By Leah Henzen (Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology) Since talking with friends, family, teachers and clients these last few days, I know I’m not alone in feeling really anxious and sad about our young children returning to school this week. In many ways it feels like this week is bigger, more challenging and more unknown that all…
Telehealth (phone and video consultations) The following information explains how you can continue receiving your sessions by telehealth (phone or video). Although you may not think it necessary to set-up telehealth right now, please consider how quickly things are developing and changing in response to COVID-19; it is possible that at very short notice…
Deakin University’s Global Obesity Centre (GLOBE) have recently publicised their proposal to weigh primary school children, in order to gain data on the “obesity crisis”. As I read about this, I couldn’t help but wonder if anyone at GLOBE had actually stopped to consider the effects of this proposal on the innocent children it involves.…
We are so pleased to be named Finalists in the Casey Cardinia Business Awards 2017 for the second year in a row! Everyone at Lakeside Psychology, including management, psychologists and administration staff give their all to provide the very best service possible to our clients and the community, and we want to say a huge…
A big congratulations to Melissa Giaquinta for being endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist! Melissa has completed specialised study into the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, and we are proud to have her on the team at Lakeside Psychology. Clinical Psychologist is a title given to psychologists who undertake specific training in assessment, diagnosis and…
By Catherine Eldridge (Child & Adolescent Psychologist) Amaze (Autism Victoria) describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a developmental condition which impacts on aspects of a person’s brain and development. Symptoms of ASD usually become noticeable in early childhood, and while many children are diagnosed at this time, others whose symptoms are milder find themselves being…
Lakeside Psychology now offers cognitive and full educational assessments for children experiencing learning difficulties, dyslexia, intellectual disability or giftedness. Why are Cognitive Assessments used? Your child may benefit from a cognitive assessment if you have concerns for your child experiencing an intellectual disability, or wish to gain some initial information regarding your child’s cognitive strengths,…
FOOD WITHOUT FUSS – A group program to help overcome childhood eating problems. By Leah Henzen (Psychologist), Lakeside Psychology. Helping young people develop a healthy relationship with food is something I am really passionate about. I believe that eating is one of life’s simple pleasures that everybody, young and old, should be able to enjoy.…
After a busy year of maternity leave at home with two little boys, it is with great excitement that we welcome back Leah Henzen to Lakeside Psychology. Leah specialises in providing help for body image disturbance, weight management counselling, eating difficulties and eating disorders. She has specialised in these areas for the past six years…
We are extremely excited to welcome our newest psychologist, Ailsa Lord. Ailsa is a registered psychologist with experience working in schools providing help for children and adolescents for a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, adjustment, self-esteem, self-harm, and family conflict, as well as providing support for parents. Ailsa holds a Master in Counselling Psychology…