natashapsychology is an APS and AHPRA Registered Clinical Psychologist that provides therapy for clients across the age span. An area of specific experience is working with Infants, Toddlers, Children and Adolescents.

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natashapsychology is interested in working with Foster Children, their Carers and Families. This includes working alongside DOCS to achieve positive outcomes for Foster children. We provide Parenting Upskilling for DOCS Staff and Carers with Children with Complex needs, such as (but not limited to) Reactive Attachment Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, ODD/CD, Mood Disorders and ASD. We also work closely with Carers of Indigenous Children and their Families, focusing on Transgenerational/Developmental (Complex) PTSD.

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natashapsychology is an approved Provider Panel Member for the Australian Government Department of Social Services Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) Early Intervention Service. This service provides funding to children under six years of age diagnosed with ASD to allow access to a range of Evidence-Based Early Intervention Services and Programmes. I can provide guidance and the assessment for approval into the Programme and the associated Intervention Services.

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natashapsychology is also listed on the APS Practitioner Register for working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).

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Areas of Interest: Anxiety (Social, Adjustment Disorder, GAD, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Atypical), Depression (Major, Dysthymia, Psychotic, Atypical), Personality Disorders, Mood Disorders, Addictions (Technology, Alcohol, Drugs, Sexual etc.), Developmental/Transgenerational (Complex/Simple) PTSD, Child Neglect/Abuse, ASD, ADHD, ODD, CD, Behaviour & Learning Difficulties, Pain Management (including Somatic Symptoms), Complex Psychopathology including Reactive Attachment Disorder, Attachment/Bonding issues, BPAD, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociation, Self Harm, Suicidality (Acute & Chronic presentations).

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Please find attached a table that outlines the range of services that are currently provided through this Private Practice on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW under the different funding avenues of ATAPS, Better Access, Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP), Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Health Funds, and Workers Compensation.

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natashapsychology also has a workshop series on Resolving Vilification (i.e., False Complaints, Defamation, and Bullying in the Schoolyard, Workplace and Social Media). This workshop focuses on Bullying concerning Adults, Children and Adolescents and its impact on their families and overall Mental Health.

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Additionally, natashapsychology would be happy to come to your office to discuss the services that we can provide for Foster Children, their Carers and Families. We also offer Educational Presentations on common Behavioural and Developmental concerns encountered with Foster children for in-staff upskilling. Topics are listed above. We would be available to do a single presentation or a series of presentations weekly or monthly.