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Available both in-person and online
689 Centre Road Bentleigh East, VIC 3165
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. We support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through personalised, family-centred care. Appointments are available in clinic, at home, at school and via telehealth, with funding options including NDIS, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and TAC. After an initial assessment, we work with families to create a tailored therapy plan with practical strategies and engaging sessions that support each child’s goals.
Adaptive functioning (self-care & independent functioning) Anger Anxiety Attention concerns (e.g. ADHD) Autism (ASD) Bullying Challenging behaviours Depression Family issues Giftedness Intellectual Disability Learning issues Resilience & coping Relationships School readiness School refusal Self-esteem & assertiveness Sleep difficulties Special needs funding
Take the first step to help. Call or Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT now - (03) 8771 4119

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

689 Centre Road

Bentleigh East, VIC 3165 map

(03) 8771 4119

Brighton, VIC 3186

Website
1) Call us to make appt 03 9702 4447 .. 2) Meet with one of our psychologists .. 3) We'll develop a therapy plan to meet your child's needs
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 8771 4119
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

689 Centre Road

Bentleigh East, VIC 3165 map

(03) 8771 4119

Brighton, VIC 3186

Website
1) Call us to make appt 03 9702 4447 .. 2) Meet with one of our psychologists .. 3) We'll develop a therapy plan to meet your child's needs
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Nicola Collins

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Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (03) 8771 4119
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Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (03) 8771 4119

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 8771 4119
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Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 8771 4119

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (03) 8771 4119
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (03) 8771 4119

Location

Primary Location

689 Centre Road

Bentleigh East, VIC 3165

(03) 8771 4119

Additional Location

Brighton, VIC 3186

(03) 8771 4119
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1) Call us to make appt 03 9702 4447 .. 2) Meet with one of our psychologists .. 3) We'll develop a therapy plan to meet your child's needs
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8771 4119
"
1) Call us to make appt 03 9702 4447 .. 2) Meet with one of our psychologists .. 3) We'll develop a therapy plan to meet your child's needs
Photo of Nicola Collins - Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8771 4119