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Animals helping humans achieve mental wellbeing

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!)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CONTACT US

Phone - 07 3164 6500

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  LOCATION

STRATHPINE
Unit 8/32 Dixon Street
Strathpine

Phone:  07 3164 6500

Email:  info@wagtherapy.com.au

Web: www.wagtherapy.com.au

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