GOALS Psychology

19/02/2026

Thank you so much to our amazing OT Flynn Simonis for his recent team PD on play therapy, specifically the DIR Floortime Model (development, individual differences, relationship-based)! Please email hello@goalspsychology if you would like a video of his lovely PD presentation 🧠

16/02/2026

A big Congratulations & very well done to wonderful Provisional Psychologist, Lauren, who recently fabulously passed the National Psychology Exam! This means that Lauren is now very close to being eligible for her General Registration with AHPRA and being able to be a Medicare Provider- Great work, Super Lauren!! 👌🏽👏🏽 🧁 ✅

15/02/2026

New resources have arrived for supporting working with our clients with intellectual disabilities: The You & Me Relationships Education Card Set- these cards, designed for people with intellectual disability, can help explore and develop understanding of the complex and abstract concepts of relationships, feelings, and self-esteem & The How to Hear Me Resource Kit: covering Issues such as communication, social disadvantage, discrimination, vulnerability, and cognitive issues, and counselling approaches that are known to be effective, and how our practice can be adapted to meet the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Thank you for producing such great resources! 🧠 📚 🃏 📖 ☺️

08/02/2026

Thinking you or your child may have ADHD or Autism? Are you or your child struggling with attention, impulse control, emotional regulation, or learning - and you’re unsure whether ADHD may be part of the picture? Or are you or your child struggling with sensory overload, routines and transitions, masking and anxiety in social, school or work settings, communicating, executive function (planning, organisation, starting/finishing tasks)?

We offer structured, evidence-based Autism Assessments & ADHD Assessments to help families gain clarity, understand their child’s needs, and access appropriate supports at home and school.

Comprehensive Autism & ADHD Assessment for Children aged 6-18 & Adults Includes:
* Parent clinical interview
* Child assessment sessions
* Teacher/Partner questionnaires
* Standardised psychometric testing (can also include Cognitive and Learning Disorders Assessments)
* Written report suitable for School/Work adjustments, Paediatrician / GP
* Feedback session with next steps recommendations

Request an Autism Assessment or ADHD Assessment: www.goalspsychology.com

GOALS Psychology and OT is a psychology clinic located in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. We provide psychology appointments for adults, teens and children. Book your appointment today.

31/01/2026

Some thoughts for the weekend… questions for clarity to ask to check in with yourself, reflecting on what you can / can not control to choose what to focus on & anxiety coping statements 🧠

29/01/2026

As the school year begins for 2026, here’s a look back at our School Refusal PD with Psychologist Ellie Putland 🎒
Unpacking what school refusal is, why it happens, how it shows up, and how we can support students with care and confidence

22/01/2026

Celebration cake today for welcoming Psychologist Samantha, welcoming OT Flynn + Congratulations on Graduating to Lulu & 2years+ work anniversary for Sophie! 🍰 👏🏽

22/01/2026

Welcoming OT Flynn Simonis to the team! Flynn is a passionate OT who loves working with paediatric clients towards their goals - his full clinical bio is on our website & please be in contact to book!

20/01/2026

Looking for a comprehensive Psychological Assessment with Report? ADHD Assessments, Autism Assessments, Specific Learning Difficulties Assessments + Cognitive & Educational Assessments are available with our Educational and Development Psychologist, Meera - hope we can help!
www.goalspsychology.com |0451 6741211
hello@goalspsychology.com

08/01/2026

Happy New Year - may all your goals be worked towards and lived fully in 2026-& we'd love to help!
www.goalspsychology.com

03/01/2026

Occupational Therapist Flynn has started consulting with GOALS Psychology and has immediate availability!

Flynn works with toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults. He is experienced working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma, neurodivergence, autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), school refusal / school can’t, developmental delay, non-verbal communication profiles, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), emotional regulation, parenting support, intellectual disability, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Rett Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy and many other presentations. Flynn enjoys supporting children with varying communication styles, sensory profiles, emotional regulation needs, and functional challenges.
Flynn is particularly passionate about paediatric occupational therapy including play therapy and parent training. He facilitates sessions that are guided by his client’s interests, recognising that children engage and learn best when therapy is meaningful and motivating towards skill development for participation in everyday life. Flynn emphasises a foundation of communication with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams, to create a safe, supportive, creative and fun therapy environment. He values family-centred practice in working with caregivers to ensure that recommended strategies are practical, achievable and able to be easily implemented into daily routines. Flynn offers in-clinic, home visits, kindergarten and school visit appointments where appropriate towards his clients’ goals.

Flynn is also experienced with Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and report writing, and facilitating group programs including LEGO, Minecraft and Ninja Warrior–style social and movement programs, outdoor adventure and nature camps, all supporting goals including social skills, teamwork, and motor development, building independence, resilience, and confidence in children and young people.

Flynn sees all ages including young children and his special clinical interests include:
Toddlers
Children
Early intervention
Teenagers
School refusal / school can’t
Intellectual disability
Developmental trauma
Neurodivergence
Autism
ADHD
Non-verbal communication profiles
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Rett Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Emotional Regulation
Developmental trauma
Play based therapy and play skills
Self care (including eating, dressing, sleep, dressing, toileting)
Family-centred practice
Trauma-informed practice
Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) report writing
Home rehabilitation and therapy
Paediatric development
Parenting support
Trauma & PTSD
Anger
Developmental delay
Handwriting
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Self esteem / confidence
Burnout including autistic burnout
Sensory processing
Introception
Friendships & socialising

Flynn’s initial availability is as follows:
Thursday 22nd January @ 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Friday 23rd January @ 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Tuesday 27th January @ 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Wednesday 28th January @ 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm
Thursday 29th January @ 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm
Friday 30th January @ 9am, 10am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm
Monday 2nd February @ 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

To book an appointment with Flynn, please contact us on hello@goalspsychology.com or 0451 674 121

www.goalspsychology.com

03/01/2026

We are excited to announce that passionate & experienced Occupational Therapist, Flynn Simonis, has started consulting with GOALS Psychology and has immediate availability on all weekdays.

Flynn is particularly passionate about paediatric occupational therapy including play therapy and parent training. He facilitates sessions that are guided by his client’s interests, recognising that children engage and learn best when therapy is meaningful and motivating towards skill development for participation in everyday life. Flynn emphasises a foundation of communication with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams, to create a safe, supportive, creative and fun therapy environment. He values family-centred practice in working with caregivers to ensure that recommended strategies are practical, achievable and able to be easily implemented into daily routines. Flynn offers in-clinic, home visits, kindergarten and school visit appointments where appropriate towards his clients’ goals.

Flynn is also experienced with Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and report writing, and facilitating group programs including LEGO, Minecraft and Ninja Warrior–style social and movement programs, outdoor adventure and nature camps, all supporting goals including social skills, teamwork, and motor development, building independence, resilience, and confidence in children and young people.

Flynn works with toddlers, children, teenagers and young adults. He is experienced working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma, neurodivergence, autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), school refusal / school can’t, developmental delay, non-verbal communication profiles, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), emotional regulation, parenting support, intellectual disability, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Rett Syndrome, and Muscular Dystrophy and many other presentations. Flynn enjoys supporting children with varying communication styles, sensory profiles, emotional regulation needs, and functional challenges.

To book an appointment with Flynn, please contact us on hello@goalspsychology.com or 0451 674 121