Child Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
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 utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
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 utilises a variety of evidence-based interventions and understands that these need to be adapted to suit individuals' needs. These include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
I'm an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I'm an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
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: 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. Therapeutic interventions used include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Brief Solution Focused Therapy; Family Therapy; Conflict Resolution and Mediation; Stress Management and Coping 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: 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. Therapeutic interventions used include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Brief Solution Focused Therapy; Family Therapy; Conflict Resolution and Mediation; Stress Management and Coping Skills.
Hi, I'm Eliza, I'm a qualified psychologist with experience supporting clients of ages 6+. I strive to create a safe, compassionate environment where I can work collaboratively and without judgment to help you navigate your individual challenges. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centred Therapy, I help individuals manage a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Hi, I'm Eliza, I'm a qualified psychologist with experience supporting clients of ages 6+. I strive to create a safe, compassionate environment where I can work collaboratively and without judgment to help you navigate your individual challenges. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centred Therapy, I help individuals manage a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy.
Belinda is known for her compassionate approach & her ability to interweave EMDR & Play Therapy for children aged 2-18. Most clients seek support regarding:
- child sexual assault
- school can't (aka: school refusal)
- anxiety
- depression
- phobias
- disordered eating
- medical trauma/phobia
- grief
- self-esteem
- single event traumas
- family separation
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy.
Belinda is known for her compassionate approach & her ability to interweave EMDR & Play Therapy for children aged 2-18. Most clients seek support regarding:
- child sexual assault
- school can't (aka: school refusal)
- anxiety
- depression
- phobias
- disordered eating
- medical trauma/phobia
- grief
- self-esteem
- single event traumas
- family separation
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Specialising in high risk children, adolescents and young adults.
I offer over 20 years experience with complex presentations and family work. Trauma and complex trauma specialist. Evidence based risk assessments and interventions. Self harm and complex high risk behaviours.
Specialising in high risk children, adolescents and young adults.
I offer over 20 years experience with complex presentations and family work. Trauma and complex trauma specialist. Evidence based risk assessments and interventions. Self harm and complex high risk behaviours.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD).
Daniela works within a CBT/Psychodynamic lens, with her incorporating elements from various interventions as necessary, such as DBT modules, ACT principles, Imagery rescripting, and Psychodynamic therapy.
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.
She particularly excels in connecting with children, using a creative, play-based approach that makes therapy engaging, and fun.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
She particularly excels in connecting with children, using a creative, play-based approach that makes therapy engaging, and fun.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, phobias, stage of life changes, life stress, Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD. I have worked with children and adolescents who are experiencing behaviour issues, low mood, anxiety and school performance stress.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger management, phobias, stage of life changes, life stress, Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD. I have worked with children and adolescents who are experiencing behaviour issues, low mood, anxiety and school performance stress.
I'm an educational and developmental psychologist who works with school-aged children and their families who are seeking support for challenges with big emotions, anxiety and worries, learning or attention, school or social interactions.
In therapy, my approach is tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths. Using evidence-based practices like the CPS model by Dr Ross Greene and expressive therapies for younger children, I can help support your child's development. My practice provides a warm, supportive space for children and families to feel empowered and make meaningful progress.
I'm an educational and developmental psychologist who works with school-aged children and their families who are seeking support for challenges with big emotions, anxiety and worries, learning or attention, school or social interactions.
In therapy, my approach is tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths. Using evidence-based practices like the CPS model by Dr Ross Greene and expressive therapies for younger children, I can help support your child's development. My practice provides a warm, supportive space for children and families to feel empowered and make meaningful progress.
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
Shoshana Blagin is a leading Melbourne-based clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery, chronic pain management, child and adolescent therapy and holistic mental health care.
Her professional journey spans public mental health services, chronic pain clinics, neuropsychology, and private practice. Driven by a deep passion for understanding the mind and brain, Shoshana combines her expertise with genuine empathy to help clients overcome life’s challenges and reconnect with their authentic selves.
Shoshana Blagin is a leading Melbourne-based clinical psychologist specialising in trauma recovery, chronic pain management, child and adolescent therapy and holistic mental health care.
Her professional journey spans public mental health services, chronic pain clinics, neuropsychology, and private practice. Driven by a deep passion for understanding the mind and brain, Shoshana combines her expertise with genuine empathy to help clients overcome life’s challenges and reconnect with their authentic selves.
I offer individual play therapy sessions for children aged 2 - 12 years old, Lego Therapy group sessions for children aged 5 - 15 years, and individual counselling for teenagers and adults.
With thirty years of experience working in primary education, my passion lies in working with children experiencing Autism Spectrum Disoder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), language disorders, learnning disabilities, anxiety, depression. phobias, challenging behaviours and school refusal.
I offer individual play therapy sessions for children aged 2 - 12 years old, Lego Therapy group sessions for children aged 5 - 15 years, and individual counselling for teenagers and adults.
With thirty years of experience working in primary education, my passion lies in working with children experiencing Autism Spectrum Disoder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), language disorders, learnning disabilities, anxiety, depression. phobias, challenging behaviours and school refusal.
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-12 years of age.
Rosie has been working in public and private mental health for 13 years and has extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Rosie provides thorough and meaningful mental health assessments and therapy, while also being warm, welcoming and playful in her approach. Rosie also works with a therapy dog, which helps clients to feel safe and calm in sessions.
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-12 years of age.
Rosie has been working in public and private mental health for 13 years and has extensive knowledge and expertise in this area. Rosie provides thorough and meaningful mental health assessments and therapy, while also being warm, welcoming and playful in her approach. Rosie also works with a therapy dog, which helps clients to feel safe and calm in sessions.
Kiri Tsalparos
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
West Footscray, VIC 3012
I am currently focussing on assessment work and have extensive experience in ASD assessment, ADHD assessment for both children and adults.
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with children. I ensure all my work is within the best practice principles and stay on top of current research and trends.
I am currently focussing on assessment work and have extensive experience in ASD assessment, ADHD assessment for both children and adults.
I equally enjoy both the forensic work and working with children. I ensure all my work is within the best practice principles and stay on top of current research and trends.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological support for exclusively for children, adolescents and their families.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychological support for exclusively for children, adolescents and their families.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
At Hargan Psychology, we use a person-centred approach and support our clients to live their BEST life according to THEM! We pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming environment where clients can be assured of a safe space to explore their presenting concerns. Our psychologists will support you to become your best self.
At Hargan Psychology, we use a person-centred approach and support our clients to live their BEST life according to THEM! We pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming environment where clients can be assured of a safe space to explore their presenting concerns. Our psychologists will support you to become your best self.
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Child Therapists
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.