Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in South Perth, WA
I am passionate about supporting adults (18+) and children (under 10) with anxiety, as well as navigating the experiences of parenting and/or being neurodivergent.
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 passionate about supporting adults (18+) and children (under 10) with anxiety, as well as navigating the experiences of parenting and/or being neurodivergent.
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).
My background as a school Chaplain, Minister, and Engineer has given me the depth of the challenges faced by students, parents, staff, and professionals.
I provide counselling for individuals, couples, and families, and I also offer professional supervision for individual seeking guidance and reflective practice.
Often feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward can be overwhelming. In our sessions, we will walk together on understanding what’s happening, identifying issues that you face and developing practical steps that is manageable moving forward.
My background as a school Chaplain, Minister, and Engineer has given me the depth of the challenges faced by students, parents, staff, and professionals.
I provide counselling for individuals, couples, and families, and I also offer professional supervision for individual seeking guidance and reflective practice.
Often feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward can be overwhelming. In our sessions, we will walk together on understanding what’s happening, identifying issues that you face and developing practical steps that is manageable moving forward.
Taking the step to seek support is a big decision, and I'm here to make it as comfortable as possible for you. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I’ve supported clients as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, worked with students as a school psychologist, provided outreach services in aged care, and offered private therapy for adults. This diverse background allows me to address a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. I also have a special interest in helping adults with assertive communication and building stronger relationships.
Taking the step to seek support is a big decision, and I'm here to make it as comfortable as possible for you. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I’ve supported clients as an NDIS psychologist and behaviour specialist, worked with students as a school psychologist, provided outreach services in aged care, and offered private therapy for adults. This diverse background allows me to address a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to more complex conditions. I also have a special interest in helping adults with assertive communication and building stronger relationships.
Many people reach midlife sensing that something has subtly shifted. You may still be functioning well in work and relationships, yet stress lingers longer, sleep is lighter, patience shorter, and recovery no longer happens as easily as it once did.
As a registered counsellor, I help people understand how stress and nervous system strain affect mood, energy, and clarity. Rather than simply managing symptoms, our work focuses on restoring regulation and rebuilding capacity.
If this sounds familiar, you’re welcome to reach out for an exploratory conversation.
Many people reach midlife sensing that something has subtly shifted. You may still be functioning well in work and relationships, yet stress lingers longer, sleep is lighter, patience shorter, and recovery no longer happens as easily as it once did.
As a registered counsellor, I help people understand how stress and nervous system strain affect mood, energy, and clarity. Rather than simply managing symptoms, our work focuses on restoring regulation and rebuilding capacity.
If this sounds familiar, you’re welcome to reach out for an exploratory conversation.
I have enabled people to connect with their meaning and purpose in life and find an acceptance of their own uniqueness, assisting people with struggles ranging from thoughts of suicide, anxiety, existential angst, complex trauma and relationship difficulties. I believe that the therapeutic space is a space where people can work through the things in life that hold them back from thriving rather than surviving. Childhood trauma and family dynamics/narratives that have defined us can be processed and redefined to offer us freedom to exist as we want to.
I have enabled people to connect with their meaning and purpose in life and find an acceptance of their own uniqueness, assisting people with struggles ranging from thoughts of suicide, anxiety, existential angst, complex trauma and relationship difficulties. I believe that the therapeutic space is a space where people can work through the things in life that hold them back from thriving rather than surviving. Childhood trauma and family dynamics/narratives that have defined us can be processed and redefined to offer us freedom to exist as we want to.
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.
Are you feeling stuck in a relationship with someone who seems committed to misunderstanding you? Are you constantly confused about how to improve things? If your relationship is leaving you feel exhausted and powerless - I can help. I'm sure you've tried so many things already and it's probably left you thinking nothing will improve your situation. I can assure you that the right support can be a game changer!
Are you feeling stuck in a relationship with someone who seems committed to misunderstanding you? Are you constantly confused about how to improve things? If your relationship is leaving you feel exhausted and powerless - I can help. I'm sure you've tried so many things already and it's probably left you thinking nothing will improve your situation. I can assure you that the right support can be a game changer!
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
I have special interests in sleep difficulties, parenting issues, acute trauma and emotional dysregulation.
I have experience working in Employee Assistance Program (EAP), private practice, vocational rehabilitation and Workers Compensation contexts. I use evidence-based therapies in my work and collaborate closely with my clients to acheive positive change towards their therapy goals.
I have special interests in sleep difficulties, parenting issues, acute trauma and emotional dysregulation.
I have experience working in Employee Assistance Program (EAP), private practice, vocational rehabilitation and Workers Compensation contexts. I use evidence-based therapies in my work and collaborate closely with my clients to acheive positive change towards their therapy goals.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, self-doubt, low self-esteem, relationship issues, navigating separation and life transitions.
I provide a supportive, safe space for individuals and couples, supporting them to gain insight and develop a greater understanding of, and connection to, themselves and others.
I offer trauma-informed counselling for adults experiencing stress, anxiety, self-doubt, low self-esteem, relationship issues, navigating separation and life transitions.
I provide a supportive, safe space for individuals and couples, supporting them to gain insight and develop a greater understanding of, and connection to, themselves and others.
As a dedicated psychology professional, I am committed to fostering authentic connections with clients from all backgrounds. I approach each individual with respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human experiences. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed and inclusive care, ensuring everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients navigate their challenges with gentle confidence and resilience, guiding them toward healing and personal growth. I work with individuals, couples, and children 14 years and older.
As a dedicated psychology professional, I am committed to fostering authentic connections with clients from all backgrounds. I approach each individual with respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human experiences. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed and inclusive care, ensuring everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients navigate their challenges with gentle confidence and resilience, guiding them toward healing and personal growth. I work with individuals, couples, and children 14 years and older.
I believe therapy is a space where you should feel safe, heard, understood and free from judgement. My approach is warm, nurturing, integrative and holistic, with therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs, experiences and goals.
My aim is to walk alongside you with compassion, respect and understanding as you work towards greater clarity, connection and wellbeing.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting concerns including grief, anxiety, relationship challenges and life transitions.
I believe therapy is a space where you should feel safe, heard, understood and free from judgement. My approach is warm, nurturing, integrative and holistic, with therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs, experiences and goals.
My aim is to walk alongside you with compassion, respect and understanding as you work towards greater clarity, connection and wellbeing.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting concerns including grief, anxiety, relationship challenges and life transitions.
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.
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!
She explores attachment and family of origin patterns that contribute to present day difficulties, and assists people through major life transitions such as becoming a parent, separation, and blended family adjustment.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 25 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
Melissa is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Gottman Couples & Gestalt Psychotherapy.
She explores attachment and family of origin patterns that contribute to present day difficulties, and assists people through major life transitions such as becoming a parent, separation, and blended family adjustment.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 25 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
Melissa is trained in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Gottman Couples & Gestalt Psychotherapy.
I support adults, young people and couples to navigate life’s challenges in a respectful and non-judgemental manner. I have worked in rural and urban settings and love to work with people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a range of tricky problems that can bother big and small people, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues.
I support adults, young people and couples to navigate life’s challenges in a respectful and non-judgemental manner. I have worked in rural and urban settings and love to work with people from all walks of life. I enjoy working with a range of tricky problems that can bother big and small people, including anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues.
I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I enjoy helping my clients put the puzzle pieces together in understanding how you have become you. I enjoy working with older adolescents (age 15+) and adults struggling to build and/ or maintain relationships potentially due to challenges in childhood. Additionally, I enjoy supporting people who have lived through traumatic experiences to make sense of the world after these experiences and reduce the load of carrying it around.
I enjoy helping my clients put the puzzle pieces together in understanding how you have become you. I enjoy working with older adolescents (age 15+) and adults struggling to build and/ or maintain relationships potentially due to challenges in childhood. Additionally, I enjoy supporting people who have lived through traumatic experiences to make sense of the world after these experiences and reduce the load of carrying it around.
My training and experience in various issues such as family and relationship dynamics, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, family and domestic violence, various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, parent-teen conflict and migration enables me to empathize with my clients, making them feel heard and understood.
In the area of couples counselling, I provide pre-martial support, uncoupling (which can include assisting with coming up with agreements for custody matters and asset separation). This option is only for clients who are amicable but would like to support from a neutral person to facilitate an agreement and strengthening the partnership/marriage.
My training and experience in various issues such as family and relationship dynamics, interpersonal issues, grief and loss, family and domestic violence, various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, parent-teen conflict and migration enables me to empathize with my clients, making them feel heard and understood.
In the area of couples counselling, I provide pre-martial support, uncoupling (which can include assisting with coming up with agreements for custody matters and asset separation). This option is only for clients who are amicable but would like to support from a neutral person to facilitate an agreement and strengthening the partnership/marriage.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
My therapeutic style is active and engaged. Drawing from modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we will work together to identify the specific challenges you're facing and develop a clear plan to address them.
I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change. My role is to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to overcome obstacles, build self-confidence, and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and control.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.