Specialised psychological support for children, adolescents, and those who have experienced trauma. Evidence-based care delivered with warmth, patience, and genuine compassion.
"Healing begins when you feel truly heard — and that starts here."
Who We Are
YouFirst Psychological Services is led by a Registered Psychologist with over 6 years of clinical experience across education, child protection, and private practice settings.
With a special interest in working with children and adolescents, and those who have experienced traumatic events, every session is designed to feel safe, supportive, and empowering — at your pace.
Sessions are tailored to each child or adolescent's developmental stage, with age-appropriate language and techniques.
Trained in CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy — using the right tool for each individual.
Your privacy and your child's safety are paramount. Everything shared in sessions is strictly confidential and protected.
Skills and strategies built in therapy are designed to last — supporting wellbeing long after sessions conclude.
What We Offer
Therapeutic interventions and comprehensive assessments — for children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma and mental health challenges.
CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges.
A specialised, evidence-based approach for children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic events.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing — a powerful, research-backed therapy to process and heal from traumatic memories.
Focused on improving relationships and communication, IPT is highly effective for depression and emotional difficulties in young people and adults.
Comprehensive cognitive, neurodevelopmental (ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders), and trauma & mental health assessments with detailed reporting.
Creation, implementation, and training for Behaviour Support Plans — helping individuals, families, and educators build positive, sustainable change.
Our Process
We've made beginning your journey as easy and comfortable as possible — for you or your child.
Reach out by phone or email. We'll have a brief conversation to understand your needs and answer any questions.
A thorough first session to understand background, goals, and what support will be most effective.
Together we develop a tailored plan using evidence-based approaches aligned to your unique circumstances.
Regular sessions, progress reviews, and adaptive strategies ensure continued growth and wellbeing.
"Every child deserves to feel safe, understood, and capable of thriving — no matter what they've been through."Our Guiding Philosophy
Client Stories
Words from those who have taken the first step toward healing.
"Our daughter was struggling after a traumatic experience and we didn't know where to turn. The care she received was patient, skilled, and genuinely transformative. She is thriving now."
"The ADHD assessment was thorough, clearly explained, and gave us everything we needed to finally get our son the right support at school. We felt heard at every step."
"After years of trying to manage on my own, the EMDR sessions helped me process things I thought I'd never get past. I finally feel free. I can't recommend this enough."
Get In Touch
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but it's the most important one. Reach out today — we'd love to hear from you.