International Screens & Gaming Coaching

Is your child's gaming or screen use out of control and you can't find anyone locally who actually knows this area?

Dr Brad works with families and individuals across the United States, Asia, and beyond through structured video consultation coaching. Wherever you are, you don't have to figure this out alone.

What We Offer

Dr Brad's international service is a coaching and consultation program. For clients based outside Australia, sessions focus on practical guidance, parent strategies, and structured support rather than formal psychological assessment or treatment.

Sessions are goal-focused and practical. Depending on your situation, coaching can include:

•       Understanding what is driving your child's screen or gaming behaviour

•       Education on why screens and gaming are so hard to manage

•       Structured parent coaching using Dr Brad's evidence-informed strategies

•       Step-by-step guidance on setting limits, having difficult conversations, and implementing a plan at home

•       Individual consultation for adults navigating their own screen or gaming concerns

•       Ongoing troubleshooting when things aren't going to plan

Who Is This For?

Parents and families dealing with:

•       A child or teenager spending excessive time gaming or online

•       Gaming disorder or internet gaming disorder concerns

•       Smartphone or social media overuse affecting sleep, school, or family life

•       A child who refuses to engage with any help and won't attend appointments

•       Families who have tried setting limits and keep running into walls

Adults dealing with:

•       Their own relationship with gaming or screens that has gotten out of hand

•       Technology use affecting work, relationships, or daily functioning

Your location doesn't matter. All sessions are delivered via secure video consultation.

What If My Child Won't Come?

This is the most common situation Dr Brad hears from international families.

You don't need your child in the room to make progress. For many families, starting with parent coaching alone is not only enough — it's the better starting point. Dr Brad has published peer-reviewed research showing that parent-focused strategies, without the child attending sessions at all, produced meaningful improvements in gaming disorder and smartphone overuse in children and adolescents.

If your child or loved one is refusing to engage, a parent coaching session is the right first step.

Existing Coaching Clients

If you are an existing client you can use the following link to book consultation times:

Existing clients - Book Appointment

New Coaching Clients:

Make a Referral

To request a 50-minute video consultation appointment , please complete the following contact form.

Please keep in mind Brad’s wait list fluctuates with demand, and there is routinely a wait for your first appointment, after which priority is given to existing clients.

  • Signs of Gaming Disorder or Internet Gaming Disorder:

    • neglecting school, university or work.

    • loss or withdrawal of social interaction in favour of online platforms

    • neglecting regular sleep or eating patterns to stay online

    • being dishonest with others about online use

    • feeling anxious, angry, depressed or angry as a result of online behaviour

    • withdrawal from other activities like sport

    • feeling irritable, moody or anger outbursts when asked to come offline

    • internet use causing arguments within families

  • If you have come this far you obviously have concerns you have recognised, or loved ones have pointed out. Some of the common red flags in our tech use is not healthy are:

    • Impacting your relationships

    • Impact on your job or studies

    • Limiting your sleep, exercise or hygiene

    • Feeling irritable and upset when you are not able to get online

    • Continuing to prioritise tech use despite the negative impacts on your life

  • Dr Brad is based in Sydney, Australia. The best overlap for US clients is his early morning, which lands between 2:00pm and 7:00pm US time depending on your location. Available times are shown when you book.

  • Coaching sessions take place on Zoom via a secure video link emailed just prior to your appointment time.

  • Yes. Sessions are conducted in line with professional ethical standards. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

  • No. This is a coaching service and not a mental health or psychology service. Enquire directly using the form on this page.

  • All sessions are 50 minutes via secure video link.

    Your first session is a consultation to understand your situation and agree on a focus. From there, sessions can be structured as:

    •       Parent coaching — working directly with parents on strategies and implementation

    •       Individual sessions — for the young person or adult (where they are willing)

    •       Combined sessions — parent and child together, when appropriate

     

    No referral is required. You can enquire directly using the form below.

     

    Session fee: USD $250 per 50-minute session

    Payment is processed securely online prior to your appointment. There are no insurance rebates for international clients. Sessions are private pay only. description