Psychologists and Therapists for Toddlers in Woolloongabba, QLD
Life can bring stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, or major life changes. While these experiences are common, no one has lived your life exactly as you have.
I believe counselling begins with understanding. Together, we explore what has shaped your experiences, what continues to influence them today, and develop practical ways of responding that fit your life and specific circumstances.
Life can bring stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, anxiety, or major life changes. While these experiences are common, no one has lived your life exactly as you have.
I believe counselling begins with understanding. Together, we explore what has shaped your experiences, what continues to influence them today, and develop practical ways of responding that fit your life and specific circumstances.
Wellbeing in Mind Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
Wellbeing in Mind has clinics conveniently located in both Kenmore and Woolloongabba. Our psychologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of developmental disorders and neurological conditions, and provide personalised, evidence-based psychological care in a warm and supportive environment.
Provisional psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem and identity challenges, neurodivergence, grief and loss, life transitions, and challenges with school and social relationships. Also supporting parents and families through the perinatal period — from preconception, pregnancy through to early parenting.
I work collaboratively with each person to understand what matters to them and to find a way forward that feels realistic and meaningful for their life. Whatever brings someone to therapy, I feel privileged to walk alongside them in that process.
Provisional psychologist working with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, self esteem and identity challenges, neurodivergence, grief and loss, life transitions, and challenges with school and social relationships. Also supporting parents and families through the perinatal period — from preconception, pregnancy through to early parenting.
I work collaboratively with each person to understand what matters to them and to find a way forward that feels realistic and meaningful for their life. Whatever brings someone to therapy, I feel privileged to walk alongside them in that process.
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.
Are you wanting help to change an area of your life? Perhaps you want to change a habit, adapt to change, explore new a new career, grow your business, or improve your mental health. Perhaps you are curious if you have ASD or ADHD. Maybe you have a loved one with potential intellectual impairment. Or maybe you have a challenge in life and need professional support to help you. Whatever it is, the therapeutic support of a psychologist can make a difference.
Are you wanting help to change an area of your life? Perhaps you want to change a habit, adapt to change, explore new a new career, grow your business, or improve your mental health. Perhaps you are curious if you have ASD or ADHD. Maybe you have a loved one with potential intellectual impairment. Or maybe you have a challenge in life and need professional support to help you. Whatever it is, the therapeutic support of a psychologist can make a difference.
GOALS Psychology is a boutique psychological therapy space located in New Farm, Brisbane with Telehealth also available to clients Australia-wide. We provide psychology appointments for adults, teenagers and children. Our particular interests include adjustment to life changes, anxiety, self-esteem, neurodiversity, autism, diffabilities/ disabilities, communication and social skills building, school issues, health coaching, career goals and life direction.
GOALS Psychology is a boutique psychological therapy space located in New Farm, Brisbane with Telehealth also available to clients Australia-wide. We provide psychology appointments for adults, teenagers and children. Our particular interests include adjustment to life changes, anxiety, self-esteem, neurodiversity, autism, diffabilities/ disabilities, communication and social skills building, school issues, health coaching, career goals and life direction.
I am a clinical psychologist and the founder of Knitting Paths Psychology. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. I also offer therapy to children presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I am a clinical psychologist and the founder of Knitting Paths Psychology. I am experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. I also offer therapy to children presenting with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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I work with children, teens, young adults, parents and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood or unsure what to try next. Many come to me when big emotions, anxiety, behaviour, family conflict, school refusal, neurodivergence, parenting stress or life transitions affect daily life and relationships. I look beyond labels and surface behaviour to understand what sits underneath. My approach is warm, practical, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and relationship-focused. I help clients build trust, emotional safety, self-awareness, communication, confidence and connection, so they can move forward with practical tools.
I work with children, teens, young adults, parents and families who feel stuck, overwhelmed, misunderstood or unsure what to try next. Many come to me when big emotions, anxiety, behaviour, family conflict, school refusal, neurodivergence, parenting stress or life transitions affect daily life and relationships. I look beyond labels and surface behaviour to understand what sits underneath. My approach is warm, practical, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and relationship-focused. I help clients build trust, emotional safety, self-awareness, communication, confidence and connection, so they can move forward with practical tools.
We are led by our Principal Psychologist, Fergus Trevethan, previously Lead Psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Service, where he guided delivery of evidence-based interventions for individuals confronting substance use. Our team also includes Louisa Honan, Registered Counsellor and Registered Provisional Psychologist. At Our Space Psychology, we specialise in comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions, support NDIS funding applications, and provide individualised therapy, supported by our two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
We are led by our Principal Psychologist, Fergus Trevethan, previously Lead Psychologist at The Salvation Army Alcohol and Other Drugs Rehabilitation Service, where he guided delivery of evidence-based interventions for individuals confronting substance use. Our team also includes Louisa Honan, Registered Counsellor and Registered Provisional Psychologist. At Our Space Psychology, we specialise in comprehensive cognitive, functional, and behavioural assessments for educational institutions, support NDIS funding applications, and provide individualised therapy, supported by our two certified therapy dogs, Ably and Honey.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem. Drawing from personal experience, Maria knows first hand how daunting seeking help can be. Thus, she strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to ensure all clients feel at home and can safely begin their journey to better understand themselves.
Maria is a passionate Registered Psychologist who provides a safe and validating environment to children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of presentations including Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders including BPD, trauma, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, parental burnout and low self-esteem. Drawing from personal experience, Maria knows first hand how daunting seeking help can be. Thus, she strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to ensure all clients feel at home and can safely begin their journey to better understand themselves.
Sensitive Social Work & Counselling supports children and families in the community across Ipswich, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and more. With expertise in children's and perinatal mental health and NDIS capacity building. Offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help families grow, connect, and live rich, meaningful lives.
Sensitive Social Work & Counselling supports children and families in the community across Ipswich, Laidley, Lowood, Fernvale and more. With expertise in children's and perinatal mental health and NDIS capacity building. Offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help families grow, connect, and live rich, meaningful lives.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or feeling like you need support to cope with life? Struggling in your relationship with your partner or child? Is your child having difficulty with their emotions, struggling to engage in school or difficulty in their social relationships?
We are here to help!
We support a range of presenting issues for children, adults, couples and families including:
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioural and emotional issues
- Family separation
- Communication difficulties
- Social difficulties
I am a registered Psychologist with a Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology. I have more than 20 years experience in various services and in providing individually tailored therapeutic intervention for individuals aged from 2 - 24 years of age. I also have experience supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS or private health insurance.
I am a registered Psychologist with a Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology. I have more than 20 years experience in various services and in providing individually tailored therapeutic intervention for individuals aged from 2 - 24 years of age. I also have experience supporting parents as they navigate the challenges of raising children. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS or private health insurance.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
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.
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
Psych'd is a Clinical Psychotherapy and Counselling service located at Burpengary and caters for children, teenagers and adults. Psych'd offers strength-based, trauma informed, individualised therapy to meet clients where they are at, in their therapeutic journey. Psych'd offers a range of therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the client. Private clients, clients with NDIS plans (self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed), Private Health, EPA and Workcover QLD welcome.
Psych'd is a Clinical Psychotherapy and Counselling service located at Burpengary and caters for children, teenagers and adults. Psych'd offers strength-based, trauma informed, individualised therapy to meet clients where they are at, in their therapeutic journey. Psych'd offers a range of therapeutic interventions depending on the needs of the client. Private clients, clients with NDIS plans (self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed), Private Health, EPA and Workcover QLD welcome.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
I am passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. I place a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciate each client’s uniqueness. I view therapy as a collaborative process between the client and myself where the client is respected as the expert in their own life. I work within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
Dr Philippa McTaggart is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, teenagers, young adults and families for more than 20 years. She enjoys providing neuroaffirming support for a wide range of presenting problems, and is skilled at developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. Issues such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, Autism, anger, social skills challenges, learning difficulties, eating problems, sleep difficulties, and recurrent pain are all within Philippa's expertise. She has significant experience in conducting assessments. Parenting support is a key component of her approach.
Dr Philippa McTaggart is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, teenagers, young adults and families for more than 20 years. She enjoys providing neuroaffirming support for a wide range of presenting problems, and is skilled at developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. Issues such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, Autism, anger, social skills challenges, learning difficulties, eating problems, sleep difficulties, and recurrent pain are all within Philippa's expertise. She has significant experience in conducting assessments. Parenting support is a key component of her approach.
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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.