PORT Psychology Child and Adolescent Counselling specialises in child and adolescent mental health with extensive experience in working with young people from four to 25.
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Principal psychologist Ben French said it was very important to have a business like it in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
“This practice is child focussed using play therapy and developmentally appropriate techniques to work with young people. I can see up to eight clients a day and that client load is increasing.”
He said adults and children go to a counsellor for a variety of reasons and the business looked at supporting children and young adults suffering through a variety of difficulties from social to emotional issues.
Mr French’s goal as a private practitioner is to bring over a decade of work experience as a mental health professional to the private sector.
He has significant experience working with children and young people at risk as well as those suffering debilitating mental health issues.
“The three years as a school psychologist has helped,” he said.
He also has experience in acute mental health settings which includes working in the community, psychiatric units and running a therapeutic day program for teenagers suffering from severe mental health issues which made it difficult for them to attend school.
He said he brought a lot of different perspectives to the role.
“I have experience using trauma informed approaches to manage difficult behaviours and I want to assist schools and support agencies.”
Further information on Port Child and Adolescent Psychology can be found atwww.portpsychology.com. au, or by contacting Ben French on 0402 450 015 or email benfrench@portpsychology.com.au.
