Child Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Maria Dhroso
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified
Bentleigh East, VIC 3165
Maria works with
children
, young people and families within the neurodiverse and neurotypical communities (
children
from 5 years). Maria provides counselling and intervention for emotional regulation and most mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism and anger. Maria has a background in school psychology and loves supporting adolescents with ADHD, executive dysfunction and other school related issues. Providing parent consults for parents of neurodivergent
children
is also an area of focus for Maria. She provides parenting and 'case management' consults for parents of
children
on NDIS (self managed).
Maria works with
children
, young people and families within the neurodiverse and neurotypical communities (
children
from 5 years). Maria provides counselling and intervention for emotional regulation and most mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism and anger. Maria has a background in school psychology and loves supporting adolescents with ADHD, executive dysfunction and other school related issues. Providing parent consults for parents of neurodivergent
children
is also an area of focus for Maria. She provides parenting and 'case management' consults for parents of
children
on NDIS (self managed).
Phoebe Detering - Elysium Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Phoebe works great with
children
and this is an area of special interest for her.
Clinic phone number - 0491 709 555 Phoebe (she/her) is a warm and friendly psychologist and board approved supervisor. She works collaboratively with her clients to achieve their goals and focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Phoebe works great with
children
and this is an area of special interest for her.
Clinic phone number - 0491 709 555 Phoebe (she/her) is a warm and friendly psychologist and board approved supervisor. She works collaboratively with her clients to achieve their goals and focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Ceara Nelson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Donvale, VIC 3111
I also work with
children
and their families to support improved mood, emotion regulation, confidence and foster new behaviours.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I also work with
children
and their families to support improved mood, emotion regulation, confidence and foster new behaviours.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
Naomi Newton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Beaumaris, VIC 3193
Hello! I am located in the beachside suburbs of Bayside Melbourne in a lovely small psychology practice in Beaumaris. I primarily work with
children
and young people under 25, however I do also provide assessment & intervention for support for adults who want support around anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette’s/tics. I offer a warm and inviting style of therapy, and ensure we are working together on your goals. My practice is neuro and gender affirming. Please visit www.naominewton.com for further information.
Hello! I am located in the beachside suburbs of Bayside Melbourne in a lovely small psychology practice in Beaumaris. I primarily work with
children
and young people under 25, however I do also provide assessment & intervention for support for adults who want support around anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourette’s/tics. I offer a warm and inviting style of therapy, and ensure we are working together on your goals. My practice is neuro and gender affirming. Please visit www.naominewton.com for further information.
Jennifer Vincent-Green
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Areas of expertise include:
Child
and Adolescent issues and development; Developmental transitions; Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Stress Management; Study Skills and Parenting Skills.
I am an experienced Psychologist who has worked extensively with both
Children
, Adolescents and families during the past 32 years - predominantly within the school setting and in private practice. Areas of expertise include Psychological and Educational Assessment and Counselling. I have assisted young people and adults cope with difficulties in their life, supporting them to make sense of their experiences and learn coping strategies. I am an experienced group and training facilitator in Personality assessment and Social and Emotional programs.
Areas of expertise include:
Child
and Adolescent issues and development; Developmental transitions; Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Stress Management; Study Skills and Parenting Skills.
I am an experienced Psychologist who has worked extensively with both
Children
, Adolescents and families during the past 32 years - predominantly within the school setting and in private practice. Areas of expertise include Psychological and Educational Assessment and Counselling. I have assisted young people and adults cope with difficulties in their life, supporting them to make sense of their experiences and learn coping strategies. I am an experienced group and training facilitator in Personality assessment and Social and Emotional programs.
Sarah Elliott
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Doncaster East, VIC 3109
Waitlist for new clients
Specialising in high risk
children
, adolescents and young adults. Self harm, suicidality, complex trauma, relational trauma. Clinical family assessment and therapy. Anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorder, parenting challenges, online issues, separated families. Covid related anxiety.
Specialising in high risk
children
, adolescents and young adults. Self harm, suicidality, complex trauma, relational trauma. Clinical family assessment and therapy. Anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorder, parenting challenges, online issues, separated families. Covid related anxiety.
BlueSkies Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
We’re here to help you and your family overcome difficult experiences through
children
’s counselling and dyadic (parent and
child
) counselling in Melbourne. We offer
Child
-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and Kids Groups to help address
children
’s anxious behaviours, acting out behaviours, social difficulties, past traumas and more. We also offer Parent Counselling to support the important people in
children
’s lives - you!
We’re here to help you and your family overcome difficult experiences through
children
’s counselling and dyadic (parent and
child
) counselling in Melbourne. We offer
Child
-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and Kids Groups to help address
children
’s anxious behaviours, acting out behaviours, social difficulties, past traumas and more. We also offer Parent Counselling to support the important people in
children
’s lives - you!
PsychPhys™ (Surrey Hills)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Welcome to PsychPhys! We take a unique approach to supporting our clients through the combination of Psychology and Exercise Physiology. Our clinicians consist of Registered Psychologists, Ed/Dev Registras, Provisional Psychologists, and Exercise Physiologists. We support
children
, adolescents, & adults who are funded by NDIS, Medicare rebate, VOCAT, private insurance, or self-funding. Our team offers a warm, safe, and open environment, where we place each of our clients first and collaboratively work together to develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and set therapy goals.
Welcome to PsychPhys! We take a unique approach to supporting our clients through the combination of Psychology and Exercise Physiology. Our clinicians consist of Registered Psychologists, Ed/Dev Registras, Provisional Psychologists, and Exercise Physiologists. We support
children
, adolescents, & adults who are funded by NDIS, Medicare rebate, VOCAT, private insurance, or self-funding. Our team offers a warm, safe, and open environment, where we place each of our clients first and collaboratively work together to develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and set therapy goals.
Dr Carli Growcott
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Are you worried about your
child
of young adolescent? Do you feel overwhelmed and confused? I have more than 20 years experience in supporting families with
children
and young people who have emotional and behavioural issues. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) and a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical
Child
, Family and Adolescent). I’ve worked in a number of different settings including mental health services, schools and community health. I have a passion for working with primary school aged
children
who experience anxiety.
Are you worried about your
child
of young adolescent? Do you feel overwhelmed and confused? I have more than 20 years experience in supporting families with
children
and young people who have emotional and behavioural issues. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) and a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical
Child
, Family and Adolescent). I’ve worked in a number of different settings including mental health services, schools and community health. I have a passion for working with primary school aged
children
who experience anxiety.
Felicity Broadbent
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Brighton, VIC 3186
Not accepting new clients
I work with
children
and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families. My special interests include Autism, anxiety, behavioural issues, and parenting. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to engage with clients and build upon their strengths. I am passionate about working collaboratively with parents and other professionals so everyone is working towards the same shared goals. I love helping clients and their families embrace neurodiversity. If required, I can assess your
child
for autism, ADHD, cognitive issues, intellectual disability, and giftedness.
I work with
children
and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families. My special interests include Autism, anxiety, behavioural issues, and parenting. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to engage with clients and build upon their strengths. I am passionate about working collaboratively with parents and other professionals so everyone is working towards the same shared goals. I love helping clients and their families embrace neurodiversity. If required, I can assess your
child
for autism, ADHD, cognitive issues, intellectual disability, and giftedness.
Joanne Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
If you, your
child
or your family need some extra support during a challenging time or due to long-standing mental health difficulties, I am happy to hear from you.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I primarily work with
children
and adolescents using a systemic approach of involving parents where appropriate. My work with
children
incorporates play and considers their developmental age. I also offer therapeutic interventions to individual adults and families. I enjoy the dynamic nature of family and parent-
child
therapy, to help mobilise your individual and collective strengths that will promote deeper connectivity and improve family relationships.
If you, your
child
or your family need some extra support during a challenging time or due to long-standing mental health difficulties, I am happy to hear from you.
Hi, I’m Jo. I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist with experience working in public and private mental health settings. I primarily work with
children
and adolescents using a systemic approach of involving parents where appropriate. My work with
children
incorporates play and considers their developmental age. I also offer therapeutic interventions to individual adults and families. I enjoy the dynamic nature of family and parent-
child
therapy, to help mobilise your individual and collective strengths that will promote deeper connectivity and improve family relationships.
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Verified
Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
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, adolescents and young adults in overcoming fears, setting healthy boundaries, improve their health and wellbeing and establish rewarding relationships.
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children
, adolescents and adults across educational, community, and private settings in south-east Melbourne.
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children
, adolescents and young adults in overcoming fears, setting healthy boundaries, improve their health and wellbeing and establish rewarding relationships.
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Michelle Morris
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
With over 30 years of experience working as a counsellor/psychotherapist and professional training in various therapeutic modalities, I have gained extensive skill in helping
children
3 years+, teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress chronic health issues.
At different times in our lives we may need support and guidance. This may be to overcome unhelpful patterns or resolve painful emotions. Through a collaborative approach I assist people to reconnect with their strengths and inner resources. In addition my Family Therapy training enables me to help people develop more fulfilling relationships.
With over 30 years of experience working as a counsellor/psychotherapist and professional training in various therapeutic modalities, I have gained extensive skill in helping
children
3 years+, teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress chronic health issues.
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Holistic play therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kew, VIC 3101
Play therapy is a
child
led therapeutic approach that enables
children
to communicate and express their innermost thoughts and feelings, through play. This allows therapists to provide intervention for a variety of support areas and mental health needs. Play therapists are informed by a
child
’s play, and through this we are also able to provide further support to parents and scaffold a deeper understanding of their
child
, using play themes.
Play therapy is a
child
led therapeutic approach that enables
children
to communicate and express their innermost thoughts and feelings, through play. This allows therapists to provide intervention for a variety of support areas and mental health needs. Play therapists are informed by a
child
’s play, and through this we are also able to provide further support to parents and scaffold a deeper understanding of their
child
, using play themes.
The Play Therapy Studio
Counsellor, AASW
Verified
Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
Play based parent
child
sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your
child
to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for
children
to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can be a little scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home. I work collaboratively and authentically with you and your
child
through the safety of play, where I draw on your wisdom, love, and knowledge.
Play based parent
child
sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your
child
to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for
children
to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can be a little scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home. I work collaboratively and authentically with you and your
child
through the safety of play, where I draw on your wisdom, love, and knowledge.
Jo Burch
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Jo is dynamic, engaging and solution focused. Jo has extensive experience working with
children
, adolescents and adults in a variety of contexts including public and private health services, educational institutions and private practice. Jo has widespread knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental health concerns. She brings a warm, solution focussed, collaborative and engaged approach in assisting her clients to cope with and manage their difficulties.
Jo is dynamic, engaging and solution focused. Jo has extensive experience working with
children
, adolescents and adults in a variety of contexts including public and private health services, educational institutions and private practice. Jo has widespread knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of mental health concerns. She brings a warm, solution focussed, collaborative and engaged approach in assisting her clients to cope with and manage their difficulties.
PsychPhys™ (Williamstown)
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified
Williamstown North, VIC 3016
We support
children
, adolescents, & adults who are funded by NDIS, Medicare rebate, VOCAT, private insurance, or self-funding.
Welcome to PsychPhys! We take a unique approach to supporting our clients through the combination of Psychology and Exercise Physiology. Our clinicians consist of Registered Psychologists, Ed/Dev Registras, Provisional Psychologists, and Exercise Physiologists.
We support
children
, adolescents, & adults who are funded by NDIS, Medicare rebate, VOCAT, private insurance, or self-funding.
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Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants,
children
, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
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children
, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Kiri Tsalparos
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified
West Footscray, VIC 3012
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with
children
.
I am a registered psychologist and AHPRA board approved supervisor. I have worked across both the government and private sectors for over 15 years. I am currently focussing on assessment work and have extensive experience in ASD assessment, ADHD assessment for both
children
and adults. I also conduct cognitive assessments for NDIS funding and within the the school system. I have also worked within the justice system with Corrections Victoria and QLD Corrections with sexual and violent offenders.
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with
children
.
I am a registered psychologist and AHPRA board approved supervisor. I have worked across both the government and private sectors for over 15 years. I am currently focussing on assessment work and have extensive experience in ASD assessment, ADHD assessment for both
children
and adults. I also conduct cognitive assessments for NDIS funding and within the the school system. I have also worked within the justice system with Corrections Victoria and QLD Corrections with sexual and violent offenders.
Christina Stefanou
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Essendon West, VIC 3040
We have experienced psychologists which can support you with your mental health across the lifespan (
children
, adolescents and adults).
Since completing the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, I have been passionate about helping people achieve positive mental health outcomes. I extend my time across various roles including private practice, sessional lecturing, and supervision. I have an open-minded and flexible therapeutic approach. I have a special interest in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
We have experienced psychologists which can support you with your mental health across the lifespan (
children
, adolescents and adults).
Since completing the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, I have been passionate about helping people achieve positive mental health outcomes. I extend my time across various roles including private practice, sessional lecturing, and supervision. I have an open-minded and flexible therapeutic approach. I have a special interest in working with trauma, depression, and anxiety disorders.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan) 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 Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan) 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 Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan) 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.