Rise Up Psychological Services

Rise Up Psychological Services 💫Psychology practice. Child and family focused, relationship and evidence-based. Trauma-informed 👋

06/03/2026

Some of the most important things that shape children happen in the small traditions families create together

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is about 🤍They teach us patience when...
22/02/2026

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is about 🤍
They teach us patience when things feel hard.
They teach us repair when we get it wrong.
They teach us presence when we’re tempted to rush.

Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. It's about staying curious, connected, and willing to learn alongside our children. And often, the work begins within us first.

18/02/2026

✨Let’s talk stimming🧠The official term for it is self-stimulatory behaviour. It isn’t a one size fits all. There are endless ways individuals stim, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent . It is shaped by the individuals nervous system. For one of our clients, stimming looks like organising numbers and writing mathematical equations. 🔢She has a brilliant brain. For another, it’s lining up his dinosaurs.🦕🦕 🦕
When we understand stimming as regulation rather than distraction, therapy becomes safer , more effective, and more respectful

✨Grief is a Visitor-Principal Psychologist, Maria Fillipou✨Seven months ago, I lost my father to kidney disease.And desp...
16/02/2026

✨Grief is a Visitor-Principal Psychologist, Maria Fillipou✨

Seven months ago, I lost my father to kidney disease.
And despite being a psychologist, someone who knows the tools, I am human first 💜

Grief arrives without warning.
Some days I can meet it with structure and grounding.
Other days, I surrender and let it sit with me.

I’m learning that both are okay🙏

I grieve because I loved. And although my father is no longer here in physical form, that familiar knock is love reminding me it existed.

Rather than pushing grief away or spending energy trying to “cope,” I’ve learned to make room for it.

⭐️To drop into my body.
⭐️To sit beside it.
⭐️To place a gentle hand around it and say, I’m here. You’re welcome.

✨Grief doesn’t need fixing.
It needs space, presence, and compassion.✨

🤍🕊️

✨Meet our admin team, Carmela and Maria H— the friendly faces behind the phone calls, emails, and front desk.✨They are ...
21/01/2026

✨Meet our admin team, Carmela and Maria H— the friendly faces behind the phone calls, emails, and front desk.✨

They are often the first point of contact for our clients and families, offering warmth, reassurance, and support from the very first hello. Whether you’re calling to ask a question, booking an appointment, or arriving for your first session, Carmela and Maria help ensure every client feels welcomed, comfortable, and supported.

Their care, professionalism, and attention to detail play a vital role in creating a calm and positive experience for everyone who walks through our door.
✨ At Rise Up Psychological Services, safety, connection, and care begin the moment you reach out.





Certification news!Maria, our Principal Clinical and Forensic Psychologist is now a Certified EMDR Therapist, attaining ...
20/11/2025

Certification news!
Maria, our Principal Clinical and Forensic Psychologist is now a Certified EMDR Therapist, attaining Full Membership with EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) (Full Member – EMDR Australia).
Another step forward in providing exceptional trauma-focused and informed care at Rise Up. 🌱. Contact our team to learn more about whether EMDR may be right for you or your child.

The Christmas season is almost here, and our office will be closing while our team recharges and enjoys time with loved ...
14/11/2025

The Christmas season is almost here, and our office will be closing while our team recharges and enjoys time with loved ones. We’ll return refreshed and ready to continue supporting our wonderful families in the new year.

22/09/2025

As psychologists, we are always inspired by the ways people find meaning, connection and resilience. Recently at Danebank High School’s Year 12 exhibition, Annie created a video project on the mental health benefits of volunteering.

Annie’s work stood out not only for its creativity and technical ex*****on but also for its heartfelt message: that giving back to others can also nurture our own wellbeing. This kind of youth-led innovation is a wonderful reminder that young people are already linking everyday activities with positive mental health practices.

Her project not only showcases impressive creativity and technical skill, it also delivers an important message: when we give back to others, we nurture our own wellbeing. Volunteering offers connection, perspective and purpose, three elements that are essential to mental health.

From a psychological perspective, this also aligns with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), particularly the ACCEPTS skills, which encourage us to manage overwhelming emotions through healthy distractions like contributing and meaningful activities.

It’s remarkable to see such insight and innovation from someone so young, and a wonderful reminder that acts of service can strengthen both community and self. We wish Annie every success in the near future as she continues to grow her skills and creativity.

Maria and the Team

Big update at Rise Up Psychological Services today 🌱.We’ve just installed acoustic panels for greater privacy and refres...
05/09/2025

Big update at Rise Up Psychological Services today 🌱.
We’ve just installed acoustic panels for greater privacy and refreshed our furniture to make the space feel even more safe, homely, and welcoming.

Our goal is always the same: to create an environment where children, families, and adults feel comfortable, supported, and respected — a place that feels like home, not a clinic 💜.

✨ What do you think of the new look? Would you prefer a calming or a cosy vibe?”

Have you ever tried immersing yourself in cold water? The cold shock helps build resiliency, restore balance to the nerv...
04/09/2025

Have you ever tried immersing yourself in cold water? The cold shock helps build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function. It improves mood by increasing endorphin levels and decrease stress hormones, leading to better mood, reduced anxiety, and increased mental clarity. Soak Bathhouse in Alexandria has a cold-water plunge pool that’s worth the try .bathhouse
Have you tried a cold plunge before?

Child anxiety signs every parent should know 💭Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like worry. It can appear as:✨ Cli...
02/09/2025

Child anxiety signs every parent should know 💭

Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like worry. It can appear as:
✨ Clinginess or overdependence
✨ Constant reassurance-seeking
✨ Meltdowns or shutting down
✨ Avoiding tasks or giving up quickly

At Rise Up Psychological Services, we help children manage anxiety and build resilience 🌱.

Our psychologists are trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and the internationally recognised Cool Kids Program for Anxiety. These evidence-based programs give children practical tools to:
💡 Understand their worries
💡 Face fears step by step
💡 Build confidence and independence

🏡 We provide a safe, homely environment — where therapy feels welcoming.

We proudly support families across Sydney and nationwide (via telehealth), including NDIS participants.

💜 With the right support, children can thrive.

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02/09/2025

💃✨ When our Senior Psychologist , Jelena, does a happy dance… you know something exciting is here!We’re rolling out our new neuroaffirming & educative resources 🌱💫—made to empower kids, support families, and celebrate neurodiversity.Because learning should feel fun, safe, and affirming 💜thank you to NeurodivergentAlly and Mybrainbooks for these great resources 🙌🎉

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Level 1, 30 Slade Road
Bardwell Park, NSW
2207

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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+61434953353

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