Psychologists and Therapists for Children in South Perth, WA
Parents may be worried about a child struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergent needs such as ADHD or autism, or the stress of family change, like separation or divorce.
I specialise in neurodivergent families including ADHD, autism and AuDHD, and support concerns such as anxiety, OCD related behaviours, parenting challenges, trauma and relationship difficulties. My approach is family-focused and trauma-informed. When working with children I begin with a parent-only session to understand the family system and plan support
Parents may be worried about a child struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergent needs such as ADHD or autism, or the stress of family change, like separation or divorce.
I specialise in neurodivergent families including ADHD, autism and AuDHD, and support concerns such as anxiety, OCD related behaviours, parenting challenges, trauma and relationship difficulties. My approach is family-focused and trauma-informed. When working with children I begin with a parent-only session to understand the family system and plan support
As a registered counsellor with lived experience, I collaborate with you to tailor counselling to your needs, whether you have goals of a few sessions to uncover solutions, or if you prefer longer term therapy. From a person-centred approach I work with tools and strategies to motivate and inspire personal and/or professional goals with a high focus on a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have been working in this capacity for over ten years and can help discover needs from a holistic viewpoint. With clear direction, we work together to meet goals that are in line with personal and emotional growth and healing.
As a registered counsellor with lived experience, I collaborate with you to tailor counselling to your needs, whether you have goals of a few sessions to uncover solutions, or if you prefer longer term therapy. From a person-centred approach I work with tools and strategies to motivate and inspire personal and/or professional goals with a high focus on a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I have been working in this capacity for over ten years and can help discover needs from a holistic viewpoint. With clear direction, we work together to meet goals that are in line with personal and emotional growth and healing.
I am a qualified high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), EMDR trained Mental Health Nurse. I have worked as senior therapist and clinical lead over multiple NHS trusts in the UK. I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of mental health settings including schools, GP practices, community clinics, CAMHS and hospitals throughout my career. I have recently moved to Western Australia and am practicing online and in within the Perth metro area.
I am a qualified high intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), EMDR trained Mental Health Nurse. I have worked as senior therapist and clinical lead over multiple NHS trusts in the UK. I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of mental health settings including schools, GP practices, community clinics, CAMHS and hospitals throughout my career. I have recently moved to Western Australia and am practicing online and in within the Perth metro area.
I provide evidence-based intervention to children, teens, & adults with a variety of presentations: Autism, ADHD, PTSD / trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
I provide evidence-based intervention to children, teens, & adults with a variety of presentations: Autism, ADHD, PTSD / trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
I support individuals navigating relationship issues, separation, life transitions, parenting struggles, stress, autoimmune conditions, anger issues and unresolved childhood wounds.
Hello, my name is Bronwyn.
You’ve taken an important step by visiting my profile. Are you struggling to connect with a counsellor or open up to loved ones? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or trauma and aren’t sure where to turn. When you work with me, you’ll connect with a counsellor who has lived experience and someone who truly understands how isolating and exhausting life’s challenges can feel.
What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the emotional toll that relationship struggles, divorce, parenting challenges, grief and loss, abandonment, emotional abuse, and feeling unheard can take on a person.
I support individuals navigating relationship issues, separation, life transitions, parenting struggles, stress, autoimmune conditions, anger issues and unresolved childhood wounds.
Hello, my name is Bronwyn.
You’ve taken an important step by visiting my profile. Are you struggling to connect with a counsellor or open up to loved ones? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or trauma and aren’t sure where to turn. When you work with me, you’ll connect with a counsellor who has lived experience and someone who truly understands how isolating and exhausting life’s challenges can feel.
What sets me apart is my deep understanding of the emotional toll that relationship struggles, divorce, parenting challenges, grief and loss, abandonment, emotional abuse, and feeling unheard can take on a person.
I am a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience working with neurotypical children, adolescents, and individuals as well as those with special needs (Autism, Intellectual Disability, physical disabilities).
I deliver therapy by tailoring evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Positive Behaviour Support to client needs.
I have significant experience with Educational Assessments and Autism assessment and diagnosis in children (I am unable to perform Adult ASD assessments).
I am a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience working with neurotypical children, adolescents, and individuals as well as those with special needs (Autism, Intellectual Disability, physical disabilities).
I deliver therapy by tailoring evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Positive Behaviour Support to client needs.
I have significant experience with Educational Assessments and Autism assessment and diagnosis in children (I am unable to perform Adult ASD assessments).
I am a registered psychologist with experience and passion for working with children (8 plus) and adults with anxiety and ADHD.
I can help clients with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, teen/youth counselling, couple and family counselling. ADHD assessments can help with diagnosis and treatment planning. As a psychologist I am unable to prescribe medication but I can discuss this and non-medical treatment options with you and help you make your decision.
I am a registered psychologist with experience and passion for working with children (8 plus) and adults with anxiety and ADHD.
I can help clients with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, teen/youth counselling, couple and family counselling. ADHD assessments can help with diagnosis and treatment planning. As a psychologist I am unable to prescribe medication but I can discuss this and non-medical treatment options with you and help you make your decision.
At Walk and Talk Psychology we work with kids, teenagers and adults in an outdoor space.
Connecting psychology with the outdoors. You may benefit from outdoor sessions if you are very nervous or anxious about going to psychologist in a clinic-based setting. Outdoor counselling is also helpful for active people who have difficulty focusing or sitting still for a long time.
At Walk and Talk Psychology we work with kids, teenagers and adults in an outdoor space.
Connecting psychology with the outdoors. You may benefit from outdoor sessions if you are very nervous or anxious about going to psychologist in a clinic-based setting. Outdoor counselling is also helpful for active people who have difficulty focusing or sitting still for a long time.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Academic. After completing my PhD in Australia, I did a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship as a Fulbright Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. Outside of my private practice, I'm now also an Associate Professor at Curtin University. I have authored over 100 journal articles on emotion regulation and mental health. In therapy, I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. I aim to help people reflect on what would take their life in meaningful directions, and build the skills to handle the challenges that come up along the way.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
I see a limited number of children and adolescents.
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds, drawing on experience in alcohol and other drug settings. My areas of focus include ADHD, mood disorders, trauma recovery, relationship and attachment issues, addiction, and grief and loss. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming.
I see a limited number of children and adolescents.
I work with individuals across the lifespan and from diverse cultural backgrounds, drawing on experience in alcohol and other drug settings. My areas of focus include ADHD, mood disorders, trauma recovery, relationship and attachment issues, addiction, and grief and loss. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming.
I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies.
I can assist with any emotional concerns such as self esteem and self confidence, anxieties, including separation anxiety and social anxiety, phobias including fear of flying, OCD, low mood, depression and suicidal ideation, grief and loss, PTSD, sexuality, abuse, addictions such as alcohol, smoking, gambling and anger management.
I work with children in the areas of school resistance, social skills, or bullying, as well as parenting strategies.
I can assist with any emotional concerns such as self esteem and self confidence, anxieties, including separation anxiety and social anxiety, phobias including fear of flying, OCD, low mood, depression and suicidal ideation, grief and loss, PTSD, sexuality, abuse, addictions such as alcohol, smoking, gambling and anger management.
Director Eleanor and the team at The Counsellor Collective Manning, Mandurah, Leederville & Rockingham believe developing the counselling relationship with clients is essential for building trust and achieving positive change.
We are passionate about creating safe spaces to be heard and connect.
We enjoy seeing clients find strategies to bring transformation in their day to day living. We enjoy working with a wide range of people, walking alongside them on their healing journey. The Counsellor Collective aims to create safe spaces for connection to process trauma as well as grief and loss to find healing and hope again!
Director Eleanor and the team at The Counsellor Collective Manning, Mandurah, Leederville & Rockingham believe developing the counselling relationship with clients is essential for building trust and achieving positive change.
We are passionate about creating safe spaces to be heard and connect.
We enjoy seeing clients find strategies to bring transformation in their day to day living. We enjoy working with a wide range of people, walking alongside them on their healing journey. The Counsellor Collective aims to create safe spaces for connection to process trauma as well as grief and loss to find healing and hope again!
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and integrative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening regulation, and creating practical strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and integrative approach, tailoring each session to your unique needs. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening regulation, and creating practical strategies to support meaningful, lasting change.
I'm Hannah, a Registered Psychologist experienced in supporting adults, teens, and children.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and DBT, I work with a broad range of concerns through a trauma-informed lens that helps therapy feel safe and grounding. I'm also experienced in supporting neurodivergent minds, including those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences.
I'm Hannah, a Registered Psychologist experienced in supporting adults, teens, and children.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and DBT, I work with a broad range of concerns through a trauma-informed lens that helps therapy feel safe and grounding. I'm also experienced in supporting neurodivergent minds, including those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences.
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I'm a registered psychologist at Bruce Psychology, with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of presenting issues, both for counselling and neurodevelopmental assessments.
I focus on identifying the root causes of psychological distress and work with you to develop coping skills, engage support systems, and address your stressors. I also assist in connecting you with additional services that may be appropriate.
I'm a registered psychologist at Bruce Psychology, with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a range of presenting issues, both for counselling and neurodevelopmental assessments.
I focus on identifying the root causes of psychological distress and work with you to develop coping skills, engage support systems, and address your stressors. I also assist in connecting you with additional services that may be appropriate.
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 am a sex-positive and kink allied counsellor, specialising in sex, intimacy and relationships. I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome various mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, lack of self worth and hopelessness as well as sexual related issues. I take pride in my open minded and non judgmental outlook in my professional practice and passionate about creating a safe healing space for my clients regardless of their roots, background and their sexual preferences.
I am a sex-positive and kink allied counsellor, specialising in sex, intimacy and relationships. I work with individuals and couples to help them overcome various mental health challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, lack of self worth and hopelessness as well as sexual related issues. I take pride in my open minded and non judgmental outlook in my professional practice and passionate about creating a safe healing space for my clients regardless of their roots, background and their sexual preferences.
Sabinne has been leading hundreds of people in their paths of self-transformation. There has been a huge impact in these people’s lives. She has helped them to successfully overcome depression, anxiety disorders, panic, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, loss and grief, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parenting conflicts, stress, eating disorders, addictions, bullying, self-esteem issues, insomnia and also assisted them with their self-awareness. During these years she has worked with all age groups, with people from different backgrounds and also in the disability field. She works with Psychotherapy and Coaching.
Sabinne has been leading hundreds of people in their paths of self-transformation. There has been a huge impact in these people’s lives. She has helped them to successfully overcome depression, anxiety disorders, panic, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, loss and grief, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parenting conflicts, stress, eating disorders, addictions, bullying, self-esteem issues, insomnia and also assisted them with their self-awareness. During these years she has worked with all age groups, with people from different backgrounds and also in the disability field. She works with Psychotherapy and Coaching.
Navigating a world that can feel misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, a place where the goal isn't to be 'fixed,' but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
Navigating a world that can feel misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, a place where the goal isn't to be 'fixed,' but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
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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.