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Child Psychology
Helping little people and their parents with big feelings and challenges. Young children can feel and express a lot of big feelings.
Teen Psychology
Not quite child and not yet adult, the Teen years are a time of identity development. We stand in the storm of change and transition with you.
Adult Psychology
From small steps to the bigger goals we are here to support and empower your mental health and wellbeing to live an effective life.
Welcome
The Centre for Effective Living is a Psychology practice serving the Hornsby and Hills community. Located in the leafy Hornsby Shire suburb of Westleigh, we provide a wide range of mental health services for individuals, families and children. If you our someone you love is struggling with an emotional or mental health problem, call us now to make an appointment – and take the first step in getting the support you need.
Taking those first steps to see a Psychologist can be daunting. At The Centre For Effective Living we take those steps with you. Psychologists to the Hornsby and Hills community we are a group practice with a collective experience of over 50 years. We make sure you are matched with the right Psychologist for you.
Embracing Emotions Mindfully
"I hate feeling this way" "I can't stand this feeling" "It’s stupid and unacceptable to feel this way" Do you ever think this way in regards to how you feel? Do you dislike feeling unpleasant emotions? Do you try to avoid unpleasant emotions in any way you can? It is...
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How To Support Friends and Family Who Care For Children With Autism
Supporting friends and family who care for children with autism “It must be upsetting to see such small successes.” “I don’t know how I could do it” “My friend had a child that was a late talker, but now the parents can’t stop him from talking!” These are just a few...
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An open letter to a parent of a child with Autism
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Get in Touch
- Phone: 1800 832 588
- Fax: 02 8076 3508
- Psychologist Hornsby and Hills
- 130 Duffy Ave
Westleigh 2120
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