Psychologists and Therapists for Children in Oakleigh, VIC
As a counsellor, my desire is to help people by providing a safe environment where they can express their emotions, thoughts, fears, and where they can be open about how they feel. Seeing my clients improving their issues, reaching their goals, overcoming their challenges and obstacles are the most fulfilling things for me as a counsellor. I have lived in different countries and witnessed different backgrounds. My experience counselling people with different issues and conditions taught me how to understand what my clients actually need so I can help as best as I can. Everyone has a unique story and I hope I can create a safe spa
As a counsellor, my desire is to help people by providing a safe environment where they can express their emotions, thoughts, fears, and where they can be open about how they feel. Seeing my clients improving their issues, reaching their goals, overcoming their challenges and obstacles are the most fulfilling things for me as a counsellor. I have lived in different countries and witnessed different backgrounds. My experience counselling people with different issues and conditions taught me how to understand what my clients actually need so I can help as best as I can. Everyone has a unique story and I hope I can create a safe spa
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
Adaptive functioning (self-care & independent functioning)
Anger
Anxiety
Attention concerns (e.g. ADHD)
Autism (ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
Adaptive functioning (self-care & independent functioning)
Anger
Anxiety
Attention concerns (e.g. ADHD)
Autism (ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
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?
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
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.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
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.
Rachel understands that creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognizing the integral role they play in therapeutic success.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space, with respect for your experiences, culture, and pace. My practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based approaches to explore what matters most to you.
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to put what you’re experiencing into words — and that’s okay. Through therapy, there is space to explore this together, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space, with respect for your experiences, culture, and pace. My practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based approaches to explore what matters most to you.
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to put what you’re experiencing into words — and that’s okay. Through therapy, there is space to explore this together, at a pace that feels right for you.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or having trouble switching off. Perhaps anxiety is feeling big, your mood feels low, or everyday tasks feel more difficult than they should. You might also feel like your mind is always busy, scattered, or working against you rather than with you. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and those with ADHD or autism who want to better understand themselves and feel more in control of their lives. Together, we can understand your experiences— whether it's managing emotions, reducing overthinking, building confidence, or navigating daily life.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or having trouble switching off. Perhaps anxiety is feeling big, your mood feels low, or everyday tasks feel more difficult than they should. You might also feel like your mind is always busy, scattered, or working against you rather than with you. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and those with ADHD or autism who want to better understand themselves and feel more in control of their lives. Together, we can understand your experiences— whether it's managing emotions, reducing overthinking, building confidence, or navigating daily life.
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.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, & older adults.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, & older adults.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
EMDR & Play based parent and/or 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.
Play based CCPT and Interplay therapy support families in a safe space, where relationship is paramount. I offer you a space to connect, experience and make sense of parts of your world that may be challenging for you; and the opportunity to experience healing, form increased emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping and relating to you and others.
EMDR & Play based parent and/or 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.
Play based CCPT and Interplay therapy support families in a safe space, where relationship is paramount. I offer you a space to connect, experience and make sense of parts of your world that may be challenging for you; and the opportunity to experience healing, form increased emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping and relating to you and others.
My treatment approach is very individualised to the child/adolescent.
Hello, I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My professional experience—combined with personal insight as a parent of a child with Autism—has shaped my commitment to working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD. I find great fulfilment in providing counselling to children, teens, and their parents, offering compassionate and practical support across a range of concerns. These include behavioural challenges, emotional regulation, grief and loss, learning difficulties, school refusal, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
My treatment approach is very individualised to the child/adolescent.
Hello, I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My professional experience—combined with personal insight as a parent of a child with Autism—has shaped my commitment to working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD. I find great fulfilment in providing counselling to children, teens, and their parents, offering compassionate and practical support across a range of concerns. These include behavioural challenges, emotional regulation, grief and loss, learning difficulties, school refusal, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
My clients are usually either individuals or couples, and struggle with various issues, be they in their relationships with partners, parents or children, or in coping with anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others. Life can be challenging, and it’s easy to lose your sense of direction, confidence, or self-worth along the way. With over 18 years of experience, I support clients with warmth, empathy, and unconditional understanding, creating a safe space to explore challenges, heal, and grow.
Together, we work to help you reconnect with your true self, build self-compassion, and gain the clarity and tools you need to navigate life’s difficulties, and to attain your goals, be they emotional balance, stronger relationships or personal growth.
My clients are usually either individuals or couples, and struggle with various issues, be they in their relationships with partners, parents or children, or in coping with anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others. Life can be challenging, and it’s easy to lose your sense of direction, confidence, or self-worth along the way. With over 18 years of experience, I support clients with warmth, empathy, and unconditional understanding, creating a safe space to explore challenges, heal, and grow.
Together, we work to help you reconnect with your true self, build self-compassion, and gain the clarity and tools you need to navigate life’s difficulties, and to attain your goals, be they emotional balance, stronger relationships or personal growth.
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years.
Shelley Thompson is Owner and Principal Psychologist of Psychology Assessment Services (PAS). She has been a registered psychologist for over 15 years. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents across a range of settings, including private practice and government, catholic, independent, and specialist schools.
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years.
Shelley Thompson is Owner and Principal Psychologist of Psychology Assessment Services (PAS). She has been a registered psychologist for over 15 years. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents across a range of settings, including private practice and government, catholic, independent, and specialist schools.
I am a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist who works with children and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
I am a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist who works with children and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
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I am an artist, art therapist and counsellor who works with children and adults to foster creative self expression.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Low self esteem
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Youth and adolescence
- Life transition
- Child and parent attachment
- Identity and gender diversity
- Relationships and communication,
Sessions are tailored to your specific needs.
I am an artist, art therapist and counsellor who works with children and adults to foster creative self expression.
I support clients with a wide range of concerns including:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Low self esteem
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Youth and adolescence
- Life transition
- Child and parent attachment
- Identity and gender diversity
- Relationships and communication,
Sessions are tailored to your specific needs.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, complicated grief, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, anxiety, mood disorders, and entrenched interpersonal patterns.
I have particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and broader neurodivergent profiles, especially where these intersect with trauma, academic challenges, or day-to-day functional impairment.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, complicated grief, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, anxiety, mood disorders, and entrenched interpersonal patterns.
I have particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and broader neurodivergent profiles, especially where these intersect with trauma, academic challenges, or day-to-day functional impairment.
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with ADHD, Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, and depression and supporting adjustments to life changes.
I support my patients by utilising evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs and concerns. To do this, I use various assessment tools to help formulate a treatment plan. Therapeutic approaches included Cognitive therapy, Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic approach, and Schema therapy.
I am experienced in working with children, adolescents and adults presenting with ADHD, Autism, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, and depression and supporting adjustments to life changes.
I support my patients by utilising evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to their needs and concerns. To do this, I use various assessment tools to help formulate a treatment plan. Therapeutic approaches included Cognitive therapy, Behavioural therapy, Psychodynamic approach, and Schema therapy.
I am a registered psychologist and practising psychoanalyst who works with children, adolescents, and adults from both psychological and psychoanalytic perspectives.
Through my experience in high acuity and community settings, I use play therapy through a Lacanian psychoanalytic lens for children to assist them in demonstrating, speaking about, and finding solutions to difficulties in collaboration with their family and school. This transfers to a focus on speaking for adolescents and adults to address recurring patterns
I am a registered psychologist and practising psychoanalyst who works with children, adolescents, and adults from both psychological and psychoanalytic perspectives.
Through my experience in high acuity and community settings, I use play therapy through a Lacanian psychoanalytic lens for children to assist them in demonstrating, speaking about, and finding solutions to difficulties in collaboration with their family and school. This transfers to a focus on speaking for adolescents and adults to address recurring patterns
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
At SAL Consulting, we support people of all ages who are facing complex challenges and mental health concerns.
Many of the individuals we work with are living with the ongoing impacts of trauma or early life experiences. Others may be navigating life with a diagnosis, intellectual disability, or neurodivergence. Our team of experienced therapists meet you where you’re at — with care, respect, and understanding.
With offices based in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, we’re proud to support communities right across Australia.
At SAL Consulting, we support people of all ages who are facing complex challenges and mental health concerns.
Many of the individuals we work with are living with the ongoing impacts of trauma or early life experiences. Others may be navigating life with a diagnosis, intellectual disability, or neurodivergence. Our team of experienced therapists meet you where you’re at — with care, respect, and understanding.
With offices based in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, we’re proud to support communities right across Australia.
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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.