Play Therapy
ConnectED Kids Therapy promotes Child-Centred Play Therapy as a powerful way for children to express themselves using their natural creativity and playfulness. It helps them build relationships and work through their feelings in a safe and confidential space. By playing out their real-life experiences and emotions, kids gain insight and learn to cope with challenges.
This therapy is specifically designed for children aged 3 to 12 and is backed by research, making it a trusted method to help children heal from hurts and thrive in their everyday lives.
Educational Therapy
Educational Therapy at ConnectED Kids Therapy is tailored to help children overcome learning challenges using a blend of educational and therapeutic techniques. The focus is on improving academic skills like reading, writing, and math; while enhancing organisational and study skills. Each child receives personalised one-on-one sessions that include cognitive-behavioral strategies, educational assessments, and collaboration with parents and educators. The therapy aims to build self-esteem, address emotional factors affecting learning, and empower children to become effective learners. Overall, it provides a comprehensive approach to support children academically and emotionally, fostering their success in learning.
Counselling
At ConnectED Kids Therapy, Child-Centered Counselling is provided in a warm and supportive environment. Children can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and confidential space. The goal of counselling is to help children express themselves freely; fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience. Therapeutic approaches are tailored to meet the individual child's developmental needs, focusing on building trust and supporting healing. Counselling aims to promote positive mental health and equip children with skills to navigate challenges confidently.
Who might benefit from the services we provide?
ConnectED Kids Therapy provides support for children facing various challenges including: ADHD; anger and aggressive behaviours; anxiety and depression; autism; bullying; cerebral palsy; chronic illness; cognitive challenges; and issues stemming from divorce and separation. They also offer assistance for children with: down syndrome; dyslexia and dyscalculia; executive functioning difficulties; gender variance; global development delay; grief and loss; literacy and numeracy issues; low self-esteem and self-confidence; neurobiological diagnoses; and those in out-of-home care. Additionally, they address: PTSD; school and social difficulties; school refusal; selective mutism; experiences of sexual or physical abuse; sleep problems; and trauma or attachment issues.
Fees & Structure
Note: Medicare rebates are not available for ConnectED Kids Therapy sessions at this time.
ConnectED Kids Therapy Fees as of 01 July 2024
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Duration: 1.5 hours + 30 minutes of notes
Rate: $193.99 per hour = $387.98
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Duration: 45 minute appointment + 15 minutes notes/prep
Rate: $193.99
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Every 4-5 Sessions/Weeks
Duration: 1 hour
Rate: $193.99 per hour
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Duration: 3 hours
Rate: $193.99 per hour = $581.97
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Responding to emails and telephone enquiries (over 10 minutes)
Rate: $193.99 per hour (charged in 10-minute increments)
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NDIS funded self and plan managed play therapy sessions are funded at the current NDIS Price Guide Rate.
Services at ConnectED Kids Therapy can be accessed under the following NDIS supports:
Early Intervention Supports (0 to 6 years)
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living
Early Childhood Supports - Early Childhood Professional
Capacity Building Supports (Ages 7 to 10 years)
Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living
Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Other Professional