0401 439 602 alina@eschild.com.au

Alina Kirievsky

Alina Kirievsky, founder of Eastern Suburbs Child Psychology, offers services for children and adolescents, and their families.

As a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Alina has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents who may have developmental, learning, social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. These include anxiety, depression, bullying, self-esteem issues, social skills issues, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay, ASD, ADHD/ADD.

She works with parents, teachers and health professionals to support child’s development and well-being, and provides:

  • comprehensive assessment of children including IQ and Educational tests.
  • intervention (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy approaches are used)
  • counselling for parents

This family-centred practice respects your perspectives and choices.  Alina’s friendly and natural manner should make your child feel at ease in our relaxed and welcoming centre.

Alina speaks English and Russian.

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Memberships and affiliations

  • registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PSY0001301871)
  • member of the Australian Psychological Society
  • member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists
  • accredited provider of the Triple P and Tuning Into Kids parenting programs

 

Qualifications

  • Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental), UWS
  • Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) (Honours), UNSW
  • Bachelor of Arts, UNSW
  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies, University of Newcastle
  • Mini Certificate of Gifted Education, GERRIC, UNSW

Experience

Alina’s depth of experience includes:

  • assessment and intervention in early childhood education, schools and private practice settings
  • early intervention and disability, including sensory (hearing and vision) impairment
  • assessment and support of gifted children
  • running and facilitating parenting programs
  • working in a multidisciplinary team