Counselling Services
Brisbane – Developmental Screeners

Helping children and teens who are struggling with anxiety, behaviour, trauma, sensory needs, or learning challenges.

Our trauma-informed counselling and developmental screeners provide clear, practical insights to support families, foster carers, NDIS participants, and schools across Brisbane and Ipswich, aligning with the Thriving Kids model.

Our Approach

Trauma-informed screeners that provide practical insight for parents/carers, school and NDIS teams — not just labels.

Trauma-Informed

We consider developmental disruption and lived experience.

Strengths-Based

We identify what's working alongside areas needing support.

Practical Reports

Written to guide intervention, school planning, and NDIS supports.

Collaborative

We work with families, carers, educators, and allied health teams.

Who We Support

We work with families, NDIS participants, foster carers, GP's and schools.

Young people with developmental concerns

NDIS participants needing reports

Young people supported by Foster & kinship carers

Children with anxiety or behavioural challenges

Schools seeking collaboration

Allied health professionals

If you have these or any other concerns, we can help. If you're looking for Brisbane counselling services and mental health support, take the first step today.

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What We Offer

Three ways we support children and families.

Family-Centered

Practical strategies for parents, carers & teachers to support children.

  • Anxiety & avoidance reduction
  • Sensory regulation
  • Emotional coaching
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Home & School

Support delivered where children actually live and learn.

  • Home visit counselling
  • School collaboration
  • Virtual sessions
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Foster & Complex Needs

Specialised support for children with complex backgrounds.

  • Foster & kinship care
  • Trauma & transitions
  • System navigation
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Free Parent Wellbeing Guide

A calm, practical resource to help you understand your child's emotions and behaviour.

Not sure if support is right for your child? Our free Parent Wellbeing Guide may help you decide.

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Early Support for Children — Without Waiting for a Diagnosis


Families often know something isn't quite right before a diagnosis is ever given. Our approach aligns with the national Thriving Kids model — focusing on early, family-centered support delivered in the environments where children live and learn. At WellfirstKIDS, we provide early developmental screening, counselling, and practical family strategies so children can receive support sooner. ​Trusted by families across Brisbane, Trauma-informed counselling, Foster care and NDIS experience, Developmental screening available, Home visits and virtual sessions.

We work with children experiencing:

Anxiety and emotional regulation challenges
Developmental delays or learning differences
Sensory and behavioural needs
School adjustment difficulties
Trauma or foster care transitions

For Referrers

Refer a child or family to our services quickly and easily. Our simple referral form takes less than a minute to complete.

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Supporting Families Across Brisbane & Ipswich

We provide functional developmental screeners and counselling services to families across Brisbane, including Ipswich and surrounding suburbs. Telehealth options are available across Queensland.

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Free Parent Wellbeing Guide

A calm, practical resource to help you understand your child's emotions and behaviour.

Evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviours

Tips for supporting your child's emotional development

Self-care practices to look after your own wellbeing

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