Psychologists and Therapists for Toddlers in Paddington, QLD
Bluest Skies Counselling + Animal Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Paddington, QLD 4064
Counselling for trauma and Complex PTSD, including EMDR, animal assisted therapy and Perinatal counselling. Perinatal Interest areas include birth trauma, grief and loss and infertility.
Bluest Skies has 2 branches of the service
Bluest Skies counselling and animal assisted therapy - a trauma and general counselling service
Bluest Skies Perinatal Support - counselling for new parents and parents to be.
Services are offered from Springfield Lakes or Paddington. Please get in touch to find out the availability for each site.
Counselling for trauma and Complex PTSD, including EMDR, animal assisted therapy and Perinatal counselling. Perinatal Interest areas include birth trauma, grief and loss and infertility.
Bluest Skies has 2 branches of the service
Bluest Skies counselling and animal assisted therapy - a trauma and general counselling service
Bluest Skies Perinatal Support - counselling for new parents and parents to be.
Services are offered from Springfield Lakes or Paddington. Please get in touch to find out the availability for each site.
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
Integrated Wellness Clinic is one of Australia's leading Wellness Clinics. We are home to Naturopaths practicing evidence-based Naturopathic medicine and Psychologists offering Integrative Psychology
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
We are a group of outstanding independent psychologists based in Brisbane, dedicated to offering boutique evidence-based psychology services.
I am a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents, young adults, between the ages of 5 and 30 in Brisbane and via telehealth. Currently, I am working in two separate locations.
Tuesday-Thursday you can find me at the Child Development Network in Milton with a multi-disciplinary team of paediatricians, psychologists, and education and literacy specialists. Fridays I work in Red Hill under Rain or Shine Psychology. I have training in a range of different therapeutic modalities. However, my main focus is on developing strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe space for clients to explore their issues.
I am a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents, young adults, between the ages of 5 and 30 in Brisbane and via telehealth. Currently, I am working in two separate locations.
Tuesday-Thursday you can find me at the Child Development Network in Milton with a multi-disciplinary team of paediatricians, psychologists, and education and literacy specialists. Fridays I work in Red Hill under Rain or Shine Psychology. I have training in a range of different therapeutic modalities. However, my main focus is on developing strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe space for clients to explore their issues.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
I am happy to announce I am again accepting new referrals, for therapy appointments. All appointments are offered exclusively via Telehealth. Please note that email contact is preferred, rather than phone. As the Director of Spring Psychology, I am passionate about helping people to grow and achieve their unique goals.
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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.
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
Sharon has worked with children, teens, families and individuals for over 30 years, and is the founder and director of Out of the Ashes Counselling Australia, a private counselling practice. She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy. Some therapies Sharon uses include Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy and Core Value Therapy.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's demands yet yearns for a sense of clarity, peace, and purpose. They might be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues or navigating a major life transition that feels daunting. They are seeking not only to alleviate immediate distress but to foster lasting personal growth. They want more than symptom relief—they’re eager to understand the “why” behind their feelings, patterns, and reactions. They desire tools and strategies to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and ultimately build a life that aligns with their true values.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by life's demands yet yearns for a sense of clarity, peace, and purpose. They might be experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues or navigating a major life transition that feels daunting. They are seeking not only to alleviate immediate distress but to foster lasting personal growth. They want more than symptom relief—they’re eager to understand the “why” behind their feelings, patterns, and reactions. They desire tools and strategies to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and ultimately build a life that aligns with their true values.
Do you feel like you’re working twice as hard in a world not built for your brain? I provide a neuro-affirming space where, alongside my cavoodle Marco, we use EMDR and other techniques to work with your unique strengths and build a life that actually fits.
As a psychologist, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families across the lifespan. I believe therapy should be a meaningful relationship where you feel truly heard. I aim to create a safe, friendly environment to help you process your concerns and begin healing.
Do you feel like you’re working twice as hard in a world not built for your brain? I provide a neuro-affirming space where, alongside my cavoodle Marco, we use EMDR and other techniques to work with your unique strengths and build a life that actually fits.
As a psychologist, I’m passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families across the lifespan. I believe therapy should be a meaningful relationship where you feel truly heard. I aim to create a safe, friendly environment to help you process your concerns and begin healing.
Experienced Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist on the Gold Coast, providing evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. With a warm, open approach, she empowers people of all ages in their mental health journey.
She takes an integrative, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based treatments. Katie recognises that each person’s life story and experiences are unique and works collaboratively to tailor therapy to their needs, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Experienced Mental Health Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist on the Gold Coast, providing evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families. With a warm, open approach, she empowers people of all ages in their mental health journey.
She takes an integrative, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based treatments. Katie recognises that each person’s life story and experiences are unique and works collaboratively to tailor therapy to their needs, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy. Children take the lead in the playroom and engage with the therapist and the resources available on their own terms, giving the therapist insight into the child's view of themselves, their relationships and the world around them. In the playroom, children are able to safely discuss and process their past experiences while the therapist responds in a way that helps the child build their independence, self-esteem and ability to self-regulate. We welcome children and teens of all ages and abilities.
North Side Play Therapy offers age appropriate counselling to children and teenagers using Child-Centered Play Therapy. Children take the lead in the playroom and engage with the therapist and the resources available on their own terms, giving the therapist insight into the child's view of themselves, their relationships and the world around them. In the playroom, children are able to safely discuss and process their past experiences while the therapist responds in a way that helps the child build their independence, self-esteem and ability to self-regulate. We welcome children and teens of all ages and abilities.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, past trauma including abuse and sexual abuse, or navigating a major life transition, you're not alone. Life can feel heavy at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step.
As a counsellor with over 14 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I am also a supervisor and can support you in setting up or expanding your business.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, past trauma including abuse and sexual abuse, or navigating a major life transition, you're not alone. Life can feel heavy at times, and reaching out for support is a courageous first step.
As a counsellor with over 14 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I am also a supervisor and can support you in setting up or expanding your business.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, the impact of past or recent trauma, relationship difficulties, or a growing sense that life feels harder than it should. You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference. Many of the people I work with are looking for understanding as much as solutions. They want a safe, calm space where they can make sense of their experiences, feel genuinely heard, and develop skills to cope more effectively.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, the impact of past or recent trauma, relationship difficulties, or a growing sense that life feels harder than it should. You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference. Many of the people I work with are looking for understanding as much as solutions. They want a safe, calm space where they can make sense of their experiences, feel genuinely heard, and develop skills to cope more effectively.
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
As the lead psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Facility, and the Principle Psychologist at Our Space Psychology, I specialise in delivering comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions and supporting NDIS funding application processes. In my leadership role at the rehabilitation facility, I oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions for those confronting substance use. In my role at Our Space Psychology, I also provide individualised therapeutic interventions, incorporating the support of two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
As the lead psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Facility, and the Principle Psychologist at Our Space Psychology, I specialise in delivering comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions and supporting NDIS funding application processes. In my leadership role at the rehabilitation facility, I oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions for those confronting substance use. In my role at Our Space Psychology, I also provide individualised therapeutic interventions, incorporating the support of two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
Hi, I’m Adam. If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety or weighed down by past experiences, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay that way. Many people find themselves caught in patterns of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or reactions they can’t fully explain.
I specialise in trauma and anxiety, including PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder and complex trauma. My approach goes beyond just talking, working with both the conscious and subconscious mind to create real, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Adam. If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety or weighed down by past experiences, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to stay that way. Many people find themselves caught in patterns of overthinking, emotional overwhelm, or reactions they can’t fully explain.
I specialise in trauma and anxiety, including PTSD, Dissociative Identity Disorder and complex trauma. My approach goes beyond just talking, working with both the conscious and subconscious mind to create real, lasting change.
Play Therapy & Trauma Support for Children, Families & Parents
Many families reach out while navigating big emotions, behavioural changes, anxiety, or withdrawal. Some seek support after trauma, sexual abuse, or family disruption, while others want help with emotional regulation, sibling conflict, or developmental changes. Parents hope to feel more connected and work with someone who meets their child through play rather than pressure. I also offer Becoming Through Play — a gentle program helping adults reconnect with playful, nurturing experiences.
Play Therapy & Trauma Support for Children, Families & Parents
Many families reach out while navigating big emotions, behavioural changes, anxiety, or withdrawal. Some seek support after trauma, sexual abuse, or family disruption, while others want help with emotional regulation, sibling conflict, or developmental changes. Parents hope to feel more connected and work with someone who meets their child through play rather than pressure. I also offer Becoming Through Play — a gentle program helping adults reconnect with playful, nurturing experiences.
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- West End
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FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?
Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.
Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?
Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.
What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?
In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.
What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?
What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.