Flourish and Thrive with Us
Child Psychology
Helping little people and their parents with big feelings and challenges. Young children can feel and express a lot of big feelings.
Adolescent Psychology
Not quite child & 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.
Burnout Coaching
Supporting you to find the balance between work, family, and you-time. Providing you with the resources to be the best version of yourself.
Dietetics
We understand that health looks different on everybody. Learn to live a healthful life, in a way that promotes autonomy and dignity.
Occupational Therapy
Mental health occupational therapy can help you regain a sense of achievement, self-esteem, and well-being.
Welcome
The Centre for Effective Living is a Psychology and Well-Being practice serving the Upper North Shore of Sydney. Established in 2012 with one Psychologist working out of Westleigh, we have grown to become a group practice with a combined team experience of over 50 years. We have become an integrative, one stop service which includes psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy and couples and family counselling.
High standards have been set in place, such that we continuously shape and challenge each other’s practice. Therefore, when you see one of us, you get the benefit of all of our collective experience. We know each others’ strengths and passions. Considering your unique situation, we will provide you with the therapist that suits your needs best.
If you or 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.
FREE COVID-19 Resources
Take away some resources written by our Psychologists to help you stay afloat during COVID-19:
- Well-being tips for children and parents
- Managing anxiety during this period
- Staying well with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Caring for others when you are under the pump
Be sure to check our blogs under COVID CARE for more resources
Taking those first steps to see a Psychologist and Well-Being professional can be daunting. At The Centre For Effective Living we take those steps with you. Psychologists, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, and Dietitian to the Hornsby, Gordon and Upper North Shore community, we are a group practice with a collective experience of over 50 years. We make sure you are matched with the right therapist for you.
How do I take care of people I love when I have so many competing care demands? #covidcare
How do I take care of people I love when I have so many competing care demands? #covidcare
Impact of social isolation if you live on your own
It can be harder on us to practice social isolation if you live on your own and you rely on having the company of others as a breather.
Attending to our grief
We may not realise it, we are experiencing dramatic losses during this time of change. Taking care to attend to this will help in knowing why we may be feeling down.
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Get in Touch
- Phone: 1800 832 588
- Fax: 02 8076 3508
Gordon Centre
Suite 2H, Level 2,
802-808 Pacific Highway
Gordon NSW 2072
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Stay safe during this period for those with family violence in their lives #covidcareUnfortunately being forced to stay at home can increase the danger of DFV for some people. If you're at increased risk of harm during this time, here are some tips that might help if you need to get out quickly.
From our Tips for Parents and Children part our COVID-19 resource pack on our website www.effectiveliving.com.au #covidcare
Wondering how you have an online or phone consultation with your therapist and have privacy? Not all of us have this at home - try this! Find a park, enjoy the outdoors and chat with your therapist. The online platform we use works great on a smartphone #covidcare #mentalhealth #wellbeing
Wondering how you have an online or phone consultation with your therapist and have privacy? Not all of us have this at home - try this! Go out for a walk with your earphones. Walking and talking has some great mental health effects, with the body and mind feeling like it is making forward progress. The online platform we use works great on a smartphone #covidcare #mentalhealth #wellbeing