Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Psychologists and Therapists in Caulfield North, VIC
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
Darren is a registered psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing tailored support to address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. He draws on evidence-based approaches to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and neurodevelopmental disorders. With a warm and collaborative style, he creates a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and positive change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
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I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
I help people experiencing emotional distress, trauma or grief, or striving to create a nurturing home amid complex family dynamics. You may feel overwhelmed, uncertain and longing for relief. You need to reduce distress, improve communication, build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships. You want practical strategies, gentle insights and compassionate guidance that honours your experience and empowers you to find balance, hope and meaning. We work at your pace. You may also be supporting loved ones with autism or ADHD; together we tailor routines and coping tools to reclaim wellbeing and connection.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships. My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
My work is grounded in attachment, polyvagal and Bowen theory with a strong
trauma informed approach. I aim to support clients to develop an understanding of
transgenerational patterns learnt in our family of origin and how they
show up in the present and continue to cause us distress and to be stuck.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships. My expertise is working
with the spectrum of family diversity with multiple generations together in the room
with a focus on perinatal mental health, couples and families.
My work is grounded in attachment, polyvagal and Bowen theory with a strong
trauma informed approach. I aim to support clients to develop an understanding of
transgenerational patterns learnt in our family of origin and how they
show up in the present and continue to cause us distress and to be stuck.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about your next steps in life? You might be facing challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or complex family dynamics, such as domestic violence or co-parenting after divorce. Maybe you need support for your child’s emotional or developmental needs. Perhaps you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or navigate significant life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of your life. Your goal is to gain clarity, develop strategies, and find balance and independence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about your next steps in life? You might be facing challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or complex family dynamics, such as domestic violence or co-parenting after divorce. Maybe you need support for your child’s emotional or developmental needs. Perhaps you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or navigate significant life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of your life. Your goal is to gain clarity, develop strategies, and find balance and independence.
You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, irritability, or feelings of low motivation or apathy, and would like to find ways to improve your mental health. Perhaps your child or teenager is experiencing these kinds of negative feelings and emotions. In your family or as a couple, poor communication may be causing feelings of stress and tension. To live with greater peace and purpose, seeking professional psychological help can be a first step. Specific goals that you and the psychologist set can help to establish a pathway for change, and this can help clients experience positive growth and change.
You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, irritability, or feelings of low motivation or apathy, and would like to find ways to improve your mental health. Perhaps your child or teenager is experiencing these kinds of negative feelings and emotions. In your family or as a couple, poor communication may be causing feelings of stress and tension. To live with greater peace and purpose, seeking professional psychological help can be a first step. Specific goals that you and the psychologist set can help to establish a pathway for change, and this can help clients experience positive growth and change.
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a senior clinical psychologist with a wealth of training and experience working with diverse presentations, such as: anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioural problems, burnout, perfectionism, stage-of-life challenges, self-esteem, individuation, confidence, assertiveness, trauma, complex PTSD, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, emotional neglect, grief and loss, adjustment and coping with change, learning difficulties and differences, school and academic issues, bullying, neurodiversity (eg. ASD and ADHD), social skills, relationship difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, work and career problems.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a senior clinical psychologist with a wealth of training and experience working with diverse presentations, such as: anxiety, depression, parenting, behavioural problems, burnout, perfectionism, stage-of-life challenges, self-esteem, individuation, confidence, assertiveness, trauma, complex PTSD, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, emotional neglect, grief and loss, adjustment and coping with change, learning difficulties and differences, school and academic issues, bullying, neurodiversity (eg. ASD and ADHD), social skills, relationship difficulties, self-harm, suicidal ideation, work and career problems.
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
Hello, I am a registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 12 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
As an Educational and Developmental psychologist I support children with a range of issues unique to childhood. These can be emotion dysregulation, trouble with sleep, anxious thoughts leading to avoidance or distress, academic difficulties, bullying or peer difficulties at school, and adjustment issues. At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder. In working with parents and children, it is my goal to help lead them to decision making around assessment, treatment and intervention with the view to supporting children to reach their potential.
As an Educational and Developmental psychologist I support children with a range of issues unique to childhood. These can be emotion dysregulation, trouble with sleep, anxious thoughts leading to avoidance or distress, academic difficulties, bullying or peer difficulties at school, and adjustment issues. At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder. In working with parents and children, it is my goal to help lead them to decision making around assessment, treatment and intervention with the view to supporting children to reach their potential.
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in Autism with Advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
I am an NDIS Registered Child and Adolescent Psycotherapist sp in Autism with Advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers. Areas include autism, anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, OCD, grief/loss, social and behavioural issues, sexual assault and more. I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults. Please email info@artofmindfulpsychology with a brief description and best contact to arrange an appointment.
Happy Minds Psychology Geelong helps you and your family to flourish by creating meaningful and sustainable positive change. The team at Happy Minds Psychology work with individuals, couples and families during the most vulnerable times in their lives, where they might be battling infertility, perinatal depression or anxiety, parenting issues, eating disorders or experiencing trauma.
The team at Happy Minds know that families come in all different shapes and sizes and are comitted to inclusivity in their practice.
Happy Minds Psychology Geelong helps you and your family to flourish by creating meaningful and sustainable positive change. The team at Happy Minds Psychology work with individuals, couples and families during the most vulnerable times in their lives, where they might be battling infertility, perinatal depression or anxiety, parenting issues, eating disorders or experiencing trauma.
The team at Happy Minds know that families come in all different shapes and sizes and are comitted to inclusivity in their practice.
Ilia is bilingual; she speaks English and Farsi/Persian. She has over 15 yeas of clinical practice over-seas and in Australia. She has obtained four degrees in psychology and has successfully treated clients with a variety of issues including chronic and severe problems such as personality disorders. She is equipped with the required knowledge and skills.
Ilia is bilingual; she speaks English and Farsi/Persian. She has over 15 yeas of clinical practice over-seas and in Australia. She has obtained four degrees in psychology and has successfully treated clients with a variety of issues including chronic and severe problems such as personality disorders. She is equipped with the required knowledge and skills.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Therapists
Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?
PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioural problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalises lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.
How long does PCIT last?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.
Can PCIT be done online?
PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.
Does PCIT help parents?
In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behaviour by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.