Psychology for Kids and Young People
Psychological services and support for children, adolescents and young adults navigating life’s challenges.
Welcome to Room to Thrive
Dr. Catherine Udy is a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with children through to young adults. She brings over 15 years of experience in the mental health sector including public and private hospitals and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in addition to private practice.
Catherine emphasises a collaborative approach to working with families to ensure optimal outcomes. She treats a range of issues including anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, panic disorder, social difficulties, ADHD, school refusal and parenting concerns. Her special interest is treating OCD and related disorders.
OCD and related disorders specialisation
Dr. Catherine Udy is experienced in treating a broad range of OCD presentations in children, adolescents and young adults. Catherine is a member of the International OCD Foundation and is constantly updating her knowledge and skills in treating OCD, Tics and Body-Focussed Repetitive Behaviours such as skin-picking, nail-biting and hair-pulling.
Convenient Northshore location
Room to thrive is located a short stroll from the Crows Nest shopping precinct. Parking can be easily accessed in nearby parking stations such as the Burlington Street carpark attached to Woolworths. Transport is accessible via a 15 minute walk from St Leonards or frequent bus services.
Face-to-face or telehealth services
We offer both face-to-face and tele-health services. Medicare now rebates services provided through tele-health, making access to support possible when people prefer tele-health or unable to meet in person.
Room to Thrive
Crows Nest
Suite 23, Regus Building
246 Pacific Highway
Crows Nest. NSW 2065
Hours
Monday, Wednesday
10am–6pm
Ph: 02 8287 1227 Fax: 02 8287 4715
Email: admin@roomtothrive.com.au
Our services
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD can present in so many ways. A comprehensive assessment from a clinician who understands the complexities of this disorder is an important basis for successful treatment. Research shows that OCD often remains undiagnosed and untreated for many years.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a part of life, but it doesn’t need to stop you from doing what you love and succeeding at school and work. Specific phobias, fears of social situations such as attending school or worries about completing assessments and exams, or debilitating feelings of panic and somatic complaints: psychological strategies can help.
Depression and Low Mood
There is a difference between having a bad day and the persistent low mood and other difficulties that accompany depression. Changes in sleep and eating habits, poor concentration, loss of interest in the things that used to be fun, feelings of guilt or worthlessness and sadness are all part of depression.
Stress Management
School, university studies, work, changes in family situations. There are lots of reasons why unhealthy levels of stress might be a part of your life. Learning to manage stress in ways that are adaptive is important. Developing a balanced life and building healthy thinking patterns are integral to thriving no matter what the environment.