In-School Psychology Services for Students, Families, and Schools

Schools whom some of our psychologist work with: Stella Marris Parish School, Tyndale, Hills Christian.

  • We have a relationship with a range of schools for assessments and in school observations.

Overview

Tim Dansie Psychology (TDP) provides in-school psychological services to support students’ learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and developmental needs.

Our model is designed to work collaboratively with schools, while services are parent-funded, allowing students to access timely, high-quality psychological support within the school environment.

Schools can recommend Tim Dansie Psychology to families, who can then contact our practice directly to arrange appointments.

Services Available in Schools

1. Psychological and Educational Assessments

TDP provides comprehensive assessments to better understand a student’s strengths, challenges, and learning profile.

Assessments may include:

  • Cognitive Assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV)
  • Academic Assessments (e.g., WIAT-III)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments
  • ADHD assessments
  • Learning Difficulties (SLD) assessments
  • Adaptive functioning (Vineland-3)
  • Behavioural and emotional assessments

Outcomes for Schools and Families:

  • Clear understanding of the student’s needs
  • Practical, evidence-based recommendations
  • Reports suitable for:
    • NDIS applications
    • school funding (NCCD)
    • paediatric referrals

2. Student Counselling and Intervention

TDP provides individual counselling sessions within the school setting.

Areas of support include:

  • Anxiety and emotional regulation
  • Behavioural challenges
  • School refusal
  • Social skills development
  • Autism and ADHD support
  • Trauma-informed support
  • Motivation and engagement

Sessions are tailored to the student’s needs and aligned with school goals where appropriate.

3. Teacher and School Support

TDP works collaboratively with school staff to provide:

  • Classroom strategies for individual students
  • Behaviour support planning
  • Regulation and engagement strategies
  • Support for students with ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
  • Input into:
    • ILPs (Individual Learning Plans)
    • One Plans / NCCD adjustments
    • transition planning

We aim to provide practical, classroom-ready strategies that are easy for teachers to implement.

How the Model Works

  • Services are parent-funded (private or NDIS where applicable)
  • Schools may suggest TDP to families where additional support is required
  • Parents contact TDP directly to arrange services
  • Sessions, observations, and assessments can occur on-site at school (with consent)

This model allows schools to access additional support without impacting school budgets.

Key Advantages

For Schools

  • Access to high-quality psychological support without cost to the school
  • Reduced pressure on school wellbeing teams
  • Practical, individualised strategies for students
  • Improved student engagement, behaviour, and classroom participation
  • Strong support for:
    • NCCD processes
    • ILPs and adjustments
  • Collaboration with an experienced educational psychologist

For Parents

  • Reduced waiting times compared to public and clinic-based services
  • Lower overall costs due to efficient in-school service delivery
  • No need to take children out of school for appointments
  • Services occur in a familiar, low-stress environment
  • Direct access to:
    • assessments
    • counselling
    • reports for NDIS and school support

For Students

  • Support delivered in their natural learning environment
  • Increased comfort and engagement
  • Reduced disruption to learning routines
  • Faster access to support

Why Tim Dansie Psychology

Tim Dansie Psychology specialises in educational and developmental support for children and adolescents, with extensive experience working alongside schools across South Australia and regional communities.

Our approach is:

  • Practical
  • Collaborative
  • Evidence-based
  • Focused on real outcomes for students

Referral Process

  1. School identifies a student who may benefit from additional support
  2. School suggests Tim Dansie Psychology to parents
  3. Parent contacts TDP directly
  4. Services are arranged and delivered at school (with consent)

Please feel free to contact Tim on 82691818 or via email at tim@tdpsych.com if you would like more information.