John Blythe Child Psychology

17/06/2025

Learning Disability Week 2025: Valuing Every Voice

11/06/2025

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY (11 June 2025)

06/05/2025

Opportunity for an Experienced Registered or Endorsed Psychologist – Join Our Dedicated Child Psychology Team : )

John Blythe Child Psychology seeks an experienced registered or endorsed psychologist to join our team of child psychologists in Western Sydney. All suitable candidates, please apply through the SEEK posting below.

JBCP seeks an experienced registered or endorsed psychologist to join our team of child psychologists in Western Sydney.

11/04/2025

OCD and JBCP: Building Awareness Together

04/04/2025

WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY (2nd April 2025)

04/04/2025

STRESS AWARENESS MONTH AT JBCP

24/01/2025

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUPPORT

Navigating the world of therapy can be complex, with various professionals offering different services. Understanding the distinct roles of psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and behaviour therapists is crucial for anyone seeking the right support for themselves or a loved one.

Psychologists are healthcare professionals who specialise in the human mind and behaviour. They are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues and neurodevelopmental differences, using a variety of therapeutic techniques. Psychologists often work with individuals, groups, and families to address emotional, social, and cognitive issues.

Speech pathologists, also known as speech therapists or speech-language pathologists, focus on communication disorders. They assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, voice, literacy, and fluency disorders. Their work is vital for individuals who have difficulty communicating effectively due to conditions such as stuttering, hearing loss, or developmental delays or conditions.

Occupational therapists (OTs) help individuals of all ages to engage in the activities they find meaningful. This could involve supporting children with developmental challenges, or differing abilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping injured individuals regain skills, or assisting older adults with physical and cognitive changes to maintain independence.

Behaviour therapists apply principles of learning and behaviour to help individuals change specific behaviours. They often work with people who have developmental conditions, such as autism, to develop skills to assist them to navigate social situations, communication strategies, and improve adaptive behaviours.

While there is some overlap in the populations these professionals serve, their approaches and areas of expertise differ significantly. For instance, a speech pathologist, psychologist, behaviour therapist and an OT may all work with autistic children, or individuals, but their work and focus will be different. Please see below for a table showing how each profession may focus on different aspects of an individual’s presentation:

*A Protected title under law is one that can only be used by those registered or endorsed in a particular profession
** Examples are illustrative (not exhaustive) and designed to highlight how different specialties may work together on a common goal

Collaboration among these professionals can be highly beneficial, as they can offer comprehensive support that addresses multiple aspects of an individual's needs. For those seeking therapy, understanding these differences can guide them to the appropriate professional and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.

Danielle Fioramonte
Managing Lead Clinical Psychologist
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Board-Approved Supervisor

14/01/2025

JBCP BLACKTOWN PAINTING RENNOVATIONS

JBCP Blacktown has recently undergone a bright painting refresh. 🤩 We are so excited to welcome our JBCP clients & families on site to see the updated office space. Thank you to Moss and his team from Prime Colours Painting for their fantastic work and efforts. 😀

31/12/2024

Wishing a Happy New Year to all for 2025 !

With a few more hours left before we welcome in the new year.... the John Blythe Child Psychology team, wishes to thank all our clients & families for your continued support in 2024 and we wish you all, a very happy start to this next 365 days around the sun !

Reflecting on this year's accomplishments. In 2024, JBCP Nepean was honoured as a Finalist in the Penrith City Local Business Awards and company-wide, John Blythe Child Psychology also celebrated it 20th year of operation (2004-2024). We are so proud of all our clients and staff individual accomplishments this year and we look forward to starting 2025 together.

Please be safe and enjoy the new year. See you all soon !

Our best wishes for 2025,
JBCP 😀

18/12/2024

JBCP Christmas Closure Period 2024

As another year draws to a close... and as we look forward to the dawn of a new one, our JBCP family would like to thank you for the 2024 year that has passed. We wish all our JBCP clients & their families a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful start to the new year.

Please note, our offices will be closed from Thursday, 19th December 2024 and will be re-opening on Monday, 6th January 2025.

For any urgent concerns, please call triple 000 or present to a hospital emergency department.

Other helpful contacts:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511

See you in 2025 !! 🤩

01/11/2024

🎃👻 Spooktacular Fun at Our First Halloween Party! 👻🎃
Last weekend, our JBCP Macarthur transformed into a ghoulishly delightful wonderland as we celebrated our first Halloween party! 🎉 From creative costumes to festive treats, our team and their families came together to share in the fun and strengthen our amazing community.
At JBCP, we believe that a happy team is the key to providing the best care for our little ones. We’re not just colleagues; we’re a family! 💖 It was heartwarming to see everyone’s creativity on display and to enjoy some well-deserved fun outside of our usual routines.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible—your enthusiasm and spirit truly make our clinic a great place to work! 🌟 Here’s to many more celebrations and cherished moments together.
Check out a highlight from the day! 📸✨
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12/10/2024

The JBCP Team completes First Aid Training Refresher Course

Today Saturday, 12th October 2024, our JBCP team participated in a first aid refresher course to keep up to date with current first aid guidelines and practices. We went through a variety of situations and appropriate specific support practices. It is so important to update and renew first aid training !

Thank you to Adil from First Aid Coach Sydney for a highly informative and engaging training session ! Thank you to our JBCP principal psychologist, Danielle Fioramonte for organising today's training and morning tea !