

We can support you with:
School Refusal Counselling
(at the St Kilda Clinic)
Exercise Based Therapy
(Personal & Group)
Professional Development
(Speaking & Training)
Outdoor Counselling
(Walk & Talk)
TeleHealth
(Counselling via Video Call)
Social Skills Groups
(For Neurodiverse children)
Home & School Visits
(Outreach)
Parent Support
(Child-focused)
Holiday Programs
('Fit for School')
Practical evidence-based therapy.
The phenomenon of School Refusal in Australia

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New Services Spotlight:
Our social skills groups offer a safe and welcoming space for neurodiverse children to improve their socialisation and self-esteem. Led by experienced facilitators, our program focuses on developing practical skills and strategies to navigate social situations and foster meaningful connections with peers.

Guiding parents to understand, support, and address their child's school refusal through tailored strategies.

Supportive, structured method for gently confronting and managing school-related anxieties.

Structured, physical exercise approach to enhance mood, reduce fear, and facilitate school readiness

Discover how our Advocacy & School Liaison service can align your child's therapeutic needs with school policies, a strategic approach to tackle school refusal
Meet our therapy dog Max!
School refusal is a behavioral disorder in which a child or adolescent experiences significant anxiety about attending school and may refuse to go to school or stay in school.
School refusal can be caused by a variety of factors, including anxiety, depression, separation anxiety, and bullying. It can have a significant impact on a child's academic, social, and emotional development.
If you are concerned that your child may be experiencing school refusal, we are here to help. We can provide you with support to help your child get back to school.
Clinic Info
Phone & Email
Open Hours
Bookings are essential
Mon - Fri
By Appointment 9am-7pm
Saturday
By Appointment
Sunday
Closed
John Chellew, Director of the School Refusal Clinic
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(Easy parking at the rear)
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