Sharyn Jones Psychologist

Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Sharyn recognises the importance of ensuring children and adolescents are supported as they develop into adults. Sharyn is also a qualified teacher and thus understands the importance of managing behaviour and supporting emotional development and well-being in both the home and school environments. She has spent time working in school behaviour support programs as well as five years at Kids Helpline as a counsellor. Sharyn can assist with issues such as:Bullying;School transition difficulties;Life goals;School stress;Anxiety;Depression;ADHD;Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Trauma; Grief and loss;Addictions (eg internet gaming).Child and Adolescent Psychological AssessmentSharyn is trained in the administration and interpretation of a number of psychological tools required to undertake cognitive and learning assessments of children and adolescents. These include:Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – fourth edition.Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – fifth edition.Sharyn is also qualified in the administration and interpretation of a range of adaptive behaviour scales and diagnostic tools that may be necessary to implement appropriate interventions to assist your child with their learning or mental health difficulties. These include:Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – second edition.Autism Spectrum Rating Scales.Conners – third edition.Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System – third edition.*Terms & Conditions for Psychological Testing ServicesParentingParenting is a challenging job that carries no manual or handbook, this can often create difficulties for parents as they experiencing this challenging, yet what can be an extremely rewarding, journey. Sharyn is a trained Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) practitioner and has extensive experience in providing parenting support and counselling.Mental Health and Wellbeing in AdultsAs a registered psychologist, Sharyn has experience providing support to adults of various ages and backgrounds for a range of issues. These include:Depression;Anxiety;Addictions (drug, alcohol, gambling and technology);Grief and Loss;Workplace bullying;Workplace stress and burnout;Awareness of thoughts and behaviours that are impacting on client wellbeing.TherapiesTherapeutic interventions used by Sharyn include:Motivational interviewing;Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT);Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT);Solution-Focused Therapy; Child Centred Play Therapy. SummarySharyn has a friendly and down-to-earth nature with a focus on providing clients with a safe space to share their story. She provides understanding and support with the purpose to walk with clients through their journey and towards achieving their goals.