James
Social Worker, MA, AASW
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James is an experienced child & youth psychotherapist (social worker) who offers a friendly, relationship-based approach that is fully tailored to suit each child or young person (age 5-18). James works by taking into account each individual’s personal challenges, stage of development, interests, wishes, personality, strengths and life circumstances.
James works with all children and young people. James has significant experience supporting neurodivergent young people.
James is an experienced and capable therapist who is fantastic and connecting with children & young people and working with them in a flexible and person-centred way.
Please feel free to book an introduction call via my website to discuss how I may be able to support your child or young person.
Call or Email James Pateras now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4427 7119
Let's Connect (03) 4427 7119
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- NDIS
James Pateras
Social Worker, MA, AASW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers James Pateras
- In Practice for 6 years
- Social Work, Master, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Australian Catholic University in Youth Work (Ba) Youth Work / 2020
- Diploma from Australian Catholic University Youth Work / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
James Pateras
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 4427 7119
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Neurodivergence
- Life Transitions
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
James Pateras
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 4427 7119
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
James Pateras
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 4427 7119
Location
Additional Location
72a Lincoln Road
Essendon, VIC 3040
(03) 4427 7119