Psychological therapy for

Autism and ADHD

Jess is a registered psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate and effective psychological support for autistic and ADHD children . Her approach is rooted in neurodiverse affirming practices, ensuring that each child's unique strengths and challenges are recognised and respected. Jess believes in empowering children and their families by offering tailored strategies to enhance their quality of life.

Services

Jess offers a range of specialised services designed to address various aspects of your child's development and well-being:

1. Managing Anxiety: Jess helps children develop coping mechanisms to manage anxiety, allowing them to navigate their world with more confidence and less stress.

2. Enhancing Social Skills: Social skills training focuses on improving communication and interaction while maintaining a neuro-affirming perspective, helping children build meaningful relationships and connect more effectively with others.

3. Improving Executive Functioning: Jess provides strategies to enhance executive functioning skills such as organisation, planning, and time management, aiding children in their daily tasks and academic performance.

4. Boosting Self-Esteem and Confidence: Therapy sessions are designed to foster a positive self-image and boost self-confidence, empowering children to believe in their abilities and embrace their uniqueness.

5. Developing Resilience Strategies: Jess is dedicated to equip children with tools to build resilience, enabling them to adapt to changes and overcome challenges with greater ease and determination.

6. Addressing Restricted Diets: Jess also focuses on restricted diet or ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), which is often linked to sensory sensitivities or anxiety in neuro divergent children. Jess is trained to use tailored approaches to help children expand their dietary preferences and make varied food choices, improving their overall nutrition and well-being.

My Virtual Therapy Room

Welcome to my virtual therapy room, where compassionate care and advanced technology converge to create a supportive and convenient environment for your child's therapy journey. As a dedicated psychologist I reach out to children and adolescents for whom it is safe to provide Telehealth psychological sessions, for conveniency, comfort or accessibility. These sessions can be accessed by clicking on your personalised video link at the day and time of the appointment. I am committed to providing high-quality support that integrates into your family’s needs and life and that keeps children engaged by integrating different strategies such as evidence based psychological therapy and games. Some children access these appointments from a private room at school, or from the safety of their bedroom after school. Others prefer to talk while they walk around their backyard, lie in their special place, or simply sitting at their desk. Together, we will work towards achieving your child's goals and fostering their growth and well-being.

Jessica Pezzato
Registered Psychologist
BA; MSc.Psych; CEDC

AHPRA Reg: PSY0002443042