National Guide to Training Programs
in Psychotherapy and Counselling


Centre for Child and Family Development



The Centre for Child and Family Development oversees all training which is directed by Ruth Schmidt Neven PhD., consulting child psychotherapist and trainer. Accreditation takes place through the Association of Child and Family Development that is a separate, incorporated body.

Available in : ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA NZ-S NZ-N
Ruth Schmidt-Neven : (03) 9830 0422

General Area of Training
Adolescent Psychotherapy/Counselling
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy/Counselling
Child Psychotherapy/Counselling
Corporate/Organisational Training/Leadership/Teams
Family Therapy/Counselling
Supervision/Professional Practice/Private Practice

Human or Clinical Issue
ADD/ADHD
Child and Adolescent Issues
Child and Family Wellness Consultancy
Child Behavioural Problems
Childhood Trauma
Family Issues
Organisational and Team Dynamics
Organisational Consultancy
Parent and Child Counselling
Parenting Issues
Step Family Issues

Therapeutic Approach
Brief Therapy
Counselling
Family Therapy/Systemic Approaches
Infant/Parent Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic

Professional Development Events
Advanced Studies in Child and Family Development (One-Year)
Training in Psychodynamic Counselling (Two-Year)
Foundation Course in Child and Family Development (Two-Day)
Training in Psychodynamic Counselling