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We provide a safe, welcoming environment to support your child’s mental health, developmental, and behavioural challenges. We’re here to help make a difference.
Worried about your child’s learning, development or mental health? We can help! Caterpillar Clinic is a child and adolescent psychology practice that specialises in assessments and clinical interventions for children and young people going through challenging times.
We have a team of registered and provisional psychologists all passionate about supporting children and teenagers to be the best version of themselves. We support families experiencing challenging circumstances, whether this be parent separation, their child’s social or behavioural challenges, school refusal or learning difficulties.
We look forward to providing the best support in managing your child’s mental health, developmental, or behavioural challenges. We really help to make a difference.
Our Services
Experienced, warm, and genuinely caring psychologists
Multiple referral pathways, including direct, medical insurance, Medicare (via your GP), and NDIS
Private and child-friendly premises centrally located in Cairns
Engaging, fun, and individualised sessions
Evidence-based practices using well supported psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT-informed, and Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Practical support and suggestions for parents and carers
– GP Mental Health Care Plans
Accessed after consultation with your child’s GP.
– Paediatrician/Child Psychiatrist referral
– Chronic Disease Management Plan
Accessed after consultation with your child’s GP.
– Direct
However, no Medicare rebates are available with direct services and we do ask for a brief overview of concerns to be provided when you ring to make the appointment.
GP Mental Health Care Plans
Accessed after consultation with
your child’s GP.
Paediatrician/Child Psychiatrist referral
Chronic Disease Management Plan
Accessed after consultation with
your child’s GP.
Connect to Wellbeing
Access after consultation with your child’s GP and approval from Connect to Wellbeing.
Direct
However, no Medicare rebates are available with direct services and we do ask for a brief overview of concerns to be provided when you ring to make the appointment.
Dr Rachel Pearce
Clinical Director, Psychologist & Board Certified Behavior Analyst ®
Early Intervention Program Director, Psychologist & Board Certified Behaviour Analyst ®
Registered Psychologist
Rebecca Byrne
Registered Psychologist
Provisional Psychologists
Pyper Savage
Provisional Psychologist
Sara Petrie
Provisional Psychologist
Caterpillar Clinic specialises in diagnostic assessments and clinical interventions for children and adolescents in Cairns.
NDIS Registered
Medicare Rebates
Ahpra Registered
We’ll get back to you within one business day.
Creating Change for Children
Private child and adolescent psychology practice in Cairns, supporting families through assessment and intervention.
ABN: 35 164 743 846
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