Child Psychologists and Therapists in Richmond, VIC
I have over ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across public and private health settings.
I hold a deep commitment to making therapy both accessible and sustainable for those who wish to engage in meaningful work. This requires time, care, and continuity, and I strive to offer a practice that supports this process. Medicare rebates are available.
I have over ten years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across public and private health settings.
I hold a deep commitment to making therapy both accessible and sustainable for those who wish to engage in meaningful work. This requires time, care, and continuity, and I strive to offer a practice that supports this process. Medicare rebates are available.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past.
I adopt a trauma informed approach to therapy and treatment and provide expert consultation to the mental health sector in the promotion of a psychoanalytic approach to treatment. I undertake assessments that uncover pathways to psychological health previously obscured from view. See more of my experience and expertise at linkedin.com/in/therese-raulin
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past.
I adopt a trauma informed approach to therapy and treatment and provide expert consultation to the mental health sector in the promotion of a psychoanalytic approach to treatment. I undertake assessments that uncover pathways to psychological health previously obscured from view. See more of my experience and expertise at linkedin.com/in/therese-raulin
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.
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.
I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
I assist clients through a range of mental health challenges such as Depression and Anxiety disorders, school & work stress, ADHD and neurodivergence, parenting support, perinatal challenges and trauma. I also enjoy working with performing artists and first responders.
I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.
I assist clients through a range of mental health challenges such as Depression and Anxiety disorders, school & work stress, ADHD and neurodivergence, parenting support, perinatal challenges and trauma. I also enjoy working with performing artists and first responders.
Grace is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports mixed-culture adults, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they navigate identity, belonging, and life transitions in a cross-cultural world.
You might be carrying the weight of family expectations while longing to live in a way that feels true to you, or raising young families while managing relationships shaped by different cultural upbringings. Over time, this tension can show up as anxiety, guilt, confusion, or a sense of never being “enough”, along with feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about where you truly belong as you work to find your own path.
Grace is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports mixed-culture adults, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community as they navigate identity, belonging, and life transitions in a cross-cultural world.
You might be carrying the weight of family expectations while longing to live in a way that feels true to you, or raising young families while managing relationships shaped by different cultural upbringings. Over time, this tension can show up as anxiety, guilt, confusion, or a sense of never being “enough”, along with feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about where you truly belong as you work to find your own path.
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.
I have a Social Work background with experience in consultation services, child protection, family intervention, clinical mental health services, systems work, senior leadership and management.
I specialise in providing EMDR (standard, child and youth, recent traumatic events and group traumatic events), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused and Brief Intervention psychotherapies however, I draw on many more. I'm able to provide parenting courses including Circle Of Security and Parenting Under Pressure.
I have a Social Work background with experience in consultation services, child protection, family intervention, clinical mental health services, systems work, senior leadership and management.
I specialise in providing EMDR (standard, child and youth, recent traumatic events and group traumatic events), DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused and Brief Intervention psychotherapies however, I draw on many more. I'm able to provide parenting courses including Circle Of Security and Parenting Under Pressure.
My specialties include child and adolescent mental health, disability, dual diagnosis, schizophrenia, trauma, wellbeing, and recovery from complex and chronic mental health challenges.
I am warm, conversational and collaborative. I’ll work with you to understand your story, your current challenges and what you’re seeking to change. I enjoy providing the space and tools for individuals who want to better their lives. We will work together and identify barriers, recurring patterns and limitations in the way of finding purpose and building a quality of life. The aim is to help you do more of what matters to take you towards living the life you want.
My specialties include child and adolescent mental health, disability, dual diagnosis, schizophrenia, trauma, wellbeing, and recovery from complex and chronic mental health challenges.
I am warm, conversational and collaborative. I’ll work with you to understand your story, your current challenges and what you’re seeking to change. I enjoy providing the space and tools for individuals who want to better their lives. We will work together and identify barriers, recurring patterns and limitations in the way of finding purpose and building a quality of life. The aim is to help you do more of what matters to take you towards living the life you want.
Appointments Available - book online at hourglasspsychology.com.au/appointments. I work with young people and adults treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self-harming, addictions, stress, amongst other problems. I also have an interest in working with people across diverse sexuality, sex, and gender spectrums. I assist you to find practical solutions to your problems that fit within your lifestyle, values and personal investment, drawing on your strengths to create meaningful long-term change. I also work with your evolving goals, and offer guidance and support.
Appointments Available - book online at hourglasspsychology.com.au/appointments. I work with young people and adults treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self-harming, addictions, stress, amongst other problems. I also have an interest in working with people across diverse sexuality, sex, and gender spectrums. I assist you to find practical solutions to your problems that fit within your lifestyle, values and personal investment, drawing on your strengths to create meaningful long-term change. I also work with your evolving goals, and offer guidance and support.
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.
Bronwyn specialises in diagnosis and neuropsychological assessment, seeing both adults and children for a wide range of concerns.
Bronwyn offers a diverse perspective shaped by 15 years of clinical practice across public health, private hospitals, and private practice. This depth of experience allows her to navigate complex diagnostic questions with a diverse skill mix that balances clinical rigor with a deep understanding of daily impacts.
Bronwyn specialises in diagnosis and neuropsychological assessment, seeing both adults and children for a wide range of concerns.
Bronwyn offers a diverse perspective shaped by 15 years of clinical practice across public health, private hospitals, and private practice. This depth of experience allows her to navigate complex diagnostic questions with a diverse skill mix that balances clinical rigor with a deep understanding of daily impacts.
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector.
Katherine’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, integrating psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive-behavioural, and neurobiological frameworks to help improve wellbeing and functioning as a result of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, poor body image, emotion dysregulation, parenting concerns and more.
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector.
Katherine’s approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, integrating psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive-behavioural, and neurobiological frameworks to help improve wellbeing and functioning as a result of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, poor body image, emotion dysregulation, parenting concerns and more.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
Are you feeling stuck, like something important is missing from your life, but you can't quite put your finger on it? Do you find it challenging to have your emotional needs met in relationships? Are you trapped in repetitive patterns, struggling to define healthy boundaries? There is a reason behind these struggles, and together, we will uncover what is holding you back, providing you with the clarity and confidence needed to turn things around. I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation challenges, and neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD).
I offer warm, collaborative, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual needs. My approach is person-centred and integrative, grounded in a shared understanding of your experiences. I support children, adolescents, and adults through flexible telehealth services across Australia.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation challenges, and neurodiversity (including autism and ADHD).
I offer warm, collaborative, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual needs. My approach is person-centred and integrative, grounded in a shared understanding of your experiences. I support children, adolescents, and adults through flexible telehealth services across Australia.
Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
Before becoming a Psychologist, Isabel worked for many years in hospitals (oncology, palliative care, neurology, geriatric-psychiatry) and in the NDIS sector as a music therapist and therapist. Isabel draws from evidence-based interventions such as CBT, Mindfulness Therapy, Guided Imagery, ACT and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
Before becoming a Psychologist, Isabel worked for many years in hospitals (oncology, palliative care, neurology, geriatric-psychiatry) and in the NDIS sector as a music therapist and therapist. Isabel draws from evidence-based interventions such as CBT, Mindfulness Therapy, Guided Imagery, ACT and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
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Child Therapists
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 long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
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.