Our Approach
Collaboration Highly Valued
Developmental and attachment-informed care
Holistic and Patient Centred
Colorectal Psychology works best as part of multidisciplinary care. Support may involve collaboration with:
- paediatricians
- paediatric surgeons
- gastroenterologists
- continence nurses
- allied health professionals
Holistic and Patient Centred
Developmental and attachment-informed care
Holistic and Patient Centred
Colorectal Psychology offers a safe and compassionate space to support your child and family. It takes a holistic approach of your child and family and what your journey and experience has been.
Developmental and attachment-informed care
Developmental and attachment-informed care
Developmental and attachment-informed care
A developmental and attachment-informed approach that supports children in ways that are appropriate for their age and strengthens the relationships that help them feel safe and understood.
Neuroaffirming and Inclusive
Neuroaffirming and Inclusive
Developmental and attachment-informed care
We are committed to providing neuroaffirming and inclusive psychological care.
Many children living with complex medical conditions are also neurodivergent, and we recognise the importance of understanding each child’s unique way of experiencing and interacting with the world.
Evidence Based Treatment
Neuroaffirming and Inclusive
Evidence Based Treatment
Therapeutic support is tailored to each child and family. The approaches used will depend on the child’s goals, developmental stage and presenting concerns.
Approaches may include:
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – supporting children and adolescents to manage difficult thoughts and feelings while building psychological flexibilit
Therapeutic support is tailored to each child and family. The approaches used will depend on the child’s goals, developmental stage and presenting concerns.
Approaches may include:
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – supporting children and adolescents to manage difficult thoughts and feelings while building psychological flexibility and focusing on what matters most to them.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – helping children understand the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and developing practical coping strategies.
• Parent-based and attachment-informed approaches – supporting parents in understanding and responding to their child’s emotional and behavioural needs, particularly in the context of medical treatment.
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – when appropriate, this approach may be used to support children who have experienced medical trauma or distressing treatment experiences.