Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Springfield Lakes, QLD

Photo of Julie Messenger - Bluest Skies Counselling + Animal Assisted Therapy, Counsellor, PACFA
Bluest Skies Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a 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 Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy is a 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.
(07) 3184 8464 View (07) 3184 8464
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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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Heather McAuliffe
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
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.
(07) 2100 4380 View (07) 2100 4380
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UnifiedLife Health & Wellbeing Supports
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Parents may be supporting neurodivergent children and seeking calm and confidence.
I help children, teens, women, and families feel seen, heard, and supported through life’s emotional challenges. Using creative, evidence-based approaches, I guide clients from overwhelm to clarity—building stronger connections, emotional safety, and lasting change. Together, we turn struggle into growth and survival into healing.
Parents may be supporting neurodivergent children and seeking calm and confidence.
I help children, teens, women, and families feel seen, heard, and supported through life’s emotional challenges. Using creative, evidence-based approaches, I guide clients from overwhelm to clarity—building stronger connections, emotional safety, and lasting change. Together, we turn struggle into growth and survival into healing.
(07) 2801 6581 View (07) 2801 6581
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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

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Amanda Guilfoyle - Pella Wellness , Counsellor, PACFA
Pella Wellness
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Capalaba, QLD 4157
I have a special interest in working with children & teenagers and their parents.
G'Day, I’m Amanda a Neuro affirming , heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion. I recognise an individuals neurotype as part of the amazing landscape of human diversity .
I have a special interest in working with children & teenagers and their parents.
G'Day, I’m Amanda a Neuro affirming , heart centred Clinical Counsellor and Gestalt Psychotherapist. If you are feeling stuck, experiencing emotional pain or turmoil or are having trouble working things out I would love to meet you and hear about your unique experience. Together we can work through your difficulties and create awareness and meaningful change. I will meet you with curiosity and compassion. I recognise an individuals neurotype as part of the amazing landscape of human diversity .
(07) 3113 9168 View (07) 3113 9168
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Shifting Tides Counselling & Mediation
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Are you experiencing conflict in your relationship, finding that arguments are going around in circles and leaving you feeling unheard? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming and controlling your life as an individual? Imagine a life with less stress, more contentment, and an inner peace that enables you to navigate any challenge? We all yearn for that place where we possess the coping mechanisms, strategies, and self-understanding to overcome adversity both in relationships and on a personal level. Reach out today and embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
Are you experiencing conflict in your relationship, finding that arguments are going around in circles and leaving you feeling unheard? Is anxiety and depression overwhelming and controlling your life as an individual? Imagine a life with less stress, more contentment, and an inner peace that enables you to navigate any challenge? We all yearn for that place where we possess the coping mechanisms, strategies, and self-understanding to overcome adversity both in relationships and on a personal level. Reach out today and embark on a transformative journey towards a happier and more fulfilling life.
(07) 2801 5835 View (07) 2801 5835
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Enrei Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles? You don’t have to face it alone. I’m Audrey, the counsellor behind Enrei Counselling, providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support to adults across Australia. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to gently explore your emotions and attachment experiences. Through deepening emotional awareness, we’ll heal relational wounds, strengthen your connections, and build emotional resilience. You can expect greater emotional insight, healing from past hurts, practical tools for managing anxiety and grief, and support that honours your identity.
(02) 5133 6270 View (02) 5133 6270
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Em Millar
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Beenleigh, QLD 4207
Hey there I’m Em (they/them). I'm neurodivergent, disabled, and queer, and navigating this world just like you! As a counsellor I help queer and neurodivergent people of all ages thrive as their authentic selves! I support individuals and families navigating identity, life transitions, grief and loss, neurodivergence, queerness, chronic illness, burnout, anxiety, big feelings, and complex trauma. Within my practice I support people of all ages to understand and embrace their authentic selves, create stability in their lives, find joy and reach their goals at their own pace.
Hey there I’m Em (they/them). I'm neurodivergent, disabled, and queer, and navigating this world just like you! As a counsellor I help queer and neurodivergent people of all ages thrive as their authentic selves! I support individuals and families navigating identity, life transitions, grief and loss, neurodivergence, queerness, chronic illness, burnout, anxiety, big feelings, and complex trauma. Within my practice I support people of all ages to understand and embrace their authentic selves, create stability in their lives, find joy and reach their goals at their own pace.
(07) 2100 4891 View (07) 2100 4891
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Izumi Yamaguchi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
(03) 7003 2420 View (03) 7003 2420
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The Serotonin Suite
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
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!
(07) 2801 5357 View (07) 2801 5357
Photo of Brooke Shelton, Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Brooke Shelton
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
East Brisbane, QLD 4169
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns.
I offer a safe space for us to think together about issues that are concerning you. Utilizing relationship-based therapy with an psychodynamic, attachment and trauma informed perspective. Our work together focuses on you and making sense of what is happening now, and sometimes making sense of what has happened in the past, to find a way forward together.
I offer therapy to children, teens, adults, couples and family’s that are experiencing emotional and relationship difficulties and mental health related concerns.
I offer a safe space for us to think together about issues that are concerning you. Utilizing relationship-based therapy with an psychodynamic, attachment and trauma informed perspective. Our work together focuses on you and making sense of what is happening now, and sometimes making sense of what has happened in the past, to find a way forward together.
(07) 4843 4950 View (07) 4843 4950
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Jo-Elle Warhurst - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth.
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues. She is able to equip clients to adopt an optimistic mindset to challenge their unhelpful thoughts to strengthen their confidence and promote wellbeing.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth.
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues. She is able to equip clients to adopt an optimistic mindset to challenge their unhelpful thoughts to strengthen their confidence and promote wellbeing.
(03) 7003 2532 View (03) 7003 2532
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Lucy Price
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Beaudesert, QLD 4285
Working with both children young adults and adults.
we’re committed to delivering more than just mental health services – we guide you on a journey toward holistic wellness, an approach we take pride in, ensuring you receive unparalleled care.   We ensure that every session is unique to you, your child, or your intimate relationship ​ We embrace a holistic and comprehensive approach to mental health,
Working with both children young adults and adults.
we’re committed to delivering more than just mental health services – we guide you on a journey toward holistic wellness, an approach we take pride in, ensuring you receive unparalleled care.   We ensure that every session is unique to you, your child, or your intimate relationship ​ We embrace a holistic and comprehensive approach to mental health,
(07) 5625 7065 View (07) 5625 7065
Photo of Gail Phelps - Involve Health Hub, Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Involve Health Hub
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Aspley, QLD 4034
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults.
Our therapists use evidence based approaches to assist clients with general and complex mental health difficulties, general life stress and adjustment and neurodivergence. This includes difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, impacts of single incident and complex trauma, eating disorders, behavioural challenges, Autism and ADHD.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults.
Our therapists use evidence based approaches to assist clients with general and complex mental health difficulties, general life stress and adjustment and neurodivergence. This includes difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, impacts of single incident and complex trauma, eating disorders, behavioural challenges, Autism and ADHD.
(07) 3482 3466 View (07) 3482 3466
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Help Now Group
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
(02) 5133 8472 View (02) 5133 8472
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Emma Rose
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
(02) 4214 8405 View (02) 4214 8405
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Inner Sydney Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference.
With over 20 years’ experience as a clinical psychologist, I bring a steady, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to my work. I support children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approaches, always tailored to your individual needs.
You might be seeking clarity about yourself, your child, or your situation and wanting practical support that actually makes a difference.
With over 20 years’ experience as a clinical psychologist, I bring a steady, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to my work. I support children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approaches, always tailored to your individual needs.
0414 772 828 View 0414 772 828
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Patricia Evans
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
(03) 7003 2277 View (03) 7003 2277
Photo of Jaimee Galloway - Calliope Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Calliope Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Jimboomba, QLD 4280
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
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.