Our psychologists are trained and experienced in helping adolescents and adults for a range of problems and psychological disorder. They can help with any of the following areas:
Our psychologists are trained and experienced in providing the highest quality and most effective treatments available. These include:
Family Behavour Therapy for Anorexia in Adolescents (FBT)
Parent Support Group for FBT
Body Image Support Group
For some particular psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders, group treatment programs can be extremely helpful. Group programs typically involve a number of people with similar difficulties getting together for a short amount of time (one or two hours per week) for a number of months, with each session covering different topics. Each meeting is run by a psychologist at our clinic. As much as they are comfortable to do so, group members will share their experiences both in regards to their difficulties and also with what has helped them so far, be given new strategies by the psychologist running the group, and have opportunity to try these and report back to the group, and gain support from each other.
Some group information sessions are also conducted for family members of people experiencing mental health problems. We believe these are extremely helpful for both the family and the person who is having difficulty. These sessions help the family to better understand what their loved one is experiencing and to identify the best ways to help them. This can significantly reduce the stress associated with the problem as the fear of the unknown is eliminated.
Just as with individual therapy there are various ways to fund group treatments. Give us a call to find out fees and discuss when the next group that may be suitable for you is being held.
This is a workshop held by Leah Henzen (Psychologist) who teaches parents and carers proven strategies that will take the stress out of food and feeding your toddler, child or adolescent. Parents and carers will learn simple and practical strategies to help their children freely and joyfully eat both the type and amount of food they need in order to be the healthiest they can be.
Food Without Fuss includes a two-hour group program followed by a problem-solving session a fortnight later where parents and carers can gain assistance with any difficulties they have experienced with using the strategies taught in the program.
For a brief insight into some of the things that will be discussed at Food Without Fuss CLICK HERE.
Next workshop dates:
Cost:
$100 per person or $170 per couple
Includes course, comprehensive written materials and tip sheets, problem-solving session, and light refreshments.
Where:
Lakeside Psychology, 4/38 Lakeside Blvd, Pakenham VIC 3810
How to register:
Call Lakeside Psychology on 5941 3575. Places are limited.
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.…
Our psychologists are available to attend schools and classrooms to present on topics related to psychology, to teach students and staff about mental health, and to provide insight into students thinking about a career as a psychologist.
We have presented at St Michael’s Primary School in Berwick, Beaconsfield Upper Kindergarten, Lakeside College, St Michaels Primary School and St Columba Primary School in Bunyip.
Please call us on 5941 3575 for more details.
Our psychologists can provide presentations at your workplace on a range of topics such as stress management, mental health strategies, or resilience. We have presented at the Pakenham Library, to the Pakenham Rotary Club and at the Pakenham Diabetes Awarness Group. Please call us on 5941 3575 for more details.