Child Counselling in Summer Hill, NSW
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, which is why I do all I can to make you (or your child) feel at ease with the counselling process.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Approved Victims Services Counsellor with extensive experience working to support children with adults and children with complex mental health issues in both private practice and community settings, including in schools. Sessions are via telehealth and in-person (Sundays). Medicare rebates available.
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, which is why I do all I can to make you (or your child) feel at ease with the counselling process.
I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Approved Victims Services Counsellor with extensive experience working to support children with adults and children with complex mental health issues in both private practice and community settings, including in schools. Sessions are via telehealth and in-person (Sundays). Medicare rebates available.
My therapeutic framework helps clients to understand the influence of past experiences and child-hood trauma, unlearn self-limiting thought patterns and unlock a new stronger self-concept.
Often, the struggles we face in our daily lives, can start to feel like a pattern. Do you find yourself reacting automatically in ways you don’t want to, or feeling hijacked by old wounds that resurface in the present? Counselling offers a space to slow down, understand these imprints from the past, and gently rewrite them. You don't have to stay stuck feeling this way, we’ll work on recognising your triggers and make sense of your past and current experiences. From there, we’ll develop new ways of relating with yourself and with others that feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
My therapeutic framework helps clients to understand the influence of past experiences and child-hood trauma, unlearn self-limiting thought patterns and unlock a new stronger self-concept.
Often, the struggles we face in our daily lives, can start to feel like a pattern. Do you find yourself reacting automatically in ways you don’t want to, or feeling hijacked by old wounds that resurface in the present? Counselling offers a space to slow down, understand these imprints from the past, and gently rewrite them. You don't have to stay stuck feeling this way, we’ll work on recognising your triggers and make sense of your past and current experiences. From there, we’ll develop new ways of relating with yourself and with others that feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, relationship difficulties, or want personal growth, I cater children, young adults and adults toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
A Psychologist Who Leads with Authenticity and Compassion.
I'm a dedicated Sydney-based psychologist known for my radical authenticity and deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate mental health and relationship challenges.
I creates a genuine, supportive space where real change happens—embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
With a compassionate yet direct approach, I help clients break through emotional barriers, uncover new perspectives, and develop lasting strategies for well-being.
Whether you're struggling with mood disorders, addiction, personality disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, relationship difficulties, or want personal growth, I cater children, young adults and adults toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
A Psychologist Who Leads with Authenticity and Compassion.
I'm a dedicated Sydney-based psychologist known for my radical authenticity and deep commitment to helping individuals and couples navigate mental health and relationship challenges.
I creates a genuine, supportive space where real change happens—embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
With a compassionate yet direct approach, I help clients break through emotional barriers, uncover new perspectives, and develop lasting strategies for well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from yourself? Life’s pressures, past experiences, and ongoing responsibilities can make it hard to slow down and feel grounded. Counselling offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
I’m Anne-Marie, a Marrickville-based counsellor and clinical supervisor, offering trauma-informed counselling to adults and parents across the Inner West and greater Sydney. My approach is holistic, inclusive, and deeply personal, recognising the strong connection between mind and body. I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected from yourself? Life’s pressures, past experiences, and ongoing responsibilities can make it hard to slow down and feel grounded. Counselling offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect.
I’m Anne-Marie, a Marrickville-based counsellor and clinical supervisor, offering trauma-informed counselling to adults and parents across the Inner West and greater Sydney. My approach is holistic, inclusive, and deeply personal, recognising the strong connection between mind and body. I offer a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are.
Alongside couples work, I also offer counselling for individuals, parents, families and children.
I support couples using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy, helping you understand patterns in your relationship, rebuild trust and strengthen connection. With experience as a counsellor, educator and parent, I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to every session.
Alongside couples work, I also offer counselling for individuals, parents, families and children.
I support couples using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotion-Focused Therapy, helping you understand patterns in your relationship, rebuild trust and strengthen connection. With experience as a counsellor, educator and parent, I bring warmth, curiosity and respect to every session.
More Therapists Nearby
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.
Anthea Stylianakis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Roselands, NSW 2196
Waitlist for new clients
I work across the lifespan, from the perinatal period, with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with whole families.
I have a particular interests in supporting children, adolescents and adults with PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotion regulation. I also support parents and those in the perinatal period. I provide affirming and strengths-based support for neurodivergent individuals.
I work across the lifespan, from the perinatal period, with children, adolescents and adults, as well as with whole families.
I have a particular interests in supporting children, adolescents and adults with PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and challenges with emotion regulation. I also support parents and those in the perinatal period. I provide affirming and strengths-based support for neurodivergent individuals.
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
You may be feeling the pressure of school, navigating life with a disability, facing workplace stress, or moving through a difficult life transition. I’m Shell a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with a Graduate Diploma in Counselling. My background in critical workplaces gives me a deep understanding of stress, grief, and resilience. I provide a safe, authentic space where you can be yourself, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps towards clarity, strength, and a more fulfilling life.
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.
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.
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.
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 work as an art therapist/counsellor 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 clients 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 therapist/counsellor 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 clients 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.
Many children and adolescents, especially those with ADHD or autism, face anxiety, big emotions, and social or school pressures.
I support children and adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, and autism by providing a safe, caring space to build confidence, resilience, and coping skills. Using the Cool Kids Program and play therapy, I tailor strategies to each child’s needs.
Many children and adolescents, especially those with ADHD or autism, face anxiety, big emotions, and social or school pressures.
I support children and adolescents with anxiety, ADHD, and autism by providing a safe, caring space to build confidence, resilience, and coping skills. Using the Cool Kids Program and play therapy, I tailor strategies to each child’s needs.
I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, NDIS support, and people accessing support under the Victims Support scheme.
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative approaches such as art and play in therapy. I can also provide counselling under the NDIS and the Victims Support scheme. I offer face-to-face sessions in Elderslie, and I also offer telehealth services for those unable to travel or who might prefer teletherapy.
I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, NDIS support, and people accessing support under the Victims Support scheme.
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative approaches such as art and play in therapy. I can also provide counselling under the NDIS and the Victims Support scheme. I offer face-to-face sessions in Elderslie, and I also offer telehealth services for those unable to travel or who might prefer teletherapy.
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being?
I specialise in therapeutic Play Therapy, a powerful, evidence based, developmentally appropriate therapy approach for children aged 3-12. I also specialise in Filial Therapy and Family Therapy. Through our work together, you will feel more supported and your child will improve their coping & increase their self esteem which will transfer into areas of life
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being?
I specialise in therapeutic Play Therapy, a powerful, evidence based, developmentally appropriate therapy approach for children aged 3-12. I also specialise in Filial Therapy and Family Therapy. Through our work together, you will feel more supported and your child will improve their coping & increase their self esteem which will transfer into areas of life
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.
Life can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to go next or what to do. In those moments, the sense of being stuck can be unsettling, making us question everything. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions may feel unclear. Yet, there's a part of us that yearns to grow—a curious part that seeks to learn and evolve through these experiences. This part wants to develop emotional resilience, embrace uncertainty, and foster greater self-awareness. Ultimately, it's the part that strives to become the most authentic and reliable version of ourselves.
Life can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming, leaving us unsure of where to go next or what to do. In those moments, the sense of being stuck can be unsettling, making us question everything. Our thoughts, feelings, and actions may feel unclear. Yet, there's a part of us that yearns to grow—a curious part that seeks to learn and evolve through these experiences. This part wants to develop emotional resilience, embrace uncertainty, and foster greater self-awareness. Ultimately, it's the part that strives to become the most authentic and reliable version of ourselves.
As the Psychologist behind Empowering Minds Psychology with over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and their families Ellen Pickering provides a safe, gentle, non-judgemental, empowering and confidential space for families, children and adolescents ensuring that the therapy helps not only the client but also their family.
Ellen also offers assessments for emotional and behavioural concerns and academic and intelligence assessment . She background in working in schools provides an advantage for clients as she can help them navigate the systems to help them access further support at school. Ellen also provides supervision for Provisional and Registered Psychologists.
As the Psychologist behind Empowering Minds Psychology with over 14 years experience working with children, adolescents and their families Ellen Pickering provides a safe, gentle, non-judgemental, empowering and confidential space for families, children and adolescents ensuring that the therapy helps not only the client but also their family.
Ellen also offers assessments for emotional and behavioural concerns and academic and intelligence assessment . She background in working in schools provides an advantage for clients as she can help them navigate the systems to help them access further support at school. Ellen also provides supervision for Provisional and Registered Psychologists.
Services that I deliver includes: Treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioural difficulties and other mental health issues for children, adolescents, and adults
In my interventions, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy and Schema Based Therapy.
Services that I deliver includes: Treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioural difficulties and other mental health issues for children, adolescents, and adults
In my interventions, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion Focused Therapy and Schema Based Therapy.
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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.