School Psychology Services
When students need more support with learning or wellbeing, your school can arrange regular onsite therapy, psychological assessments or both.
Advanced Psychology has worked with schools across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria since opening our practice in 2022. We bring experience in educational and developmental psychology and work alongside your existing wellbeing team. Telehealth support is also available where appropriate.
As part of evidence-based practice, we ensure to make time to speak with teachers and families, so the support reflects what they are seeing day to day. For assessments, we agree upfront on what each assessment will cover and the school and the family receive practical recommendations they can use to plan classroom adjustments and student support.
Our school psychology experience
Assessments we provide
We conduct cognitive, educational (including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia), adaptive functioning (Vineland), ADHD and autism assessments.
Psychology staffing options for your school
Depending on what your school's need, direct support from a registered psychologist or work with a supervised master’s-level psychology student may be best suited. Our placement students undertake assessment and therapy work under supervision and after completing their initial training at our clinic. They are in the final stages of their training and are working towards general registration. In either option they are supervised by a psychologist endorsed in both clinical psychology and educational and developmental psychology, with more than 10 years of experience.
Onsite therapy
We provide evidence-based, neuroaffirming therapy that takes account of each student’s strengths, needs and school environment. We make time for parent consultations and follow-up and liaise closely with teachers and the wellbeing team so strategies discussed in therapy can be put into practice at school and at home.
How schools use our psychology services
When your wellbeing team needs more capacity, regular psychology days can give students access to therapy at school and give the team time to discuss what’s happening in class.
If several students need assessments, we can schedule assessment days for your school. We agree upfront on how many students we can see and when reports are expected. Each report includes practical recommendations for classroom support.
These options draw on work we have delivered with schools across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. They show what your school could arrange, from regular support one to four days a week to a one-off assessment visit. All services are individualised and tailored to your school's needs.
Regular onsite therapy
• Easier access to therapy. Students can attend regular sessions at school, without families needing to travel to a clinic. • Practical support for teachers. We set aside time to discuss what teachers are seeing in class and suggest strategies they can use during the school day. • Support that fits the student. We provide evidence-based, neuroaffirming therapy and use parent consultations to understand what is happening at home and at school.
Regular assessment days
• Assessments for several students. Set aside regular time for assessments alongside the wellbeing support your school already provides. • Clear scope and timing. We agree upfront on which students we can see, what each assessment will cover and when your team can expect reports and feedback. • Recommendations teachers can use. Findings help your team understand what may be getting in the way of learning or participation and plan classroom adjustments.
Therapy and assessments - mixed services
• Keep therapy running while assessments progress. Students can attend regular sessions while others are assessed for learning, attention or developmental needs. • Set aside time for both. For example, your school could arrange one day a week for therapy and one for assessments, with time to speak with teachers and parents. • Plan ahead each term. We agree on how many students we can support and when your team can expect assessment reports and classroom recommendations.
One-off school assessment visits
• Arrange a dedicated visit when several students need assessments. We provide onsite assessment visits to schools across metropolitan Melbourne and regional and rural Victoria. • Know what to expect before the visit. We agree on which assessments are needed, how many students we can see and when reports are expected. • Get practical guidance for the classroom. Reports and feedback help your team plan adjustments and support for each student.
Professional development for schools and kindergartens
• Choose a topic that matters to your team. Sessions can focus on neurodivergence, emotional regulation, learning differences or supporting children as they transition to Prep. • Work through situations your staff encounter. We tailor the session to your setting and the age group you support, using examples from classrooms or kindergarten rooms. • Take away strategies your team can use. Staff leave with practical ideas for adapting routines, supporting participation and responding when children become overwhelmed.
Consultation and supervision
• Get guidance on a student’s learning, wellbeing or participation. We can review existing reports, talk through what staff are seeing and help your team decide which classroom adjustments to try. • Arrange a standalone consultation or invite us to contribute to a Student Support Group meeting where appropriate. • Book regular supervision for your wellbeing team. We provide time to reflect on complex situations, work through decisions and agree on practical next steps.
Let’s talk about what your school needs
Use a free 15-minute call to tell us what support your school already has in place, where you need extra help and what you would like to plan for. We can talk through which options fit your priorities and budget.