Child Psychologist & Educational Therapy in Gold Coast

PsychologyCare now offers Educational Therapy and Early Childhood Intervention. Practical Interventions for Childhood Development and Capacity Building in Teens/Adults with Special Needs. Tammy practices along her two Therapy Dogs, Sunny and Otee. Available in Mudgeeraba. 

Tammy is a teacher with her Bachelor degree in Education and Masters in Special and Additional Educational Needs.  She has worked in Dubai and now in Tweed & Gold Coast, teaching in mainstream schools as well as providing 1:1 inclusive support for students with special needs. 

Sunny is a 3 year old labradoodle with a low-shedding black-silvery fleece coat.  She loves hanging out with everyone, and is most happy if she can rest her head on your lap while you read to her.  She is a quick learner and enjoys practising new tricks to receive her veggie-treat rewards. 

Otee is a 2 year old labradoodle with a low-shedding golden fleece coat.  Otee is a gentle little lady, with an enthusiastic nature.  She is always in the mood for a game!  Otee also loves her vegetables, and will practice tricks over & over, and then lie down with her head on your feet to rest.

NDIS Clients   

Clients may be reimbursed by NDIS under ‘community participation activities’

as: Classes building capacity.

Early Childhood Intervention - $120/hr            (NDIS $180)

Children under 9 years of age - (with or without therapy dog)

• A family-centred approach addressing the needs as voiced by the family.
• Addressing the goals as assessed by the child’s Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist.  

Special Mums and Special Bubs Play Group  (starting date TBA) - $40

Mum’s with babies under 18 months of age

• Meet with other Mum’s who also have a baby with special needs.
• Get together to share and learn in a safe space, with other Mum’s who live life as a ‘different kind of normal'. 

Special Needs Tutoring - $120/hr

Children over 7 years, teens and adults - with the assistance and encouragement of Therapy Dog.

• Addressing and practicing goal-directed programs created by the Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist.
• Practicing therapy homework with the help of our Therapy Dog in fun and interactive activities.

Remedial Literacy and Numeracy Tutoring - $100/hr

All ages needing help in foundational

skills - with the assistance and encouragement of Therapy Dog.

• Screening to assess the learner’s level of understanding and following evidence-based programs to build their knowledge.
• High levels of motivation and engagement are maintained with the help of our Therapy Dog in fun and interactive activities.