Child Psychologists and Therapists in Ipswich, QLD

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Attain Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have 6 years experience in the field of psychology supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
I work with clients aged 14 and above, offering telehealth appointments to support accessibility and flexibility. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore their identities and work toward positive mental health and wellbeing. I have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those who are autistic or ADHD. I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space that respects individual differences and works with clients' unique strengths, needs, and communication styles.
I have 6 years experience in the field of psychology supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
I work with clients aged 14 and above, offering telehealth appointments to support accessibility and flexibility. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore their identities and work toward positive mental health and wellbeing. I have experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including those who are autistic or ADHD. I aim to provide a neurodiversity-affirming space that respects individual differences and works with clients' unique strengths, needs, and communication styles.
(07) 2100 4756 View (07) 2100 4756
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Connections Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children).
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
Individual counselling for adults, young people and children (caregivers are required to attend sessions with children).
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, 12 years experience with helping individuals and families connect to themselves and each other (attachment based therapy). Client directed and solution focused therapy we work on your needs and what you would like help with.
(07) 2801 6141 View (07) 2801 6141
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Limestone Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Ipswich, QLD 4305
Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management.
Sessions offer non-judgmental, empathic listening that validates the client and their challenges, finds strengths, provides psychoeducation, empowers, and explores possibilities and goals. Using flexible, evidence-based, client-centred approaches, I collaborate with clients to develop personalised strategies for change.
Difficulties may be related to loss, relationship breakdown, parenting, children, life transitions, daily family struggles, health issues, or stress management.
Sessions offer non-judgmental, empathic listening that validates the client and their challenges, finds strengths, provides psychoeducation, empowers, and explores possibilities and goals. Using flexible, evidence-based, client-centred approaches, I collaborate with clients to develop personalised strategies for change.
(07) 3050 0778 View (07) 3050 0778
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Jaclyn Potts - Bloom Psychology and Assessment
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
You’re seeking a space where you can finally exhale. You may be navigating trauma, burnout, ADHD, new parenthood, or complex life transitions. You want to feel safe, seen, and supported as you make sense of your inner world. You’re not here to be “fixed”, you’re here to grow, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. You value honesty, compassion, and practical strategies. You’re ready for therapy that’s grounded, real, and tailored to your nervous system, not just your to-do list.
You’re seeking a space where you can finally exhale. You may be navigating trauma, burnout, ADHD, new parenthood, or complex life transitions. You want to feel safe, seen, and supported as you make sense of your inner world. You’re not here to be “fixed”, you’re here to grow, reconnect with your strengths, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. You value honesty, compassion, and practical strategies. You’re ready for therapy that’s grounded, real, and tailored to your nervous system, not just your to-do list.
(07) 4521 0086 View (07) 4521 0086
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Eliza Mealey
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues.
I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe space where you can explore your feelings and challenges without judgment. My approach is comfortable and accessible—I use everyday language rather than therapy jargon, and I bring a sense of humor when appropriate, because therapy doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.Therapy is a shared experience, where we work together.
I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues.
I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe space where you can explore your feelings and challenges without judgment. My approach is comfortable and accessible—I use everyday language rather than therapy jargon, and I bring a sense of humor when appropriate, because therapy doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.Therapy is a shared experience, where we work together.
(07) 3132 2928 View (07) 3132 2928
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Growth in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
While I enjoy working across the lifespan, I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents and their families, young adults, parents (parenting) and parents during the perinatal period.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
While I enjoy working across the lifespan, I have a particular interest in working with children and adolescents and their families, young adults, parents (parenting) and parents during the perinatal period.
At Growth in Mind, my focus is helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Personal growth varies across the lifespan and can be particularly poignant during transition phases such as starting school, moving into adolescence, early adulthood, the perinatal period and navigating parenting. I offer this support in a clinic setting or via telehealth.
(07) 2100 4845 View (07) 2100 4845
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The Resilience Hive - Tanya Mitchell
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I work with clients facing neurodiversity challenges (Autism, ADHD), child/adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-regulation), and peri/postnatal mental health.
Life’s changes can feel overwhelming, but therapy offers a space for clarity and growth. Welcome to the Resilience Hive! I’m Tanya, a registered Lvl 2 ACA Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Warwick, Queensland, and a Digital Lifeline Crisis Counsellor. I offer a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to support children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating parenting stress, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD), relationship challenges, workplace struggles, and more. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve meaningful change in a compassionate space—tailored just for you.
I work with clients facing neurodiversity challenges (Autism, ADHD), child/adolescent mental health issues (anxiety, depression, self-regulation), and peri/postnatal mental health.
Life’s changes can feel overwhelming, but therapy offers a space for clarity and growth. Welcome to the Resilience Hive! I’m Tanya, a registered Lvl 2 ACA Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Warwick, Queensland, and a Digital Lifeline Crisis Counsellor. I offer a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to support children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating parenting stress, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD), relationship challenges, workplace struggles, and more. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop coping skills, and achieve meaningful change in a compassionate space—tailored just for you.
(07) 4516 9006 View (07) 4516 9006
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TAS Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, Assoc MAPS
Serves Area
Perhaps you're facing difficulties in navigating your child's challenging behaviours and are seeking guidance and tools to help them develop healthier coping mechanisms, social skills or tackle their anxiety or low mood?
I offer evidence-based CBT strategies to support well-being and resilience, addressing mental health challenges. Dedicated to cultivating collaborative connections, I work with clients of all ages. I am also experienced in Autism and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) intervention and assessment.
Perhaps you're facing difficulties in navigating your child's challenging behaviours and are seeking guidance and tools to help them develop healthier coping mechanisms, social skills or tackle their anxiety or low mood?
I offer evidence-based CBT strategies to support well-being and resilience, addressing mental health challenges. Dedicated to cultivating collaborative connections, I work with clients of all ages. I am also experienced in Autism and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) intervention and assessment.
(07) 2801 6336 View (07) 2801 6336
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Andrew De Ambrosis
Counsellor, AASW
Serves Area
I have over 30 years' experience working with children, teens, families, couples and individuals who want to improve their lives.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
I have over 30 years' experience working with children, teens, families, couples and individuals who want to improve their lives.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
(07) 3555 7938 View (07) 3555 7938
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MelinaJBW
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
As a registered counsellor and neurotherapist in Toowoomba, servicing the Darling Downs and Lockyer Valley, I provide tailored counselling services to support individuals in overcoming mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience, I specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. At MelinaJBW we take a client-centred approach, which means that we will work with you to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our counselling approach to meet them. From age five to ninety-five we can help individuals, couples and families to heal and look forward to the future together.
As a registered counsellor and neurotherapist in Toowoomba, servicing the Darling Downs and Lockyer Valley, I provide tailored counselling services to support individuals in overcoming mental health issues. With over 10 years of experience, I specialise in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. At MelinaJBW we take a client-centred approach, which means that we will work with you to understand your unique needs and goals, and tailor our counselling approach to meet them. From age five to ninety-five we can help individuals, couples and families to heal and look forward to the future together.
(07) 5235 6992 View (07) 5235 6992
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Calliope Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
At Calliope, we support people who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life changes, relationships, or emotional challenges. Many people come to us looking for understanding, clarity, and a safe place to explore their experiences and rebuild confidence.
At Calliope, we support people who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating life changes, relationships, or emotional challenges. Many people come to us looking for understanding, clarity, and a safe place to explore their experiences and rebuild confidence.
(07) 5625 8449 View (07) 5625 8449
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Brookwater Therapeutic Connections
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
We have two dedicated play therapy rooms designed specifically for children, as well as a comfortable therapy room tailored for for adults.
We offer a holistic approach to therapy in a warm, professional environment. Our play therapy sessions provide a safe space for children to express and process their emotions through play. For couples, our counselling sessions foster open dialogue and help strengthen relationships. Our adult therapy services support individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and past traumas. We wholeheartedly and purposefully advocate for all children, adolescents and adults to ensure their needs and goals are met, as well as providing relational connection to ensure everyone feels valued and understood.
(07) 2801 5071 View (07) 2801 5071
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Lakeside Allied Health
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Lisa has over 15 years of experience helping kids, teens and adults.
Located right here in Forest Lake, we offer psychology and counselling services for ages 6 onwards. Whether you are finding day to day life stressful, feeling anxious about the current state of the World, or feeling very down, Lakeside Allied Health is here to help. Our highly experienced psychologists and social workers have special interest in anxiety, depression, stress and life changes as well at trauma and PTSD. We also have Bella, our emotional support dog, who comes to the clinic to offer her own kind of support.
Lisa has over 15 years of experience helping kids, teens and adults.
Located right here in Forest Lake, we offer psychology and counselling services for ages 6 onwards. Whether you are finding day to day life stressful, feeling anxious about the current state of the World, or feeling very down, Lakeside Allied Health is here to help. Our highly experienced psychologists and social workers have special interest in anxiety, depression, stress and life changes as well at trauma and PTSD. We also have Bella, our emotional support dog, who comes to the clinic to offer her own kind of support.
(07) 3184 8502 View (07) 3184 8502
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Freedom Within Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Freedom Within Psychology is a NDIS registered provider based in Ipswich. Founded by Maxine Clayton, a warm and emphatic general psychologist with over 30 yrs experienced working in the disability sector. She has a strong focus on reconnecting people with their values to live a positive, confident life and support meaningful change. Maxine's primary work is focused on NDIS participants through home, school or telehealth appointments. Maxine currently has capacity for new NDIS participants. She travels to Lowood, Logan, Rosewood areas. Telehealth appointments via phone or video are also welcome.
Freedom Within Psychology is a NDIS registered provider based in Ipswich. Founded by Maxine Clayton, a warm and emphatic general psychologist with over 30 yrs experienced working in the disability sector. She has a strong focus on reconnecting people with their values to live a positive, confident life and support meaningful change. Maxine's primary work is focused on NDIS participants through home, school or telehealth appointments. Maxine currently has capacity for new NDIS participants. She travels to Lowood, Logan, Rosewood areas. Telehealth appointments via phone or video are also welcome.
(07) 2801 5676 View (07) 2801 5676
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Bri Stevens
Social Worker
Serves Area
Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my profile and see if we might connect. I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability. Some of the issues that people bring to their sessions with me include - gender, sex and sexuality, religious trauma, parenting, relationships, family, mental health, and coping with daily life. Many of my clients are seeking a new perspective on challenges they've been managing for some time. Other times a difficult event, loss or personal crisis has occurred. I am an experienced family and relationship therapist and enjoy helping people create more secure and healthy connections.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to look at my profile and see if we might connect. I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability. Some of the issues that people bring to their sessions with me include - gender, sex and sexuality, religious trauma, parenting, relationships, family, mental health, and coping with daily life. Many of my clients are seeking a new perspective on challenges they've been managing for some time. Other times a difficult event, loss or personal crisis has occurred. I am an experienced family and relationship therapist and enjoy helping people create more secure and healthy connections.
(07) 2000 5957 View (07) 2000 5957
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Stuart Henderson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I specialise in helping children, adults, and couples who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, intimacy, and emotional disconnection.
Every therapy session is customised to support your individual goals and circumstances. I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Counselling, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, Narrative Therapy, and Family Therapy.
I specialise in helping children, adults, and couples who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, intimacy, and emotional disconnection.
Every therapy session is customised to support your individual goals and circumstances. I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Counselling, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, Narrative Therapy, and Family Therapy.
(07) 4243 4996 View (07) 4243 4996
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Cheree McGarry
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children.
I have twenty five years professional experience and have helped many men, women, children and families to cope and change. I can help you through separations, court proceedings, trauma, crises. Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/art therapy/emotional release work.
Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children.
I have twenty five years professional experience and have helped many men, women, children and families to cope and change. I can help you through separations, court proceedings, trauma, crises. Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/art therapy/emotional release work.
(07) 2801 5103 View (07) 2801 5103
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Stop, Collaborate & Listen - Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
As a late diagnosed Autistic/ADHD/PDA individual, I proudly own who I am and utilise this as a foundation for my framework of practise as a Registered Counsellor. It has given me the permission to deeply root myself in neurodiverse affirmative counselling; a strengths based, non-pathologising type of therapy where each individual’s unique neurotype, sensory needs, values, beliefs, and current lifestyle form the foundation for therapy. It gives me such joy to work with people in the process of unmasking, and gently guide them as they discover what living authentically can be like.
As a late diagnosed Autistic/ADHD/PDA individual, I proudly own who I am and utilise this as a foundation for my framework of practise as a Registered Counsellor. It has given me the permission to deeply root myself in neurodiverse affirmative counselling; a strengths based, non-pathologising type of therapy where each individual’s unique neurotype, sensory needs, values, beliefs, and current lifestyle form the foundation for therapy. It gives me such joy to work with people in the process of unmasking, and gently guide them as they discover what living authentically can be like.
(07) 3050 0733 View (07) 3050 0733
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Harrison Adam Cochrane
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I believe that a huge part of my job is to be able to sit with a client in the hardest of times, and allow them the space and support to get up by themselves. I take a very client centred approach to care and believe that the client is the expertise in their own lives. I use a basis of ACT, Narrative Therapy, EFT and SFT to drive my practice from evidence based models and enjoy working with clients from a multitude of different backgrounds. I believe in the power of creating a safe space for people to share and be vulnerable, the ability to do this is one of our great human gifts.
I believe that a huge part of my job is to be able to sit with a client in the hardest of times, and allow them the space and support to get up by themselves. I take a very client centred approach to care and believe that the client is the expertise in their own lives. I use a basis of ACT, Narrative Therapy, EFT and SFT to drive my practice from evidence based models and enjoy working with clients from a multitude of different backgrounds. I believe in the power of creating a safe space for people to share and be vulnerable, the ability to do this is one of our great human gifts.
(07) 2801 6605 View (07) 2801 6605
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Jessica Arday-Wild
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist and will provide you non-judgmental support with kindness, empathy and humour. I primarily work from a relational stance, which means I understand people in the context of their most important relationships. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Family Therapist providing therapeutic support since 2013.
(07) 4516 6056 View (07) 4516 6056
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.