GEELONG CBD CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
Empowering children to thrive through inclusive, personalised care that fosters resilience, self-acceptance, and growth
Welcome to The Youth Mind Collective – Child and Adolescent Psychology
We provide compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming support for children, teens, and their families. Through therapy and assessments, we help young people navigate challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive.
Our approach
At The Youth Mind Collective, we take a holistic, flexible, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to child psychology, ensuring every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. We understand that no two children are the same, which is why we tailor our interventions to honour each child’s unique strengths, needs, and lived experiences.
We believe in the power of early intervention. By equipping children with the right tools, skills, and resilience early on, we help them navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Our team fosters a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where collaboration, trust, and strong therapist-client relationships lay the foundation for meaningful growth.
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Our approach incorporates a range of evidence-based methods—including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), play therapy, mindfulness, and more—to ensure that each child’s learning style is honoured. Whether through structured techniques or creative, play-based experiences, we engage children in ways that make therapy both effective and enjoyable.
We value the child’s journey, which is why we track progress at every stage. By documenting growth over time, we empower families with clear insights into their child's development and next steps, ensuring that every milestone is celebrated and the path forward is always clear. As your child progresses, we continuously revise and adjust goals to reflect their evolving needs, ensuring that therapy remains aligned with their changing growth and challenges.
Above all, we lead with respect, curiosity, and authenticity—listening deeply, communicating openly, and celebrating every child's individuality. Our goal is for every child to feel empowered in their journey, embracing self-acceptance and building a future where they can truly flourish.
Why choose us?
Our Services
The Youth Mind Collective provides holistic and neurodiversity-affirming psychological services for children and adolescents. We offer individualised therapy tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs, supporting emotional regulation, social skills, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and more. Our services are accessible through private referrals, Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), and NDIS funding for self-managed and plan-managed clients. We are committed to creating a flexible, inclusive, and supportive space where every child can thrive.
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Individual Counselling
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Assessments
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Parenting Support
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School Consultation
Meet Our Director
Tessa Andrews is a passionate and dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychologist, deeply committed to helping children and teens navigate life's challenges with empathy, respect, and understanding. With extensive experience supporting children and adolescents facing anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD and autism, learning difficulties, and other emotional and social challenges, Tessa brings a person-centered approach to everything she does.
Tessa founded The Youth Mind Collective to address the need for flexible, neurodiversity-affirming psychological services in the Geelong region. With a belief that therapy should be an empowering, positive experience, she emphasises creating a space where children feel safe, heard, and supported. She believes that play, creativity, and joy are powerful tools in therapy, and that every child deserves to experience the process in a way that is engaging and enjoyable.
Through The Youth Mind Collective, Tessa is committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they need while creating a positive, empowering environment where they can reach their full potential.