Child Counselling in Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Clara Mittiga - Child Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
North Adelaide, SA 5006
I am currently available to work with children for therapy across a range of emotional and behavioural challenges as well as for Autism Diagnostic Assessments.
I have 10 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also hold a position at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and have past experience working in schools with the Department of Education and Child Development. A background in research and evaluation gives me a well-rounded perspective on evidence-based care.
I am currently available to work with children for therapy across a range of emotional and behavioural challenges as well as for Autism Diagnostic Assessments.
I have 10 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I also hold a position at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and have past experience working in schools with the Department of Education and Child Development. A background in research and evaluation gives me a well-rounded perspective on evidence-based care.
Our Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers at Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing are based in the East of Adelaide across two locations at Felixstow, where we see children, adolescents, adults, older persons, families and new parents with infants.
At Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing, we offer a warm, safe, and open environment. We take the time to get to know each of our clients, so together we can develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and set therapy goals, in order to develop self-empowerment, skill development, and improve wellbeing.
Our Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers at Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing are based in the East of Adelaide across two locations at Felixstow, where we see children, adolescents, adults, older persons, families and new parents with infants.
At Willow Tree Psychology and Wellbeing, we offer a warm, safe, and open environment. We take the time to get to know each of our clients, so together we can develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and set therapy goals, in order to develop self-empowerment, skill development, and improve wellbeing.
Is your child having a tough time?
I'm a neurodivergent (AuDHD) Registered Play Therapist and Counsellor, as well as Secretary of the Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA). I hold postgraduate qualification in psychology, child-centred play therapy, and counselling. I offer Play Therapy for children aged 3-13+ and parent coaching, at Fuller Life Therapy Services in Old Reynella.
Is your child having a tough time?
I'm a neurodivergent (AuDHD) Registered Play Therapist and Counsellor, as well as Secretary of the Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA). I hold postgraduate qualification in psychology, child-centred play therapy, and counselling. I offer Play Therapy for children aged 3-13+ and parent coaching, at Fuller Life Therapy Services in Old Reynella.
I understand that high school and university can be a particularly tough time in people's lives, and I want to be there for people as an ear to listen. Not only schooling itself can be difficult, but every aspect of our lives can be - such as family, friends, extra curricular activities, risk taking, substances, and much more. It is easy to get caught up in issues with those that we are close with, so to work with a fresh set of eyes may be useful. I love learning about people's stories and will work from a non-judgemental frame of mind, because there is nothing to be ashamed of in sharing our stories.
I understand that high school and university can be a particularly tough time in people's lives, and I want to be there for people as an ear to listen. Not only schooling itself can be difficult, but every aspect of our lives can be - such as family, friends, extra curricular activities, risk taking, substances, and much more. It is easy to get caught up in issues with those that we are close with, so to work with a fresh set of eyes may be useful. I love learning about people's stories and will work from a non-judgemental frame of mind, because there is nothing to be ashamed of in sharing our stories.
My counselling work with children & teens focuses on ages 4 to 16, helping them navigate emotions, life changes, grief, and challenges through an approach grounded in care, curiosity, and creativity.
I support women, teens, and children through anxiety, depression, grief, emotional overwhelm, and life’s challenges. Using emotion-focused and somatic therapies, along with creative and play-based approaches, I help clients process emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience in a safe, compassionate space.
My counselling work with children & teens focuses on ages 4 to 16, helping them navigate emotions, life changes, grief, and challenges through an approach grounded in care, curiosity, and creativity.
I support women, teens, and children through anxiety, depression, grief, emotional overwhelm, and life’s challenges. Using emotion-focused and somatic therapies, along with creative and play-based approaches, I help clients process emotions, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience in a safe, compassionate space.
I aim to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed space for children, adolescents and young adults (aged 5-25) to work through life's challenges.
I have a strong focus on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, which can be particularly beneficial when working with children, adolescents and young adults. I have a genuine interest to get to know my clients individually and, most importantly, have the desire to create a positive, supportive and confidential service!
I aim to provide a safe, comfortable and relaxed space for children, adolescents and young adults (aged 5-25) to work through life's challenges.
I have a strong focus on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, which can be particularly beneficial when working with children, adolescents and young adults. I have a genuine interest to get to know my clients individually and, most importantly, have the desire to create a positive, supportive and confidential service!
Beyond Talk Counselling is focused on helping clients finding healing, clarity and connection within. Whether they feel stuck in a particular area of life and don’t know how to get unstuck, or wanting to work on healing old wounds, recover from trauma, improve their relationships and their ability to move forward in life. To struggle is to be human. But sometimes those struggles become overwhelming and impact people's sense of self, their ability to engage in life and the people around them. At Beyond Talk Counselling I help clients overcome and transform life’s challenges and struggles into opportunities for growth and healing.
Beyond Talk Counselling is focused on helping clients finding healing, clarity and connection within. Whether they feel stuck in a particular area of life and don’t know how to get unstuck, or wanting to work on healing old wounds, recover from trauma, improve their relationships and their ability to move forward in life. To struggle is to be human. But sometimes those struggles become overwhelming and impact people's sense of self, their ability to engage in life and the people around them. At Beyond Talk Counselling I help clients overcome and transform life’s challenges and struggles into opportunities for growth and healing.
What is most important to me is providing children with a safe place to express themselves and make sense of their experiences.
I speciaIise in the neurobiology of trauma, parenting and attachment. I am a Child Centred Play Therapist (CCPT), a certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics(NMT) and a Circle of Security (COS-P) Facilitator.
What is most important to me is providing children with a safe place to express themselves and make sense of their experiences.
I speciaIise in the neurobiology of trauma, parenting and attachment. I am a Child Centred Play Therapist (CCPT), a certified clinician in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics(NMT) and a Circle of Security (COS-P) Facilitator.
Our Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are based in the East of Adelaide at Felixstow, where we see children, adolescents, adults, older persons, families & new parents with infants.
We also have a number of Group Programs - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT Skills Groups for adolescents, adults and perinatal. Please visit our website for more information on group programs www.willowtreepsychology.com.au/DBT-Skills-Group
Our Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychologists, and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are based in the East of Adelaide at Felixstow, where we see children, adolescents, adults, older persons, families & new parents with infants.
We also have a number of Group Programs - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT Skills Groups for adolescents, adults and perinatal. Please visit our website for more information on group programs www.willowtreepsychology.com.au/DBT-Skills-Group
Clients who engage with me are committed to personal growth and are seeking an individual who can often just be a witness to their reality. Personal growth requires courage, courage to be honest and courage to admit that there are certain components in our lives we are unable to change. I have been privileged to be part of the self-actualization journey of numerous individuals over the years and I have come to understand that we all have the ability to evolve. Therapy is not for the faint hearted yet it is one of the best investments in yourself you will ever make.
Clients who engage with me are committed to personal growth and are seeking an individual who can often just be a witness to their reality. Personal growth requires courage, courage to be honest and courage to admit that there are certain components in our lives we are unable to change. I have been privileged to be part of the self-actualization journey of numerous individuals over the years and I have come to understand that we all have the ability to evolve. Therapy is not for the faint hearted yet it is one of the best investments in yourself you will ever make.
Welcome! I feel privileged to be able to offer you an integrative, trauma informed and evidence-based approach to counselling, health and wellbeing. I have an extensive background in healthcare and my aim as a counsellor is to help clients regain mental, emotional, social and physical health. I enjoy working with people who need support with stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioural and substance abuse disorders, parental support, including pre and postnatal care, family and relationship support, youth mental health 9+ years, men's and women's mental health, and life transitions.
Welcome! I feel privileged to be able to offer you an integrative, trauma informed and evidence-based approach to counselling, health and wellbeing. I have an extensive background in healthcare and my aim as a counsellor is to help clients regain mental, emotional, social and physical health. I enjoy working with people who need support with stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, behavioural and substance abuse disorders, parental support, including pre and postnatal care, family and relationship support, youth mental health 9+ years, men's and women's mental health, and life transitions.
I am passionate in supporting individual clients with daily life stress, grief, depression and anxiety alongwith families and children who need support around difficult behaviours, and social emotional learning.
With a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I offer extensive theoretical knowledge and experience. Beginning with Person-centred therapy, I have an eclectic approach and will tailor sessions to suit each client. My experience also extends to primary and high school settings, supporting young children and students from years 7-12.
I am passionate in supporting individual clients with daily life stress, grief, depression and anxiety alongwith families and children who need support around difficult behaviours, and social emotional learning.
With a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, I offer extensive theoretical knowledge and experience. Beginning with Person-centred therapy, I have an eclectic approach and will tailor sessions to suit each client. My experience also extends to primary and high school settings, supporting young children and students from years 7-12.
We are a South Australian psychology practice who provide clinical services across the lifespan. We aim to help people negotiate life’s journey with a sense of well being, positive self-concept, connected relationships and the capacity to manage stressors.
We offer individual therapy as well as therapy with couples and families. We have a diverse range of skilled clinicians offering a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your needs.
We also offer assessment services including amongst others, autism and ADHD assessments, adaptive functioning and cognitive/educational assessments.
We are a South Australian psychology practice who provide clinical services across the lifespan. We aim to help people negotiate life’s journey with a sense of well being, positive self-concept, connected relationships and the capacity to manage stressors.
We offer individual therapy as well as therapy with couples and families. We have a diverse range of skilled clinicians offering a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your needs.
We also offer assessment services including amongst others, autism and ADHD assessments, adaptive functioning and cognitive/educational assessments.
At Spacious Minds, I see you as a whole person, beyond any limitations of diagnosis or pathology. My focus is on helping you expand your perspective, connect with a deeper sense of purpose, and access your dynamic potential. Together, we envision possibilities beyond your current reality, fostering a path towards a more vibrant future. My home-based practice in College Park offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that removes the clinical feel of traditional therapy, prioritising safety and ease. In this environment, we embark on a journey of healing and self-exploration, with a focus on your unique needs and personal growth.
At Spacious Minds, I see you as a whole person, beyond any limitations of diagnosis or pathology. My focus is on helping you expand your perspective, connect with a deeper sense of purpose, and access your dynamic potential. Together, we envision possibilities beyond your current reality, fostering a path towards a more vibrant future. My home-based practice in College Park offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that removes the clinical feel of traditional therapy, prioritising safety and ease. In this environment, we embark on a journey of healing and self-exploration, with a focus on your unique needs and personal growth.
I love to work with individuals and families, to support them through daily challenges. Using Marte Meo practices and therapy, I look to support anyone with therapy tailored to their specific experience.
Working with parents and families is a particular passion of mine. I seek to encourage and empower individuals and families, to use their own strengths and rebuild confidence that the challenges of life can break down.
I can work with individuals, or families. I can also provide individually tailored documents with step by step plans to support any areas of concern.
I love to work with individuals and families, to support them through daily challenges. Using Marte Meo practices and therapy, I look to support anyone with therapy tailored to their specific experience.
Working with parents and families is a particular passion of mine. I seek to encourage and empower individuals and families, to use their own strengths and rebuild confidence that the challenges of life can break down.
I can work with individuals, or families. I can also provide individually tailored documents with step by step plans to support any areas of concern.
We work with children, adolescents and adults utilising evidence based therapies.
Neurospa is equipped to offer secure Telehealth sessions to individuals. The online sessions are conducted via video or phone conferencing. Our online platform does not require prior set-up and is user friendly. Our Psychologist supports young children, adolescents and adults with an NDIS self- managed plan. They have worked with a variety of NDIS clients.
We work with children, adolescents and adults utilising evidence based therapies.
Neurospa is equipped to offer secure Telehealth sessions to individuals. The online sessions are conducted via video or phone conferencing. Our online platform does not require prior set-up and is user friendly. Our Psychologist supports young children, adolescents and adults with an NDIS self- managed plan. They have worked with a variety of NDIS clients.
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
I have a passion for sharing the journey with people, to where they desire to be in their life. I help women find their strength & power after experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse. I also have worked with men who experienced similar struggles. I have extensive experience in children and adults on the spectrum. Couples counselling and intimacy coaching are a speciality. PTSD, depression and anxiety due to trauma or workplace accidents also a specialty.
This could be things like struggling with mental health, emotional overwhelm, stress, relational issues or breakdown, life transition, work or study pressure, substance misuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and childhood trauma.
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a compassionate and authentic space to explore what has brought you here today. Whether you are looking for short term counselling or wanting to delve into your experiences in more depth, therapy can support you to develop insight, awareness and bring about change.
This could be things like struggling with mental health, emotional overwhelm, stress, relational issues or breakdown, life transition, work or study pressure, substance misuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and childhood trauma.
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a compassionate and authentic space to explore what has brought you here today. Whether you are looking for short term counselling or wanting to delve into your experiences in more depth, therapy can support you to develop insight, awareness and bring about change.
I specialise in supporting people experiencing anxiety, stress, panic attacks, agoraphobia, burnout, low mood, intrusive thoughts & trauma-related concerns. I can support you to overcome these challenges through education, nervous system mapping, building insight into early warning signs & triggers, developing emotional regulation tools, increasing cognitive flexibility & through graded exposure. I combine your personal expertise - your knowledge, lived experiences, strengths & tools - with my professional expertise in mental health & evidence-based interventions, including Polyvagal Theory, CBT, ACT, mindfulness & breath work.
I specialise in supporting people experiencing anxiety, stress, panic attacks, agoraphobia, burnout, low mood, intrusive thoughts & trauma-related concerns. I can support you to overcome these challenges through education, nervous system mapping, building insight into early warning signs & triggers, developing emotional regulation tools, increasing cognitive flexibility & through graded exposure. I combine your personal expertise - your knowledge, lived experiences, strengths & tools - with my professional expertise in mental health & evidence-based interventions, including Polyvagal Theory, CBT, ACT, mindfulness & breath work.
I am fortunate to be able to assist Children, Teenagers, Adults, Couples, Families and Groups.
I use a number of modalities to provide you with the most up to date knowledge and techniques to assist you to create permanent change, eg: Transactional Analysis, eCBT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, EFT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centred. I also worked for many years in Lifeline, DrugArm & Domestic Violence Helpline.
I am fortunate to be able to assist Children, Teenagers, Adults, Couples, Families and Groups.
I use a number of modalities to provide you with the most up to date knowledge and techniques to assist you to create permanent change, eg: Transactional Analysis, eCBT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, EFT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person Centred. I also worked for many years in Lifeline, DrugArm & Domestic Violence Helpline.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Metropolitan Adelaide provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Metropolitan Adelaide build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.