Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Ipswich, QLD
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.
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.
Sensitive Social Work & Counselling supports children and families in the community across Ipswich, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and more.
Anxiety (GAD, Social, Panic disorders, etc.)
Stress, burnout and overwhelm
OCD, hoarding disorder and decluttering (you have control)
Relationships/interpersonal/ social skills
School challenges – school can’t, self-advocacy, bullying,
Parenting support/ transitioning to parenthood
Self-acceptance and confidence building
Sensitive Social Work & Counselling supports children and families in the community across Ipswich, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and more.
Anxiety (GAD, Social, Panic disorders, etc.)
Stress, burnout and overwhelm
OCD, hoarding disorder and decluttering (you have control)
Relationships/interpersonal/ social skills
School challenges – school can’t, self-advocacy, bullying,
Parenting support/ transitioning to parenthood
Self-acceptance and confidence building
With 6 years of experience I have worked with a cross section of communities and specialise in working with members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, members of the LGBTQIA community and children and adults who are neurodiverse.
As an integrative counsellor I work relationally with the client. We work to navigate complex challenges such as trauma, neurodiversity, or struggles related to identity. This could include developing coping strategies for ADHD, managing autism in personal and professional lives, LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking self-acceptance, or Armed Forces veterans processing past experiences and adjusting to civilian life, or addressing situations from the past. Therapy will be tailored to your unique situation, and we can work towards goals around mental clarity, emotional resilience, self-growth, and building fulfilling relationships.
With 6 years of experience I have worked with a cross section of communities and specialise in working with members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, members of the LGBTQIA community and children and adults who are neurodiverse.
As an integrative counsellor I work relationally with the client. We work to navigate complex challenges such as trauma, neurodiversity, or struggles related to identity. This could include developing coping strategies for ADHD, managing autism in personal and professional lives, LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking self-acceptance, or Armed Forces veterans processing past experiences and adjusting to civilian life, or addressing situations from the past. Therapy will be tailored to your unique situation, and we can work towards goals around mental clarity, emotional resilience, self-growth, and building fulfilling relationships.
I am an Autistic and ADHDer Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental assessments. I strive to ensure that the assessment process provides warmth, safety, and supportive recommendations, valuing the individual as the expert of their own experiences. My approach is collaborative, and I often consult with paediatricians, psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic
understanding of the individuals needs and to inform support recommendations.
I am an Autistic and ADHDer Clinical Psychologist with a particular interest in neurodevelopmental assessments. I strive to ensure that the assessment process provides warmth, safety, and supportive recommendations, valuing the individual as the expert of their own experiences. My approach is collaborative, and I often consult with paediatricians, psychiatrists, and other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic
understanding of the individuals needs and to inform support recommendations.
Bluest Skies has 2 branches:
Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is private practice counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
I like to work creatively with clients, especially children and adolescents I work in a flexible and client centred way and adapt my therapeutic interventions to suit the age, need and goals of the client. I work with my therapy dog in the room, utilising a Neuroscience, Attachment and Trauma informed framework.
Bluest Skies has 2 branches:
Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is private practice counselling service for children, families and individuals impacted by Trauma with the support of my Golden Retriever, Pirate.
I like to work creatively with clients, especially children and adolescents I work in a flexible and client centred way and adapt my therapeutic interventions to suit the age, need and goals of the client. I work with my therapy dog in the room, utilising a Neuroscience, Attachment and Trauma informed framework.
Finding a therapist you can feel comfortable and safe with is important. Helen is warm and welcoming registered level 3 Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting people through trauma and life's challenges. Helen utilises an attachment approach with many modalities not limited to EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychotherapy, equine assisted therapy and works with polyvagal theory to create a therapeutic service best suited to your needs. Helen has expertise with adolescents, gender diversity and neurodiversity. Telehealth and in person sessions.
Finding a therapist you can feel comfortable and safe with is important. Helen is warm and welcoming registered level 3 Clinical Counsellor with a passion for supporting people through trauma and life's challenges. Helen utilises an attachment approach with many modalities not limited to EMDR, Internal Family Systems, psychotherapy, equine assisted therapy and works with polyvagal theory to create a therapeutic service best suited to your needs. Helen has expertise with adolescents, gender diversity and neurodiversity. Telehealth and in person sessions.
I support for a wide range of personal and career-related issues, including:
- Stress and burnout
- Anxiety and low mood
- Depression
- Complex trauma
- Developing coping and emotional regulation skills
- Alcohol and substance use, including recovery and relapse prevention
- Career uncertainty and workplace-related stress.
I support for a wide range of personal and career-related issues, including:
- Stress and burnout
- Anxiety and low mood
- Depression
- Complex trauma
- Developing coping and emotional regulation skills
- Alcohol and substance use, including recovery and relapse prevention
- Career uncertainty and workplace-related stress.
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.
The Serotonin Suite provides personable and professional telehealth psychology services for individuals of all ages across Australia.
Flexible, private, and accessible psychology sessions ensure your mental wellbeing is supported wherever you are!
The Serotonin Suite provides personable and professional telehealth psychology services for individuals of all ages across Australia.
Flexible, private, and accessible psychology sessions ensure your mental wellbeing is supported wherever you are!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
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 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.