Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Melbourne, VIC
I work with children and adults to help them live a happier life. There is no issue too small, if it is impacting your life in a negative way, that is a problem I would be happy to help you overcome. Often people believe that problems like anxiety and depression will just go away on their own, however, unfortunately it usually just becomes stronger without support. CBT therapy offers proven tools and techniques to overcome issues like anxiety and depression and get back to the best version of yourself. I have used CBT therapy myself to overcome my own anxiety and I have not looked back since.
I work with children and adults to help them live a happier life. There is no issue too small, if it is impacting your life in a negative way, that is a problem I would be happy to help you overcome. Often people believe that problems like anxiety and depression will just go away on their own, however, unfortunately it usually just becomes stronger without support. CBT therapy offers proven tools and techniques to overcome issues like anxiety and depression and get back to the best version of yourself. I have used CBT therapy myself to overcome my own anxiety and I have not looked back since.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
Pilar is a Licensed psychologist with 32 years of experience. She helps people to improve their lives with therapy. She knows that when the clients follow the treatment for a period of time, they will feel better. The first session the clients will realize they are not alone any more with their problems, and if they are determined to continue, they will feel understood and will develop tools and emotional regulations, ,to improve in general. Pilar offer online therapy in english and in spanish.
I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
As someone with lived queer experience, I understand the unique challenges that can arise during our journey to accept ourselves. I walk alongside my clients as they explore identity, work towards coming out or transitioning, heal from trauma, address shame, explore attachment patterns, navigate relationships and sex, and move toward deeper self-acceptance.
I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
As someone with lived queer experience, I understand the unique challenges that can arise during our journey to accept ourselves. I walk alongside my clients as they explore identity, work towards coming out or transitioning, heal from trauma, address shame, explore attachment patterns, navigate relationships and sex, and move toward deeper self-acceptance.
Mental health can look different for every individual. My role as a psychologist largely involves assisting clients to develop emotional resilience, as well as promoting healthy behaviour change. This results in clients living a more fulfilling life, regardless of what their current and or future circumstances present. Being able to accurately assess and treat clients in a supportive environment is central to my practice. Due to the nature of my psychology training, as well as my personal experience growing up as a 1.5 generation Korean/Asian in New Zealand and Australia, cultural responsivity is also a particular interest of mine.
Mental health can look different for every individual. My role as a psychologist largely involves assisting clients to develop emotional resilience, as well as promoting healthy behaviour change. This results in clients living a more fulfilling life, regardless of what their current and or future circumstances present. Being able to accurately assess and treat clients in a supportive environment is central to my practice. Due to the nature of my psychology training, as well as my personal experience growing up as a 1.5 generation Korean/Asian in New Zealand and Australia, cultural responsivity is also a particular interest of mine.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children).
Kim uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based methods of psychological treatment to help individuals with their mental health needs. She values the importance of cultural sensitivity when working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children).
Kim uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based methods of psychological treatment to help individuals with their mental health needs. She values the importance of cultural sensitivity when working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
I may be the right fit for you if you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, depression, anxiety, or challenging relationships. I can also help if you’re struggling to navigate personal identity or feeling like an imposter in your own life. Bulk billing is available for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP referral).
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Clinical Supervision, Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Clinical Supervision, Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
Draga Jevtic is a highly experienced Organisational and Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience across clinical and organisational settings. She has held senior leadership roles and served on numerous boards and advisory committees. She is known for her depth of experience and thoughtful, grounded approach. Her dual expertise enables her to support professional women navigate complex personal and professional challenges including burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, leadership demands, relationships and significant life transitions, offering both insight and functional strategies to support sustainable change.
Draga Jevtic is a highly experienced Organisational and Counselling Psychologist with over 30 years’ experience across clinical and organisational settings. She has held senior leadership roles and served on numerous boards and advisory committees. She is known for her depth of experience and thoughtful, grounded approach. Her dual expertise enables her to support professional women navigate complex personal and professional challenges including burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma, leadership demands, relationships and significant life transitions, offering both insight and functional strategies to support sustainable change.
This includes parts work (IFS), somatic psychotherapy, inner child and re-parenting work, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, imagery rescripting, ACT, compassion-focused approaches, and mindfulness.
Connection, collaboration, empathy, and open-mindedness lay the foundation for my work. I am passionate about cultivating a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space where individuals can freely explore and express themselves. I care deeply about helping people understand themselves more fully, so that genuine healing becomes possible. My work honours the whole person, moving beyond just "thought" alone to also attend to the body, the nervous system, and the underlying root causes shaping one’s experience. Respect for each person and their lived experience sits at the heart of my practice. Please know that I truly get it.
This includes parts work (IFS), somatic psychotherapy, inner child and re-parenting work, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, imagery rescripting, ACT, compassion-focused approaches, and mindfulness.
Connection, collaboration, empathy, and open-mindedness lay the foundation for my work. I am passionate about cultivating a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space where individuals can freely explore and express themselves. I care deeply about helping people understand themselves more fully, so that genuine healing becomes possible. My work honours the whole person, moving beyond just "thought" alone to also attend to the body, the nervous system, and the underlying root causes shaping one’s experience. Respect for each person and their lived experience sits at the heart of my practice. Please know that I truly get it.
Reece is an experienced Psychologist who works with people presenting with a wide variety of presenting concerns. He finds meaning in helping people to overcome borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, addictions and anxiety. In recent years Reece has turned his attention towards the treatment of treatment resistant depression and treatment resistant PTSD using psychedelic medications. He focuses on these conditions with his work at the mind medicine clinic in Abbotsford, Vic. He is now also the head of training and education at mind medicine Australia.
Reece is an experienced Psychologist who works with people presenting with a wide variety of presenting concerns. He finds meaning in helping people to overcome borderline personality disorder, depression, PTSD, addictions and anxiety. In recent years Reece has turned his attention towards the treatment of treatment resistant depression and treatment resistant PTSD using psychedelic medications. He focuses on these conditions with his work at the mind medicine clinic in Abbotsford, Vic. He is now also the head of training and education at mind medicine Australia.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth.
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues. She is able to equip clients to adopt an optimistic mindset to challenge their unhelpful thoughts to strengthen their confidence and promote wellbeing.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth.
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues. She is able to equip clients to adopt an optimistic mindset to challenge their unhelpful thoughts to strengthen their confidence and promote wellbeing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
As a psychologist, I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that seamlessly blends intellectual rigour with emotional warmth. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of each individual’s uniqueness. With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others. I cultivate safety and trust through a warm, empathetic presence, complemented by analytical skills to uncover underlying difficulties.
As a psychologist, I am dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that seamlessly blends intellectual rigour with emotional warmth. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of each individual’s uniqueness. With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others. I cultivate safety and trust through a warm, empathetic presence, complemented by analytical skills to uncover underlying difficulties.
I help high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally reactive regain calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Im a Richmond based psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology.
I provide:
Burnout prevention. Relationship counselling. Adolescent mental health support inc. parenting support. Life adjustments. Mood disorders. Psychological first aid training. psychological treatment for chronic pain, injury and illness. Boundaries and assertiveness training. Diagnostic reports. ADHD assessment.
I help high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally reactive regain calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Im a Richmond based psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology.
I provide:
Burnout prevention. Relationship counselling. Adolescent mental health support inc. parenting support. Life adjustments. Mood disorders. Psychological first aid training. psychological treatment for chronic pain, injury and illness. Boundaries and assertiveness training. Diagnostic reports. ADHD assessment.
With 15 years of experience, I provide a safe and encouraging space for adults, children and teens to explore their thoughts and emotions, helping them focus on their wellbeing.
I am experienced in a number of therapies including Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy and Positive psychology and ADHD coaching. This is a collaborative relationship where you are supported.
With 15 years of experience, I provide a safe and encouraging space for adults, children and teens to explore their thoughts and emotions, helping them focus on their wellbeing.
I am experienced in a number of therapies including Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy and Positive psychology and ADHD coaching. This is a collaborative relationship where you are supported.
Maddison specializes in trauma, relational issues, emotional processing and attachment complexities (anxious/avoidant/disorganised). Maddison offers a warm, safe place for exploration to help with uncertainty, challenging emotions and experiences that issues can elevate. Maddison helps clients achieve their goals and come home to themselves by using an eclectic approach and offering a grounded therapeutic space for exploration. Maddison helps clients explore their subconscious and get to the root cause, so that clients can feel the positive effects of long-lasting change.
Maddison specializes in trauma, relational issues, emotional processing and attachment complexities (anxious/avoidant/disorganised). Maddison offers a warm, safe place for exploration to help with uncertainty, challenging emotions and experiences that issues can elevate. Maddison helps clients achieve their goals and come home to themselves by using an eclectic approach and offering a grounded therapeutic space for exploration. Maddison helps clients explore their subconscious and get to the root cause, so that clients can feel the positive effects of long-lasting change.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.