Renee Klaassen Psychologist T/As Road To Life Psychology
An adult, child and adolescent psychologist with a holistic approach to mental health, well-being and therapy
About Road To Life Psychology
Renee Klaassen
Specializations
Renee Klaassen
Renee (principal psychologist at Road To Life Psychology) is a registered psychologist who values compassion, respect, and integrity. Renee strives to create a safe and welcoming therapy environment for all clients and to treat each individual with evidence based practices based in a mature approach gained from a life time of experience
Approach
Specializations
Renee Klaassen
With a holistic approach to therapy, Renee considers the physical, emotional, and social factors that can impact mental health. Renee's goal is to help clients develop the skills and resilience they need to navigate life's challenges.
Specializations
Specializations
Specializations
With specialized training in a variety of areas, including LGBTQ+ issues, cultural competency, and trauma-informed care, Renee is a psychologist who is committed to providing inclusive and affirming therapy to all clients.
Transform your life
Individual Therapy
Discover the root causes of your difficulties and work towards lasting change with personalized therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals. Assessment and diagnosis available including adult ADH/ID (Attention Defecit Hyperactive/Inattentive Disorder), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and myriad other clinical disorders.
Children and Adolescent Therapy
As well as an adult psychologist, as a former teacher and student counsellor, Renee can assist with helping your child or adolescent to improve communication and overcome the many behavioural and developmental challenges of childhood and adolescence with evidence-based therapies. Assessments for; ASD, ADHD and behavioural issues (ODD, PDA etc) and academica assessments (WIAT, WISC) are available, please see 'ADHD Assessments' section (below) for more details.
NDIS Psychological Services
Strengthen your psychosocial needs, improve communication, and fulfil your NDIS goals with a compassionate, person-centred approach to therapy.
VOCAT Victims of Crime Treatment
Manage and overcome PTSD symptoms related to your experience as a victim of crime.
Remee utilises personalized, evidence-based, trauma informed treatment such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) and CPT ( Cognitive processing therapy (CPT), a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that has been effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD (APS Website)
Anxiety Treatment
Through dedicated therapy you will learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, reduce symptoms, and improve your quality of life with evidence-based anxiety treatment approaches.
Depression Treatment
Overcome depression, improve your mood and energy levels, and increase your quality of life with personalized, evidence-based depression therapy.
Trauma Therapy
Work through the effects of trauma with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to therapy, and move towards healing and growth.
Grief Therapy
With a special interest in grief Renee offers a deeply compassionate approach to grief therapy and helps you to integrate and overcome the loss of the dream, on your road to life..
ADHD Assessments
Renee offers ADHD assessments for school aged children, teens and adults. Including assessment of history, current presentations, and systemic factors affecting your mental and physical health.
This incorporates standardised assessment materials for ADHD along with assessment of executive functioning skills. Screeners are incorporated for common comorbid diagnoses. Assessment materials commonly utilised include:
Children and teens:
- The Conners 4 or CBRS
- CEFI
- WEISS Functional Scale
- Young DIVA
Adults:
- The CAARS 2
- CEFI
- WEISS Functional Scale
- DIVA
The assessment includes a feedback session with information about your ADHD traits and diagnostic outcome, information about ADHD, support options and alternative diagnoses to investigate further.
A diagnostic report is then provided with a summary of the assessment results and tailored recommendations.
This report can then be sent to your psychiatrist, pediatrician or GP and can be beneficial for gaining support at school, university or workplace.
To book an assessment or request an assessment information summary (with current information about fees and assessment format) please complete the contact form below.