Specialist OOHC & Child Protection Psychology Services
Sydney
"As a foster carer, I cannot speak highly enough of Jigsaw Psychology...Having professionals who truly understand foster care, placement challenges, and the broader system makes such a difference... I would highly recommend them to foster carers and most importantly, to children in care who need safe, understanding, and skilled psychological support"
Foster carer of a 5 year old child
Highly recommend Jigsaw for compassionate and empathetic care. The team are non-judgemental and great to work with. Thanks for all your help! Caseworker
15+ Years Experience in the OOHC and Child Protection sector
Hundreds of Children’s Court Expert Reports written specifically to meet court standard
Systemic Literacy: We speak the language of the Care and Protection Act so you don't have to explain it to us
Placement Stabilisation: We use evidence-based strategies to support carers and prevent breakdown.
15 Business Day Priority Intake: Because vulnerable children can’t afford to wait 6 months.
Specialist Trauma Support for NSW’s Most Vulnerable Children
At Jigsaw Psychology & Assessment, we understand that for a child in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) and working with DCJ and NGO's in the Child Protection system, time and stability are the most precious commodities. Serving the Inner West, and Greater Sydney, our clinic provides a dedicated clinical pathway for children, young people, foster carers, and DCJ and NGO caseworkers navigating the complexities of the NSW Child Protection system.
We recognise the profound impact of complex trauma and the urgent need for cultural safety—particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who are disproportionately represented in care. Our practice provides a culturally responsive, trauma-informed framework that prioritises the Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) of the child while ensuring legal and systemic requirements are met with ethical standards and clinical precision.
The Jigsaw Specialty: Why We Are Different
How does Jigsaw work? With over 15 years of combined experience working alongside DCJ and major foster care agencies such as McKillop, Burdekin, Kari, Anglicare, Barnardos, and many more; we bridge the gap between clinical therapy and systemic advocacy.
Whether it is a Children’s Court Expert Report, supporting the stabilisation of a placement at risk of breakdown, or providing EMDR and TF-CBT for complex trauma, our formulations are realistic, evidence-based, and designed for the real-world challenges of the care system. We move fast, speak the language of the Act, and do our best in not letting a child get lost in the shuffle.
This is why we offer a 15 business day turn around for child protection and OoHC services. Use the enquiry form on this page, or contact us and we will ensure the referral commences within 15 business days of first contact (e.g. priority assessment booking for the child in your care).
Example Case Study
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The Challenge: Two siblings with complex trauma and FASD at imminent risk of placement breakdown.
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The Intervention: Intensive reparative parenting scaffolding and targeted EMDR.
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The Result: The carers shifted from "behavior management" to "trauma-informed care." Two years later, the siblings are still in a stable, thriving home.