategies, and opportunities to discuss next steps.
5) Ongoing review or recommendations
Support may conclude once goals are met, or recommendations may be made for continued support.
Our Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) model places us in the top 5% of comparable services, with an average of 85% of students showing measurable improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Counselling usually happens with the student at school, but parent consultations and feedback sessions are a key part.
Parents and carers may be involved through:
Consultation and feedback sessions
Sharing insights about their child’s strengths and challenges
Collaborating on strategies that can be used at home and school.
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Support may last one semester or continue longer. This depends on the student’s needs and the school context.
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Schools typically see observable improvements in student wellbeing within four weeks of counselling commencing, with continued progress over time.
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No cost to families. Our services are covered through school funding.
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Information is handled sensitively and shared only as needed to support your child.
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Yes. Please don’t fear, this is not all on you. Parents are encouraged to speak with their school about accessing school-based psychology support.
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Your child’s privacy is important to us.
Information shared with our psychologists is confidential
Relevant information is shared with the school only to support your child, and with your knowledge
Psychologists adhere to AHPRA registration requirements and ethical guidelines
Confidentiality may be limited if there are concerns about a student’s safety or wellbeing.
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We use data and outcome measures to gauge progress in every session. We ask for feedback at the end of every session to continually tailor our support to your child’s needs.
CONTACT US TODAY
You can speak to your child’s school about accessing our services or contact us below.