As part of the activation of the Wellbeing Model in our new 'Learning Well' framework, I am excited to share the College’s partnership with Upward Psychology in 2025.
Dr David Scholz, Director and Principal Psychologist of Upward Psychology, will be operating his private practice on-site, and keeping appointments available specifically for the Concordia College community. This will mean that families who are wanting to engage with an external private psychologist will be able to do so, with very minimal wait times.
David is a registered psychologist and a registered teacher, who has worked in schools as a teacher and senior leader for over two decades. After seeing the frustrations many schools and families experience trying to access support, David is now committing his energy and expertise entirely to partnering with schools to provide timely and highly-contextual support to young people by working in direct partnership with their school.
David is able to provide Educational and Psychological Assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, stress and performance, along with other challenges faced by children, adolescents and their families.
The advantages that this partnership provides for the Concordia community include:
- minimal waiting time for an appointment
- appointments can occur during the school day, meaning assessments and interventions can occur without large disruptions due to pick up and travel time, etc.
- the Psychologist works directly with teachers and school leaders as appropriate, resulting in a greater efficacy of the external support.
Upward Psychology services are engaged privately by families. Enquiries and appointments can be made directly through Upward Psychology using the contact information below:
Dr David Scholz
Director and Principal Psychologist – Upward Psychology
- Email: admin@upwardpsychology.com.au
- Phone: 0450 257 133
Mathew Disher
Director of Learning and Wellbeing ELC-12