The Cool Kids Anxiety Program Online (Children 7 – 17 years)

Delivery: Telehealth Only
Cost: $2,300.00 (after pay available)

About the Program:
The Cool Kids Program, developed by researchers at Macquarie University in Australia, is a series of evidence-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) programs designed to address anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. The programs are specifically tailored to different age groups and developmental stages. The Cool Kids Program is known for its effectiveness in helping children and teens manage and overcome anxiety-related issues.

Around 60-75% of children who undergo the Cool Kids program achieve a state of being free from anxiety disorders post-treatment.

Cool Kids holds the distinction of being the first anxiety program globally to be provided to young individuals via telehealth.

Cool Kids Program (for children aged 7-12):

• This program is designed for children experiencing anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and separation anxiety.
• It incorporates cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques to teach children skills for managing anxiety, problem-solving, and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
• Sessions are typically conducted in a group format, fostering a supportive environment where children can learn from one another.

Chilled Adolescents Program (for adolescents aged 12-17):

• This program is an adaptation of the Cool Kids Program for older adolescents, addressing anxiety and depression issues.
• Like its counterpart for younger children, it utilizes CBT principles to teach skills for managing emotions, challenging negative thought patterns, and improving coping strategies.

At Immersive our Cool Kids and Chilled programs are delivered by Psychologist Louise Green who has 10 years of experience working with children and adolescents in schools and private practice.

What is included:

• 1 x 50-minute parent interview and program overview
• 10 x 50-minute child/adolescent sessions.
• Cool Kids Anxiety Program 2nd Edition Workbook Set - Child/Parent retails for $49.95
• For younger children, parent/carer involvement is recommended. Both the Cool Kids and Chilled programs include a parent and child/teen workbook.

The goal is to equip children and adolescents with practical strategies to manage and overcome anxiety and depressive symptoms.

These programs involve a series of structured sessions led by a trained and accredited Cool Kids mental health professional. The goal is to equip children and adolescents with practical strategies to manage and overcome anxiety and depressive symptoms.

*Please note: extra sessions to the packages may be recommended by your consulting psychologist.

Once you have purchased a package, you will be contacted by Reception to set up your appointments. If you have questions regarding the package, please give us a call or send us an email and will be happy to assist.

Before your first session reception will email you some intake and registration forms and an initial psychological test for you to complete. These must all be completed 48 hours before your first session, or your appointment may have to be rescheduled. It allows your psychologist to prepare for your first session, and for us to create a client file for you and send you appointment reminders and submit your Medicare rebate (if applicable).

If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, you will be eligible for a Medicare rebate on each consultation that you attend. Please see our FAQ and Fees page for more information.