ABOUT US
Caring & Compassionate Psychologists
W.A.G. Therapeutic Service is a team of Psychologists that utilise highly trained therapy dogs as tools to assist children, young people/teens, and adults with their mental health needs in a playful, fun & caring environment.
Our Psychologists are the only psychologists in Brisbane that are formally trained in the use of animals in a therapeutic capacity by the International Institute of Animal Assisted Play TherapyTM. Our therapy dogs are highly trained and credentialed therapy animals (not just pets!)
MISSION STATEMENT
"To improve the mental health and overall wellbeing of people with the assistance of our trained therapy animals"
SERVICES
Help promote healing and long lasting emotional, cognitive & behavioural changes
The WAG Team has experience in a wide range of issues including:
- Anxiety disorders
- School refusal
- Depression and mood issues
- Stress and worry
- Behavioural problems
- Parenting challenges
- Developing independence in young adults
- Dealing with trauma and family disruption
- Many many more
CHILD & ADOLOESCENT THERAPY
The WAG Team has experience in a wide range of issues including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood issues
- Stress and worry
- Dealing with trauma and family disruption
- Alzheimer's disease & dementia
- Many many more
ADULT THERAPY
WAG have experienced clinicians able to provide the following assessments for children and adolescents:
*Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD);
*Cognitive ability / functioning testing;
*Learning difficulties, including specific learning difficulties;
*Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
COGNITIVE ASSESMENTS
Clinical Supervision - Dr Michelle is STAP-trained and holds Clinical Endorsement with the APS. She is available to provide supervision to psychologists looking to gain their clinical endorsement.
Workshops - Dr Michelle is an engaging presenter to parents and professionals. She can provide presentations on a variety of topics and personalise these to suit the needs of your company, school, or group.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTACT US
Phone - 07 3164 6500
LOCATION
STRATHPINE
Unit 8/32 Dixon Street
Strathpine
Phone: 07 3164 6500
Email: info@wagtherapy.com.au
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