Child Counselling in Sydney, NSW

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Erica Chow
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Greenwich, NSW 2065
Are you struggling with overthinking, being overwhelmed and exhausted a lot of the time? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unsafe and having unhealthy beliefs about yourself? If your daily life, relationships and mental health is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. You may be a parent who is noticing concerning signs in your child and needing parenting support and therapy for your child. Erica is a professional and warm Psychologist experienced in assisting with mental health, trauma, behavioural difficulties for clients across the lifespan.
Are you struggling with overthinking, being overwhelmed and exhausted a lot of the time? Do you feel that past traumas and negative life experiences have left you feeling unsafe and having unhealthy beliefs about yourself? If your daily life, relationships and mental health is wearing you down, you may be seeking support to get to a better place. You may be a parent who is noticing concerning signs in your child and needing parenting support and therapy for your child. Erica is a professional and warm Psychologist experienced in assisting with mental health, trauma, behavioural difficulties for clients across the lifespan.
(02) 9159 3752 View (02) 9159 3752
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Renewed Hope Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
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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Praveena Rajeswaran
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who loves working collaboratively with people from all backgrounds. I specialise in supporting children and adolescents manage their behaviour/emotions and navigate transitions, as well as supporting parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships. I am also interested in supporting those with a history of trauma. I am trained in several trauma-informed modalities, including DBT, Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy. To support you, I would integrate my extensive clinical experience, the latest scientific evidence, and your unique values and goals.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who loves working collaboratively with people from all backgrounds. I specialise in supporting children and adolescents manage their behaviour/emotions and navigate transitions, as well as supporting parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships. I am also interested in supporting those with a history of trauma. I am trained in several trauma-informed modalities, including DBT, Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy. To support you, I would integrate my extensive clinical experience, the latest scientific evidence, and your unique values and goals.
(02) 7804 4048 View (02) 7804 4048
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Courtney Karpin
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Woollahra, NSW 2025
I am an empathetic, committed and collaborative psychologist with a passion for providing client-centred therapy for children, teenagers and parents. I work with anxiety depression, stress and adjustment difficulties, grief and loss. chronic pain, emotion regulation, anger management, child behavioural problems, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, suicide intervention and prevention.
I am an empathetic, committed and collaborative psychologist with a passion for providing client-centred therapy for children, teenagers and parents. I work with anxiety depression, stress and adjustment difficulties, grief and loss. chronic pain, emotion regulation, anger management, child behavioural problems, parenting stress, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, suicide intervention and prevention.
(02) 9100 0237 View (02) 9100 0237
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Hornsby Kuringai Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Hornsby, NSW 2077
Jackie is passionate about helping parents to clarify how they can help their child.
Jacqueline Schell welcomes the assessment and treatment of complex clinical presentations of children and adolescents. She has a special interest in ADHD and Learning Difficulties, Attention and Working Memory Training. She seeks to help parents understand their child's presenting difficulties and to guide treatment targets toward a favourable outcome.
Jackie is passionate about helping parents to clarify how they can help their child.
Jacqueline Schell welcomes the assessment and treatment of complex clinical presentations of children and adolescents. She has a special interest in ADHD and Learning Difficulties, Attention and Working Memory Training. She seeks to help parents understand their child's presenting difficulties and to guide treatment targets toward a favourable outcome.
(02) 9159 3796 View (02) 9159 3796
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Jane Rabie- Play Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petersham, NSW 2049
The relationship I develop with your child supports them to feel fully understood and develop communication and strategies to deal with overwhelming emotions.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
The relationship I develop with your child supports them to feel fully understood and develop communication and strategies to deal with overwhelming emotions.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
(02) 9100 0607 View (02) 9100 0607
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Emma Chow | Kindred Filial Play Corner
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Ermington, NSW 2115
Play is therapeutic and a powerful means for the changes and healing you so long to see in your child and your family.
Somewhere along the way, there has been a rupture between you and your child. You are constantly overwhelmed by their BIG emotions and behaviours, and you are doing your best to respond differently from your default parenting patterns. Maybe they've been through something big. You desire a stronger, more secure and trusting relationship with your child. You dream of fostering co-operation and harmonious sibling (and peer) relationships. Your really want to support them in their growth, development and wellbeing.
Play is therapeutic and a powerful means for the changes and healing you so long to see in your child and your family.
Somewhere along the way, there has been a rupture between you and your child. You are constantly overwhelmed by their BIG emotions and behaviours, and you are doing your best to respond differently from your default parenting patterns. Maybe they've been through something big. You desire a stronger, more secure and trusting relationship with your child. You dream of fostering co-operation and harmonious sibling (and peer) relationships. Your really want to support them in their growth, development and wellbeing.
(02) 7804 4503 View (02) 7804 4503
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Nicola Mowday
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Principal Psychologist of Paradigm Psychology Clinic. Nicola has over 10 years' experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. Empowering individuals with a deeper understanding of their behaviour, personality, and capabilities. Nicola offers therapy to address diverse challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work/school stress and more. Additionally, Nicola offers psychological assessments for ASD/ADHD as well as Cognitive and Academic Assessments.
Principal Psychologist of Paradigm Psychology Clinic. Nicola has over 10 years' experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. Empowering individuals with a deeper understanding of their behaviour, personality, and capabilities. Nicola offers therapy to address diverse challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work/school stress and more. Additionally, Nicola offers psychological assessments for ASD/ADHD as well as Cognitive and Academic Assessments.
(02) 9100 0675 View (02) 9100 0675
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Robyn Bowman Counselling
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kings Langley, NSW 2147
With my extensive experience working in schools, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, especially in understanding the stressors faced by children and teenagers and offer tailored, compassionate support.
I am a qualified counsellor, registered with PACFA. I work with adults, adolescent and children, in the areas of anxiety, overwhelming emotion, depression, grief and loss, anger, or even assisting you to join up the dots of life. My goal is to empower you towards a more peaceful and manageable life, enhancing your ability to face everyday challenges with resilience and hope. At Robyn Bowman Counselling, I provide both face-to-face sessions in Norwest and Kings Langley, and online consultations, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. My offices are close to transport and parking.
With my extensive experience working in schools, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, especially in understanding the stressors faced by children and teenagers and offer tailored, compassionate support.
I am a qualified counsellor, registered with PACFA. I work with adults, adolescent and children, in the areas of anxiety, overwhelming emotion, depression, grief and loss, anger, or even assisting you to join up the dots of life. My goal is to empower you towards a more peaceful and manageable life, enhancing your ability to face everyday challenges with resilience and hope. At Robyn Bowman Counselling, I provide both face-to-face sessions in Norwest and Kings Langley, and online consultations, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. My offices are close to transport and parking.
(02) 8609 3783 View (02) 8609 3783
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Maria Wen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool, NSW 2170
I am a warm and friendly child and family therapist with 20 years professional experience.
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being? You're trying so hard every day and nothing seems to stick. You know deep in your heart there must be a better way to improve how you & your child are feeling so life can be easier to manage. You're searching for someone who is experienced with children, and who can also provide support to you. I specialise with anxiety, attachment, trauma & challenging behaviours by focussing on restoring feelings of safety in the nervous system. I can help you and your child break through the negative experiences and restore hope.
I am a warm and friendly child and family therapist with 20 years professional experience.
Are you feeling worried, confused and overwhelmed about your child's current emotional and psychological well being? You're trying so hard every day and nothing seems to stick. You know deep in your heart there must be a better way to improve how you & your child are feeling so life can be easier to manage. You're searching for someone who is experienced with children, and who can also provide support to you. I specialise with anxiety, attachment, trauma & challenging behaviours by focussing on restoring feelings of safety in the nervous system. I can help you and your child break through the negative experiences and restore hope.
(02) 8105 5063 View (02) 8105 5063
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Susana Newcombe
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kellyville, NSW 2155
Susana is a caring and compassionate therapist committed to helping clients understand how their thoughts and emotions affect their actions. If you or your child are facing challenges, rest assured that your concerns will be treated with sensitivity and understanding, providing unconditional support, empathy, and care. Susana has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a range of social and emotional difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and school-related issues.
Susana is a caring and compassionate therapist committed to helping clients understand how their thoughts and emotions affect their actions. If you or your child are facing challenges, rest assured that your concerns will be treated with sensitivity and understanding, providing unconditional support, empathy, and care. Susana has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a range of social and emotional difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, ODD, and school-related issues.
(02) 8403 1537 View (02) 8403 1537
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Irene O'Neill
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Campbelltown, NSW 2560
Waitlist for new clients
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative therapies such as art and play.
I am an ACA registered counsellor based in Campbelltown and the South-Western Sydney area. I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, and NDIS support. Some of the concerns I have supported my clients through include emotional regulation issues, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem and confidence, anxiety, depression and anger management.
I have a particular interest in working with children and young people and enjoy using creative therapies such as art and play.
I am an ACA registered counsellor based in Campbelltown and the South-Western Sydney area. I have experience working with a range of clients with a particular focus on children and young people, as well as the LGBTIQA+ community, and NDIS support. Some of the concerns I have supported my clients through include emotional regulation issues, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem and confidence, anxiety, depression and anger management.
(02) 4214 8009 View (02) 4214 8009
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Colleen Mary Nicholas
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Greystanes, NSW 2145
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.
(02) 8609 3981 View (02) 8609 3981
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Vanessa Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Menai, NSW 2234
Vanessa Allen is the founder and Director of Evolving Minds Counselling, a space she created with the intention of providing a supportive and caring environment for children, adolescents and adults.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. ​ Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
Vanessa Allen is the founder and Director of Evolving Minds Counselling, a space she created with the intention of providing a supportive and caring environment for children, adolescents and adults.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. ​ Vanessa is known for her empathetic approach and desire to empower clients, so they can make positive changes in line with their values. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and of all ages. Her calm and caring nature allows her to build trust even with the most resistant clients. Vanessa is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and a Certified RO-DBT Practitioner.
(02) 8074 5994 View (02) 8074 5994
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A-Okay Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I am a client-centred, Neuroaffirming therapist who has experience with neurodivergence, children / adolescents, trauma backgrounds (EMDR Level 1) and Worker's Compensation / CTP. I also work with couples using the Gottman methodology (Gottman Level 2).
I am a client-centred, Neuroaffirming therapist who has experience with neurodivergence, children / adolescents, trauma backgrounds (EMDR Level 1) and Worker's Compensation / CTP. I also work with couples using the Gottman methodology (Gottman Level 2).
(02) 8074 5401 View (02) 8074 5401
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Empowering Minds Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Liverpool, NSW 2170
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 provides therapy for parents as they ride the rollercoaster of being a parent.
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 provides therapy for parents as they ride the rollercoaster of being a parent.
(02) 8105 5974 View (02) 8105 5974
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Amaya Wellbeing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Cronulla, NSW 2230
Jessica has worked with a broad range of clients during this time; from primary school aged children to adults managing a variety of life transitions and challenges.
Struggling with anxiety, finding or keeping a meaningful relationship, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, fertility issues, work/school related stress or low self-esteem? Amaya Wellbeing has immediate appointments available. Late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available. At Amaya we know finding the right practitioner can feel overwhelming. We offer a free initial 15-minute consultation to help you decide if our service might be right for you.
Jessica has worked with a broad range of clients during this time; from primary school aged children to adults managing a variety of life transitions and challenges.
Struggling with anxiety, finding or keeping a meaningful relationship, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, fertility issues, work/school related stress or low self-esteem? Amaya Wellbeing has immediate appointments available. Late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available. At Amaya we know finding the right practitioner can feel overwhelming. We offer a free initial 15-minute consultation to help you decide if our service might be right for you.
(02) 9538 7368 View (02) 9538 7368
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The Counselling Collective
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
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.
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.
(02) 7804 4067 View (02) 7804 4067
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Blue Rabbit Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Randwick, NSW 2031
Suki is a collaboratively focused Psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. She has experience working across a range of psychological issues including mood disorders (depression and bi-polar), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders and related conditions). She also has worked with clients helping them with relationship difficulties, sleep difficulties, substance abuse and major life changes. Suki is Medicare accredited, and member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Suki is a collaboratively focused Psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. She has experience working across a range of psychological issues including mood disorders (depression and bi-polar), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders and related conditions). She also has worked with clients helping them with relationship difficulties, sleep difficulties, substance abuse and major life changes. Suki is Medicare accredited, and member of the Australian Psychological Society.
(02) 9159 6506 View (02) 9159 6506
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Lauren Ehrenfeld
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
I focus on a warm and empathetic approach that creates a safe space for children and young adults.
Is your child having behavioural difficulties, difficulty focusing or keeping still, not developing strong friendships or has trouble learning and keeping up at school? Is your child anxious about leaving your side, can't sleep alone, or has big feelings that they struggle to manage? These are the families and children that I love to work with. I want to work with families who want to understand why their children is experiencing difficulties, and what can be done to help them reach their potential.
I focus on a warm and empathetic approach that creates a safe space for children and young adults.
Is your child having behavioural difficulties, difficulty focusing or keeping still, not developing strong friendships or has trouble learning and keeping up at school? Is your child anxious about leaving your side, can't sleep alone, or has big feelings that they struggle to manage? These are the families and children that I love to work with. I want to work with families who want to understand why their children is experiencing difficulties, and what can be done to help them reach their potential.
(02) 8520 1147 View (02) 8520 1147
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Sydney provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.

Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.

The best child therapists in Sydney build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.