About Us
With comprehensive educational and clinical training our psychologists and Occupational Therapist are dedicated to providing the highest standards of psychological assessment and intervention.
At Spectrum we help to improve lives, understand and accept diversity, and work together to reach goals and aspirations.
We provide affordable services with a minimal gap or no cost for families eligible for rebates under the: FaHCSIA ‘Helping Children with Autism Package’; Medicare ‘Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative’; North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH); National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS); and many further agencies.
Spectrum Psychology Centre features in an article published by the Sunshine Coast Daily. Read here.
Our Services
Challenges
- Individuals of all ages with behavioural, social, cognitive and emotional challenges
- Learning (Cognitive and Educational Assessments)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Relationships
- Life transitions, adjustment and building resilience
- Insomnia
- Anger
- Diet and Health
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Addictions
Therapies
- Individual, family and group
- Home and School based
- Skype, Phone, and Face time Available
Group Therapy
- Early-Intervention (2-4 year olds)
- Social, Emotional and Educational Skills (5-7 year olds)
- Self-Esteem and Resilience (8-12 year olds)
- Teen Social Skills and Resilience (13 years plus)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Diagnosis for Children through to Adults
- Early-Intervention
- Occupational Therapy (e.g., Sensory Profiles, development of fine and gross motor skills)
- Educational Assessment and Individualised Education Plan (IEP)
- School Observations and Teacher Advice
- Family Education
- Social, Emotional and Educational skills groups for 2-4 year olds, 5-7 year olds and 8-12 year olds.
Meet Our Practitioners
Spectrum Psychology was founded by psychologist Natasha Hutchison in January 2012. Natasha is a qualified Applied Behaviour Analysis Practitioner who also facilitates a range of Early Intervention, Adolescent and Teen programs that see your young person achieve successes across all settings.
Trish has over 20 years of experience in working with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related Developmental Disabilities in special schools, Special Education Units, Early Childhood Development Programs (ECDP), and mainstream classrooms.
Cooper is passionate about supporting children, young people and their families in achieving brighter futures; completing a range of Educational Assessments; and, developing effective academic, social and behavioural management tools for children, young people and both their parents and teachers.
Tessa is a registered psychologist with a Master of Science degree in child and adolescent psychology from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Kylie is the captain of the ‘Spectrum Ship’, ensuring that all practitioners and their clients are well looked after from navigating the family friendly centre and coordinating appointment times, to understanding eligibility for funding, and ensuring your experience at the Centre is positive.
Aisling is a registered psychologist. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, parents and adults.