Approach Psychology

Approach Psychology is a private psychology practice located in Gordon on Sydney’s North Shore, just 10 minutes from Chatswood and 15 minutes from Hornsby. We offer psychological treatment for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties and would like help in finding solutions to these challenges.

At Approach Psychology, we pride ourselves on individualising therapy and use soundly researched treatment methods, tailored to suit each client’s particular needs. We provide a safe, comfortable and professional environment where clients work alongside their psychologist towards enhanced wellbeing and personal fulfillment. Please click here to access further information about the areas in which we work with clients, or click on the links below for more detailed information.

Depression
Anxiety problems, including
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Excessive Worry
- Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD
- Hoarding Disorder
- Phobias and Specific Fears
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Difficulties
Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Trichotillomania and Skin Picking
Tourette's Disorder and Tic Disorder
Relationship difficulties
Grief
Life adjustment issues
Stress, including study stress
Procrastination
Low Self-Esteem
Anger management
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Parenting
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

We also provide formal assessment of cognitive functioning for children, adolescents and adults, including

Psychometric (IQ) assessment for children aged 6 to 16 years
Psychometric (IQ) assessment for adolescents over 16 years to adults
Academic achievement - to investigate the presence of specific Learning Disabilities (children aged 6 years through to adults)
Memory (clients over 16 years of age)
Attention, Concentration, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity