Child Counselling in Lane Cove, NSW
I work with children, teens, and adults to move from overwhelm to calm, combining evidence-based psychology with practical tools that fit real life.
My work blends insight with action to create real progress. Using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients strengthen emotional regulation and self-understanding. I also provide comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments for children (8+), adolescents, and adults seeking clarity and direction.
I work with children, teens, and adults to move from overwhelm to calm, combining evidence-based psychology with practical tools that fit real life.
My work blends insight with action to create real progress. Using CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches, I help clients strengthen emotional regulation and self-understanding. I also provide comprehensive ADHD and Autism assessments for children (8+), adolescents, and adults seeking clarity and direction.
I primarily work with neurodivergent children, adolescents and their families to support them to understand their unique strengths and differences, to understand the challenges they are facing and to work collaboratively together to build skills, an understanding of themselves and to achieve their goals.
Much of my work focusses on supporting neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families, as well as adults, including; Autistic individuals, ADHDers, PDAers, children experiencing Tics or Tourettes, OCD, or other brain-style related differences. I also work with supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.
I primarily work with neurodivergent children, adolescents and their families to support them to understand their unique strengths and differences, to understand the challenges they are facing and to work collaboratively together to build skills, an understanding of themselves and to achieve their goals.
Much of my work focusses on supporting neurodiverse children and adolescents and their families, as well as adults, including; Autistic individuals, ADHDers, PDAers, children experiencing Tics or Tourettes, OCD, or other brain-style related differences. I also work with supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma.
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes. I am passionate about helping individuals live a life worth living based on their values. Some populations I particularly enjoy working with include people of colour, gifted individuals & creatives. In addition to providing individual therapy, I have a keen interest in cognitive assessments to identify gifted abilities or learning disabilities.
I have a special interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, imposter syndrome, depression, adjusting to chronic health illnesses, grief and loss, life transitions (e.g. career, stage of life, migration, relationship breakdown), PTSD, OCD, tics & Tourettes. I am passionate about helping individuals live a life worth living based on their values. Some populations I particularly enjoy working with include people of colour, gifted individuals & creatives. In addition to providing individual therapy, I have a keen interest in cognitive assessments to identify gifted abilities or learning disabilities.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to understand their current experiences and why they are seeking help. Emma is always keen to be guided by you as to how much we need to focus on the present and how much on the path that led you here.
Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
I can help with the following: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement Therapies. I specialise in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stress Management, and Relationship Therapy.
I am a Circles of Security Parenting (COSP) facilitator.
I can help address the root causes of Domestic Violence.
Whether with a partner, child, or yourself!
I can help with the following: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement Therapies. I specialise in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stress Management, and Relationship Therapy.
I am a Circles of Security Parenting (COSP) facilitator.
I can help address the root causes of Domestic Violence.
Be this with your romantic partner, your child, your siblings or parents or even your friends and colleagues.
Our team has years of experience working with couples and individuals with all issues that arise such as communication breakdown, infidelity, sexual health issues, divorce, blended families, life transitions and whatever else life throws at us...
Be this with your romantic partner, your child, your siblings or parents or even your friends and colleagues.
Our team has years of experience working with couples and individuals with all issues that arise such as communication breakdown, infidelity, sexual health issues, divorce, blended families, life transitions and whatever else life throws at us...
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Place-based sessions for families are offered in schools or online to individuals, siblings and parent/ child.
Do you have an intellectual or physical disability? Do you find yourself struggling to sleep? Are you struggling with your loved one's challenging behaviours? Do you have panic attacks from nowhere? Do you want to live a fulfilling and emotionally healthy life and enjoy interactions with people around you?
Place-based sessions for families are offered in schools or online to individuals, siblings and parent/ child.
Do you have an intellectual or physical disability? Do you find yourself struggling to sleep? Are you struggling with your loved one's challenging behaviours? Do you have panic attacks from nowhere? Do you want to live a fulfilling and emotionally healthy life and enjoy interactions with people around you?
Rhianna works with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
Rhianna can help you understand why your child has been having difficulties in certain areas, and provide targeted recommendations for supports. Rhianna has a small therapy caseload where she provides support for a variety of presentations including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, emotion regulation difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem.
Rhianna works with children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
Rhianna can help you understand why your child has been having difficulties in certain areas, and provide targeted recommendations for supports. Rhianna has a small therapy caseload where she provides support for a variety of presentations including anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, emotion regulation difficulties, anger, and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling anxious & afraid, not knowing why? Feeling stressed & overwhelmed? Are you frustrated with relationships, locked in the same unhealthy patterns of relating to others? Do you feel the criticism & disapproval of others? Feeling frustrated & annoyed, shocked at the intense power of your anger & rage? Do you wonder at the point of all of this, asking why am I here? Does the voice inside your head constantly put you down? We understand that life can be difficult. That’s when psychotherapy & counselling can help you manage these difficulties and offer strategies for moving forward.
Are you feeling anxious & afraid, not knowing why? Feeling stressed & overwhelmed? Are you frustrated with relationships, locked in the same unhealthy patterns of relating to others? Do you feel the criticism & disapproval of others? Feeling frustrated & annoyed, shocked at the intense power of your anger & rage? Do you wonder at the point of all of this, asking why am I here? Does the voice inside your head constantly put you down? We understand that life can be difficult. That’s when psychotherapy & counselling can help you manage these difficulties and offer strategies for moving forward.
I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges.
I am trained in EMDR and specialise in trauma recovery. The word trauma means 'wound' or hurt. It is not what happens to us, but what happens inside of us as a result of that hurt. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds.
I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges.
I am trained in EMDR and specialise in trauma recovery. The word trauma means 'wound' or hurt. It is not what happens to us, but what happens inside of us as a result of that hurt. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds.
The clients with the best success are the ones who are open to the support offered. Engagement is important and long term positive changes to one's lifestyle and quality of life come to those who want it.
The clients with the best success are the ones who are open to the support offered. Engagement is important and long term positive changes to one's lifestyle and quality of life come to those who want it.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
I offer a place and space of acceptance, understanding, confidentiality, safety and support where everyone who comes in can identify and explore their needs, their problems and their goals and find the way to grow and change. I provide a space for each client to be heard, known and to explore how it might look to grow and change.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
I offer a place and space of acceptance, understanding, confidentiality, safety and support where everyone who comes in can identify and explore their needs, their problems and their goals and find the way to grow and change. I provide a space for each client to be heard, known and to explore how it might look to grow and change.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, taking the first step towards change shows courage.
Using evidence-based approaches, we offer individual and couples therapy, specialised child and adolescent counselling, and play therapy incorporating art, sand tray, and AutPlay techniques. Our approach creates a safe space where children and adults can develop resilience, enhance communication skills, build self-worth, and improve emotional regulation.
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your child, taking the first step towards change shows courage.
Using evidence-based approaches, we offer individual and couples therapy, specialised child and adolescent counselling, and play therapy incorporating art, sand tray, and AutPlay techniques. Our approach creates a safe space where children and adults can develop resilience, enhance communication skills, build self-worth, and improve emotional regulation.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
I work with children, adolescents and adults.
Hi. I’m Colleen Nicholas. I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor. I offer expressive therapies in addition to talk therapy, because sometimes words are not enough. It can be difficult to find words to express what we are thinking, feeling or experiencing. Sometimes we are not aware of the “real issue” that’s causing our distress.
I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents.
I work closely with children and their families funded both privately and NDIS. I have current capacity for therapy and psychological assessments (ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders and Cognitive Assessments).
I have a deep passion for supporting children and families navigating emotional, behavioural, or developmental concerns in children and adolescents.
I work closely with children and their families funded both privately and NDIS. I have current capacity for therapy and psychological assessments (ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders and Cognitive Assessments).
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood.
The relationship I develop with your child supports them to feel fully understood and develop communication and strategies to deal with overwhelming emotions. This in turn supports your child’s self esteem, behaviours and relationships with others.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood.
The relationship I develop with your child supports them to feel fully understood and develop communication and strategies to deal with overwhelming emotions. This in turn supports your child’s self esteem, behaviours and relationships with others.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.