Child Counselling in St Leonards, NSW

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Anna Nicole Schwarz
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
St Leonards, NSW 2065
In home services are particularly useful for families who have a child with disability, mothers and parents who have a young
Anna Schwarz and her team are committed to supporting individuals and families in achieving optimal health and well-being. We are here to help you find ways through your challenges and to give you life skills to navigate when difficulties arise. We are here to walk beside you on this journey.
In home services are particularly useful for families who have a child with disability, mothers and parents who have a young
Anna Schwarz and her team are committed to supporting individuals and families in achieving optimal health and well-being. We are here to help you find ways through your challenges and to give you life skills to navigate when difficulties arise. We are here to walk beside you on this journey.
(02) 8000 1697 View (02) 8000 1697
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Dr Pauline Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
St Leonards, NSW 2065
I specialise in complex cases, including ASD, ADHD, and severe mental illness, across both adult and child populations.
I am a clinical psychologist based in Sydney who works with individuals who appear high-functioning on the outside but carry anxiety, trauma, or deep emotional fatigue. My clients are often insightful and sensitive, seeking clarity, healing, and a more authentic way of living. They come to therapy not just to manage symptoms, but to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel seen in a safe and compassionate space. I support them with a thoughtful, integrative approach that honours both science and the human story.
I specialise in complex cases, including ASD, ADHD, and severe mental illness, across both adult and child populations.
I am a clinical psychologist based in Sydney who works with individuals who appear high-functioning on the outside but carry anxiety, trauma, or deep emotional fatigue. My clients are often insightful and sensitive, seeking clarity, healing, and a more authentic way of living. They come to therapy not just to manage symptoms, but to understand themselves more deeply, break long-standing patterns, and feel seen in a safe and compassionate space. I support them with a thoughtful, integrative approach that honours both science and the human story.
(02) 9411 7837 View (02) 9411 7837
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My Appletree
Psychologist, MA
St Leonards, NSW 2065
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...
(02) 8000 1430 View (02) 8000 1430
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Gemma | Sport & ADHD Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA General
St Leonards, NSW 2065
I offer ADHD assessments for adults, teens and children, and collaborate closely with a psychiatrist who provides priority access for my clients.
Sport & ADHD Psychology with practical tools for focus, growth and wellbeing. Whether you are an athlete or an ADHD brain, we help you train your mind like you train your body. We work with you to understand how your brain works, so you can manage emotions, stay focused and shop up at your best -day to day, and on and off the field.
I offer ADHD assessments for adults, teens and children, and collaborate closely with a psychiatrist who provides priority access for my clients.
Sport & ADHD Psychology with practical tools for focus, growth and wellbeing. Whether you are an athlete or an ADHD brain, we help you train your mind like you train your body. We work with you to understand how your brain works, so you can manage emotions, stay focused and shop up at your best -day to day, and on and off the field.
(02) 9158 6576 View (02) 9158 6576
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Dr Emma Keaveny Cook
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
St Leonards, NSW 2065
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.
(02) 8403 2765 View (02) 8403 2765
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Suzanne Elizabeth Byrne
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
St Leonards, NSW 2065
Suzanne has ANZAED accreditation for the treatment of eating disorders and is an qualified Cool Kids and Cool Little Kids practitioner
Suzanne brings years of experience in corporate settings to her work as a psychologist. After a career spent leading, supporting, and training others for success, she has followed her passion for helping clients of all ages to live a rich, full, and meaningful life. Suzanne takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoys inspiring clients to overcome their challenges and achieve personal goals. In addition to individual and family counselling, Suzanne also provides formal psychometric and educational assessments for specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, and intellectual giftedness.
Suzanne has ANZAED accreditation for the treatment of eating disorders and is an qualified Cool Kids and Cool Little Kids practitioner
Suzanne brings years of experience in corporate settings to her work as a psychologist. After a career spent leading, supporting, and training others for success, she has followed her passion for helping clients of all ages to live a rich, full, and meaningful life. Suzanne takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy and enjoys inspiring clients to overcome their challenges and achieve personal goals. In addition to individual and family counselling, Suzanne also provides formal psychometric and educational assessments for specific learning difficulties, dyslexia, and intellectual giftedness.
(02) 9100 0407 View (02) 9100 0407

More Therapists Nearby

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Pete Lewis Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
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.
0418 485 356 View 0418 485 356
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Gissia Castelnoble
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being.
I work within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused Therapy, and other psychological frameworks, which are well-researched psychological intervention modalities. I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being.
I work within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused Therapy, and other psychological frameworks, which are well-researched psychological intervention modalities. I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
(02) 7804 4890 View (02) 7804 4890
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Bridges Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Oatlands, NSW 2117
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
At your first enquiry, we get to know you and your issues, and provide you with options so you can be confident to find the right match or best fit from our team that will meet your needs.
We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments.
At your first enquiry, we get to know you and your issues, and provide you with options so you can be confident to find the right match or best fit from our team that will meet your needs.
(02) 7804 4408 View (02) 7804 4408
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The Heart & Mind Collective
Psychologist, PsyBA General
North Gosford, NSW 2250
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
Ready to nurture your emotional and mental health? The Heart & Mind Collective has a range of therapeutic supports available to assist you at any stage of your journey. Our experienced clinicians offer expertise in the assessment and therapeutic support of anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties and more.
(02) 4326 0725 View (02) 4326 0725
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Kids & Co Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families.
At Kids & Co we believe children and young people can make change in their lives to better fulfil their potential and grow into happy and healthy adults. We take a family approach in our work, acknowledging the importance of the young person’s relationships and experiences, as well as the influence of behavioural and emotional problems on family members.
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families.
At Kids & Co we believe children and young people can make change in their lives to better fulfil their potential and grow into happy and healthy adults. We take a family approach in our work, acknowledging the importance of the young person’s relationships and experiences, as well as the influence of behavioural and emotional problems on family members.
(02) 9158 6217 View (02) 9158 6217
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Open Skies Art Therapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menai, NSW 2234
I work as an art psychotherapist with adults and children that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, health related issues and have worked in community contexts to support parents and their children.
I offer a thoughtful, client-centred approach to supporting participants to explore their understanding of the world, experiences and goals. I draw on a range of psychotherapeutic methods depending on the needs of the individual.
I work as an art psychotherapist with adults and children that have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, health related issues and have worked in community contexts to support parents and their children.
I offer a thoughtful, client-centred approach to supporting participants to explore their understanding of the world, experiences and goals. I draw on a range of psychotherapeutic methods depending on the needs of the individual.
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Pivot Point Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are dedicated to empowering individuals facing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. We also offer guidance for navigating career transitions, managing stress, improving sleep, boosting self-esteem, tackling procrastination, and coping with grief and loss. Our compassionate therapists partner with clients, applying a warm, nonjudgmental, strengths-focused approach to help them thrive. We strive to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels encouraged to seek support and achieve their goals.
We are dedicated to empowering individuals facing ADHD, anxiety, and depression. We also offer guidance for navigating career transitions, managing stress, improving sleep, boosting self-esteem, tackling procrastination, and coping with grief and loss. Our compassionate therapists partner with clients, applying a warm, nonjudgmental, strengths-focused approach to help them thrive. We strive to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels encouraged to seek support and achieve their goals.
(02) 8403 1540 View (02) 8403 1540
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Jo French Morales
Social Worker, AMHSW
Hornsby, NSW 2077
I have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults.
Clients also meet with me when they need some extra support to navigate through life’s many challenges, including experiencing stress and anxiety, life transitions or relationship difficulties. I am passionate about helping parents and carers support their children through hard times and to feel confident to respond to their children’s emotional needs.
I have 20 years experience providing therapeutic counselling for children, young people, families and adults.
Clients also meet with me when they need some extra support to navigate through life’s many challenges, including experiencing stress and anxiety, life transitions or relationship difficulties. I am passionate about helping parents and carers support their children through hard times and to feel confident to respond to their children’s emotional needs.
(02) 8403 0626 View (02) 8403 0626
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Max Bisschoff
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Cranebrook, NSW 2749
I'm a child psychologist.
I support children, teens, and families living with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. As a neurodivergent clinician, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise. My sessions are flexible, engaging, and strength-based, focusing on self-understanding, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that work in daily life.
I'm a child psychologist.
I support children, teens, and families living with ADHD, autism, and anxiety. As a neurodivergent clinician, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise. My sessions are flexible, engaging, and strength-based, focusing on self-understanding, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that work in daily life.
(02) 4703 7997 View (02) 4703 7997
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Richard Medellin
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Double Bay, NSW 2028
I have a fresh and modern approach to support my clients. Ensuring a safe, balanced & listening environment. My goal is to make all my clients feel understood and put first.
I have a fresh and modern approach to support my clients. Ensuring a safe, balanced & listening environment. My goal is to make all my clients feel understood and put first.
(02) 9100 0610 View (02) 9100 0610
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Catherine Groome Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
(02) 4214 4925 View (02) 4214 4925
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Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Edensor Park, NSW 2176
I offer all types of counselling like individual, relationship, marriage, family, adolescent and children.
It upsets me to see so many people struggling to live their day to day lives with the scars and painful wounds that somebody else inflicted on them through no fault of their own. The world is not meant to be this way. People should be free to live their lives without being imprisoned inside of themselves and feeling cheated out of life. The aim of Renewed Hope Counselling is to give you support during the time your life is most difficult. I see infinite value in every single human being and provide an understanding, non-judgmental, caring environment where you feel respected, safe, and able to face and overcome life’s challenges.
I offer all types of counselling like individual, relationship, marriage, family, adolescent and children.
It upsets me to see so many people struggling to live their day to day lives with the scars and painful wounds that somebody else inflicted on them through no fault of their own. The world is not meant to be this way. People should be free to live their lives without being imprisoned inside of themselves and feeling cheated out of life. The aim of Renewed Hope Counselling is to give you support during the time your life is most difficult. I see infinite value in every single human being and provide an understanding, non-judgmental, caring environment where you feel respected, safe, and able to face and overcome life’s challenges.
(02) 9159 6284 View (02) 9159 6284
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Feel Check
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Doonside, NSW 2767
I have worked with children, adolescents, and young people (0-25 years old) across, schools, not-for-profit-oragnisations, private practice, out-of-home care, and Aboriginal oragnisation for over 7 years.
Your friendly neighborhood psychologist on a mission to make understanding yourself super easy and fun. With tons of experience under my belt, I'm here to help you figure out your next steps in life, understand your quirks a bit better, or just want to chat about what makes you, well, you—I'm here for it! No stuffy offices because we come to you (Yes! We’re a mobile psychometric assessment service based in Sydney). So let's dive into this journey of self-discovery together and unlock your awesome potential.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and young people (0-25 years old) across, schools, not-for-profit-oragnisations, private practice, out-of-home care, and Aboriginal oragnisation for over 7 years.
Your friendly neighborhood psychologist on a mission to make understanding yourself super easy and fun. With tons of experience under my belt, I'm here to help you figure out your next steps in life, understand your quirks a bit better, or just want to chat about what makes you, well, you—I'm here for it! No stuffy offices because we come to you (Yes! We’re a mobile psychometric assessment service based in Sydney). So let's dive into this journey of self-discovery together and unlock your awesome potential.
(02) 8609 3614 View (02) 8609 3614
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Flamelily Connections
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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?
(02) 8105 5747 View (02) 8105 5747
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.