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
We provide a range of diagnostic assessments, including intellectual impairment or giftedness, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and specific learning disorder (SLD - previously known as dyslexia/dysgraphia/dyscalculia).
We provide evidence-based intervention (CBT, ACT, DBT) for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges (anger, aggression, withdrawal), emotional regulation, developing friendship and play skills, and school challenges (e.g., school refusal).
We provide a specialist service for young (2-9 years) autistic children requiring a holistic intervention approach covering communication skills, play skills, self-care, academic progress, emotion understanding, and friendships.
We offer services to professional partners (schools, daycares, kindergartens, support agencies etc.) on topics that can include disabilities, behaviour support, identification of developmental challenges, supporting children with communication difficulties, and much more.
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
Pyper Savage
Sara Petrie
Caterpillar Clinic is a private child and adolescent psychology practice that
specialises in diagnostic assessments and providing clinical interventions.
ABN: 35 164 743 846
