Alternative Direction has a systemic approach to practice. This means that clients are understood not only at an individual level but as people in relationships and who belong to families, groups and communities.
Our team is interested in understanding how the interactional patterns and dynamics of these relationships contribute to problems but are also a broader focus for meaning making and change for clients.
We are committed to trauma informed practice and creating a therapy space that offers connection, calm and safety for our clients and their families. Our primary focus is creating a context for change and safety for clients to meet their inner world.
The childhood years are marked with immense development across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains and bumps in the road are to be expected. Managing the transition to school is major task for children in this age group and difficulties in this area may mean that your child would benefit from additional support. Anxiety is a common presenting issue for children in this age group, as well as emotional regulation skills, behaviour support or social skills.
Adolescence is a time of rapid change where young people (and their parents) experience new challenges. This can include navigating boundaries and independence, responsibilities, roles, risk and identity. Teens will often seek assistance around managing stress and regulating emotions and behaviour, peer difficulties, self-esteem and identity issues and relationship issues/conflict with their parents. Some young people will need assistance with mental health issues such as anxiety, mood disorders, self-harm/suicidal ideation and eating disorders.
A modern, convenient location within Strathpine Specialist Centre, with ample parking, shopping, dining, and public transport.
Unit 1/32 Dixon St, Strathpine, 4500
