2026
Autism Assessments: What to Expect
Posted By Brittney Bogotto,
06/05/2026 06:00 AM Seeking an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment can feel like a big step. For many families, it comes after a long period of wondering, observing, researching, or receiving feedback from teachers, childcare educators, doctors, or other professionals. For adults, it may follow years of feeling “different” or noticing patterns in social communication, sensory needs, routines, or relationships. At Breakfree Psychology, Autism assessments are designed to provide clarity, understanding, and...
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS — ALL IN ONE PLACE
Posted By Elizabeth Pincott,
30/04/2026 10:00 AM Finding Answers Starts With the Right Assessment Sometimes life feels overwhelming, confusing, or like something just isn't quite clicking. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child's development, an adult seeking clarity about your own mental health, or someone navigating a legal requirement — a psychological assessment can be the most powerful first step toward understanding, support, and change. At Breakfree Psychology Services, we offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based...
Similarities with Trauma informed care and parenting.
Posted By Christina Rains,
28/04/2026 11:00 AM There’s actually a strong overlap between how we understand trauma and how we raise children well. Both areas draw heavily from fields like Developmental Psychology and Trauma-Informed Care, and they converge on a few core ideas: 1. Safety comes firstFor someone who’s experienced trauma—and for a child growing up—feeling safe (physically and emotionally) is foundational. Without that, the brain stays in a state of threat detection rather than learning or connection. 2. Relationships shape...
Why does my psychologist want me to do “homework”?
Posted By Katelyn Gilchrist,
27/04/2026 13:00 PM It is an all-too-common experience that we attend our first therapy session, and due to media representation and our own preconceived notions, we expect the session to just be a chance to talk and nothing else. Which can make receiving homework tasks to complete between sessions confusing. So why do we use them? Firstly, what is homework in the therapy context? Homework refers to the activities completed between sessions. There are many different types of homework that your psychologist...
Behaviours of concern: What are they and how the NDIS understands them
Posted By Daniela Guzzardi,
04/03/2026 17:00 PM When you hear the term “behaviours of concern”, it can sound clinical or even a little intimidating. But in the NDIS and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) world, this simply means any behaviour that puts a person or the people around them at risk, or any behaviour that significantly affects their daily life, wellbeing, or participation. These behaviours are not the person’s fault. They are usually a sign that someone is overwhelmed, distressed, misunderstood, or trying to communicate a...
Learning And The Power To Transform: How Your Early Experiences Have Shaped You, But You Haven’t Finished Learning.
Posted By Sophie Bitters,
24/02/2026 14:00 PM Human beings are wired to notice danger, react quickly, and stay alive. To understand the evolution behind this and how we are built to learn to protect ourselves from danger, we can take a look at our closest relatives, chimpanzee’s. When a monkey senses a threat, its first instinct is to move toward safety in numbers. If its group responds and offers protection, it soon returns to play. But if it faces the danger alone, its body surges with adrenaline, preparing to fight or flee. That surge is...
Parent Support in NDIS Therapy: Because Children Thrive When Parents Feel Supported
Posted By Brittney Bogotto,
18/02/2026 12:00 PM Parent Support in NDIS Therapy: Because Children Thrive When Parents Feel Supported Parenting has always come with challenges, but in today’s world, many families are carrying more than ever. Between busy schedules, rising stress, and fewer support networks, it’s easy for parents to feel overwhelmed or alone. That’s why parent support is such an important part of therapy. Children are deeply connected to their family system, schooling, routines, relationships, and the emotional world around them...
Are coping strategies actually helpful? A guide to coping strategies.
Posted By Katelyn Gilchrist,
03/02/2026 12:00 PM Are coping strategies actually helpful? A guide to coping strategies. The short answer is yes, the long answer depends on what strategies you use and when you use them. What are coping strategies? Firstly, it is important to know what a coping strategy is and why it’s important. Coping strategies are the skills and techniques that we use in our everyday lives to manage stress and cope with difficult situations. While most people have 1 or 2 strategies they rely on, it...