Why Umbrella Psychology?
We have passion for working with children and young people
Our psychologists have chosen to focus on working with children, teenagers and young adults. We understand that supporting young people is different from working with adults—and we genuinely love this work.
We love getting to know each young person, understanding what makes them tick, and helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate life and thrive.
We understand young people
Working with young people requires more than simply adapting adult therapy for a younger age group. Our psychologists understand child and adolescent development and use this knowledge to make therapy relevant, engaging and developmentally appropriate.
We understand that confidentiality is particularly important for teenagers. We take the time to explain how confidentiality works, establish clear professional boundaries and create a space where young people can feel comfortable being themselves.
And therapy doesn’t always mean sitting and talking. Our movement gym gives us the flexibility to incorporate movement, games and hands-on activities into sessions, helping young people engage in ways that work for them.
We will find you the right fit
We will take the time to know a bit about you before matching you with a psychologist who we think will be a great fit. Some young people feel more comfortable working with a psychologist of a particular gender, while others don’t have a preference. Our team includes psychologists of different genders, and we’re happy to help find a psychologist who feels like the right fit for each young person.
We collaborate with others to give the best support
Young people don’t exist in isolation. Family, school, friendships and other services can all play an important role in their wellbeing. We take a systemic approach, considering the broader world around each young person and working collaboratively with parents, families, schools and other professionals where appropriate.
We have developed strong professional relationships with other services. When additional support is needed, we can work collaboratively with the people around a young person to create a more connected approach to care.
Our space was made for young people
Our space is designed specifically with children, teenagers and young adults in mind. It’s relaxed, comfortable and welcoming place to be.
Our movement gym allows us to incorporate physical activity and hands-on approaches into therapy, which can be particularly helpful for young people who need to move or who find traditional sit-down therapy less comfortable or engaging.
We work as a team
Our psychologists practice as a team, which means that we have opportunities for peer consultation, ongoing professional development and collaborative work. We are able to share knowledge and skills with one another and work together to ensure best practice approaches are used. This means you get the best out of us.