Psychologists and Therapists for Toddlers in Subiaco, WA

Tarryn Lara Scher
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Subiaco, WA 6008
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults.
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults.
(08) 6493 7795 View (08) 6493 7795
Kristie Rostant
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Subiaco, WA 6008
Feeling stuck or worried about your child? I provide support to adults, parents and children aged 0-10. Do you find yourself overthinking, overwhelmed by emotions, confused by your reactions, or struggling in relationships? Or perhaps you’re a parent, trying your best to support your child through anxiety, big emotions, or challenging behaviours and quietly wondering if you’re getting it right? Many struggles are shaped by early relationships and experiences. These can include the impact of stress or trauma. I help you make sense of why you or your child feel and react the way you do and help build trust in your relationships.
Feeling stuck or worried about your child? I provide support to adults, parents and children aged 0-10. Do you find yourself overthinking, overwhelmed by emotions, confused by your reactions, or struggling in relationships? Or perhaps you’re a parent, trying your best to support your child through anxiety, big emotions, or challenging behaviours and quietly wondering if you’re getting it right? Many struggles are shaped by early relationships and experiences. These can include the impact of stress or trauma. I help you make sense of why you or your child feel and react the way you do and help build trust in your relationships.
(08) 6490 9287 View (08) 6490 9287
Narelle Whitfield
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
(08) 7078 8254 View (08) 7078 8254
Sandra Dichiera - Find Freedom Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
I am a registered psychologist and trauma therapist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults, and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse and a range of other mental health concerns. I have a particular interest in somatic therapy and the mind-body connection.
(08) 6493 7076 View (08) 6493 7076
Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
As a mature person I have the benefit of my own life experience as well as my many years of professional practice that I can draw upon. This has enabled me to help many people to improve the quality of their lives and their relationships and to cope with and overcome the traumas and challenges that life eventually presents to all of us.
(08) 9121 1016 View (08) 9121 1016

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Black Swan Health Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Osborne Park, WA 6017
Feeling overwhelmed by family conflict, anxiety, or a child's struggles? You're not alone. At Black Swan Health, we empathise and assist individuals and families in overcoming challenges and reclaiming their well-being. Perhaps you're a concerned parent observing shifts in your child's eating habits or behaviour. Maybe you're a couple seeking to rekindle the passion in your relationship. Or you could be a family grappling with communication obstacles, conflicts, or emotional distance. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, or the weight of hoarding tendencies, our experienced and understanding team is here to support you.
Feeling overwhelmed by family conflict, anxiety, or a child's struggles? You're not alone. At Black Swan Health, we empathise and assist individuals and families in overcoming challenges and reclaiming their well-being. Perhaps you're a concerned parent observing shifts in your child's eating habits or behaviour. Maybe you're a couple seeking to rekindle the passion in your relationship. Or you could be a family grappling with communication obstacles, conflicts, or emotional distance. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, or the weight of hoarding tendencies, our experienced and understanding team is here to support you.
(08) 6493 7398 View (08) 6493 7398
Trina Marie Michailidis
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Kingsley, WA 6026
I am a clinically trained registered psychologist with over twenty years of professional experience. I work with individuals of all ages, couples and families treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, AD/HD, autism and women's issues. I have also been delivering the Parenting Together Program (PTP) into homes for over 20 years. PTP is an individualized early intervention program designed for 3-8 years to reduce child non-compliance and improve a secure child-parent attachment to promote and enhance positive long term social/emotional and behavioural outcomes.
I am a clinically trained registered psychologist with over twenty years of professional experience. I work with individuals of all ages, couples and families treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, AD/HD, autism and women's issues. I have also been delivering the Parenting Together Program (PTP) into homes for over 20 years. PTP is an individualized early intervention program designed for 3-8 years to reduce child non-compliance and improve a secure child-parent attachment to promote and enhance positive long term social/emotional and behavioural outcomes.
(08) 7078 7655 View (08) 7078 7655
Gaye Mallinson
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
0459 767 347 View 0459 767 347
Matt Ruggiero
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Leederville, WA 6007
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. The internal world is a complex place, and the challenges each of us face reflect that complexity. Psychotherapy can help people to understand themselves deeply – their feelings, dreams, needs, and struggles. My experience is that the more we understand ourselves, the better we become at making authentic and creative decisions in life and in relationships. Many of my patients have faced early life adversities and now work hard to generate self esteem or to navigate issues relating to identity, daily living, and intimate relationships.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Clinical/Counselling Psychologist. The internal world is a complex place, and the challenges each of us face reflect that complexity. Psychotherapy can help people to understand themselves deeply – their feelings, dreams, needs, and struggles. My experience is that the more we understand ourselves, the better we become at making authentic and creative decisions in life and in relationships. Many of my patients have faced early life adversities and now work hard to generate self esteem or to navigate issues relating to identity, daily living, and intimate relationships.
(08) 6490 9336 View (08) 6490 9336
Zen Life Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Applecross, WA 6153
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.
(08) 7078 8228 View (08) 7078 8228
Bronwyn Lenyszyn
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Perth, WA 6000
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.
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.
(08) 9473 6366 View (08) 9473 6366
Atypical Minds
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Mount Lawley, WA 6050
If you've spent a lot of your life feeling like you think differently to the people around you, there's probably a good reason for that. I'm Nur, a psychologist based in Perth, WA, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, in person and via telehealth. My work centres on neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, and giftedness, as well as complex trauma and the ways early experiences show up in our relationships and sense of self.
If you've spent a lot of your life feeling like you think differently to the people around you, there's probably a good reason for that. I'm Nur, a psychologist based in Perth, WA, working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, in person and via telehealth. My work centres on neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD, and giftedness, as well as complex trauma and the ways early experiences show up in our relationships and sense of self.
0403 059 378 View 0403 059 378
Arielle Scott
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Online Only
Arielle is a provisional psychologist who brings a warm and empathic approach to therapy and assessment. Arielle experience working across the lifespan and tailors each session for the individual needs of the client using a range of evidence-based interventions. She has over 15-years experience working with individuals and their families and carers with a disability and always aims to work collaboratively with the client to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
Arielle is a provisional psychologist who brings a warm and empathic approach to therapy and assessment. Arielle experience working across the lifespan and tailors each session for the individual needs of the client using a range of evidence-based interventions. She has over 15-years experience working with individuals and their families and carers with a disability and always aims to work collaboratively with the client to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.
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Beth Franca
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Wembley, WA 6014
I work with holistic therapy, EMDR and trauma centred approaches for all clients, including toddlers, school aged children, teens, young adults and women.
I provide holistic care and a compassionate space to meet each individual with a tool kit of therapy styles. I utilise Schema Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, MBT, Narrative Therapy, art and play therapies and body and breath work with people of all ages to manage life’s challenges.
I work with holistic therapy, EMDR and trauma centred approaches for all clients, including toddlers, school aged children, teens, young adults and women.
I provide holistic care and a compassionate space to meet each individual with a tool kit of therapy styles. I utilise Schema Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, MBT, Narrative Therapy, art and play therapies and body and breath work with people of all ages to manage life’s challenges.
(08) 6493 7341 View (08) 6493 7341
Jessica Vivien
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Most people come to me purely and simply because they heard of me and they are ready to get better, to get their relationships, and personal lives, back on track. They want a gentle, fast and effective process that will get into the guts of the problem. A breakthrough that will clear away the relationship conflict, disappointment and resentment. That will clear away the anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc and other symptoms of unresolved trauma currently blighting their lives. I am an internationally trained and experienced Emotionally Focussed Couple therapist, and trauma therapist and have been working in this area for many years.
Most people come to me purely and simply because they heard of me and they are ready to get better, to get their relationships, and personal lives, back on track. They want a gentle, fast and effective process that will get into the guts of the problem. A breakthrough that will clear away the relationship conflict, disappointment and resentment. That will clear away the anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc and other symptoms of unresolved trauma currently blighting their lives. I am an internationally trained and experienced Emotionally Focussed Couple therapist, and trauma therapist and have been working in this area for many years.
(08) 9521 4198 View (08) 9521 4198
Stephanie Causton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Victoria Park, WA 6100
I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel genuinely heard while working together to explore challenges and create meaningful change.
I am a warm and compassionate psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I take a collaborative and down-to-earth approach, helping clients feel genuinely heard while working together to explore challenges and create meaningful change.
(08) 6493 7106 View (08) 6493 7106
I speak Mandarin , Cantonese and English fluently. Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist , I was working as a school psychologist/school teacher and an acupuncturist . I specialise in supporting individuals with behavioural and relationship issues and assist these individuals to reach their full potential. I am also interested in working with individuals suffering from chronic pain and complex trauma especially childhood unresolved issues . I can assist with Worker’s Compensation or MVA Compensation.
I speak Mandarin , Cantonese and English fluently. Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist , I was working as a school psychologist/school teacher and an acupuncturist . I specialise in supporting individuals with behavioural and relationship issues and assist these individuals to reach their full potential. I am also interested in working with individuals suffering from chronic pain and complex trauma especially childhood unresolved issues . I can assist with Worker’s Compensation or MVA Compensation.
(08) 7079 5680 View (08) 7079 5680
Dr. Tessa Taylor (PhD, BCBA-D, MAPS, FCCLP)
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Serves Area
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
Reclaim the joy of eating! Next to breathing, feeding is the first an most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday, across the lifespan. No human behaviour has greater biological & social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), baby bottle or feeding tube dependence (tube weaning), food selectivity ('picky'/'fussy' eaters), mealtime behaviour, skills (utensils, cup drinking, chewing), medication refusal, and pica.
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Rachel Farag Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs. I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives. Regardless of your context, I will support you to guide your own therapeutic journey, checking in with your limits, cultural and spiritual ways of seeing and basic needs. I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
(08) 7943 6456 View (08) 7943 6456
Bronwyn Lenyszyn
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Osborne Park, WA 6017
You’re kind, thoughtful, and gentle but inside you feel overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you’ve spent years with partners who invalidate you, talk down to you, or leave you walking on eggshells. You overthink, feel deeply, and get snappy when stressed or overloaded. You want to break painful patterns, manage your emotions, reduce anxiety, and finally experience relationships that feel calm, safe, and supportive.
You’re kind, thoughtful, and gentle but inside you feel overwhelmed, unseen, or emotionally drained. Perhaps you’ve spent years with partners who invalidate you, talk down to you, or leave you walking on eggshells. You overthink, feel deeply, and get snappy when stressed or overloaded. You want to break painful patterns, manage your emotions, reduce anxiety, and finally experience relationships that feel calm, safe, and supportive.
(08) 6171 2483 View (08) 6171 2483
FAQ - About Therapy for Toddlers and Preschoolers
What are the behavioural signs indicating a toddler might need counselling?
Common behavioural signs that a child may need counselling include high levels of emotional distress or anxiety, learning challenges, interpersonal conflict, anger, or social withdrawal. Any drastic changes in toddler behaviour or self-esteem can be indicative that a child may benefit from therapy. Seeing a therapist at the early stages of any behavioural changes can be most impactful on behaviour, as well as helpful to caregivers who may receive guidance on what symptoms to look for in their child in the future, even if therapy is not warranted at that time.

Can a two-year-old see a psychologist?
Children and adults of all ages can see psychologists and other forms of mental health professionals, such as counsellors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Families seeking therapy for their toddler should just be aware that any guidance they seek should come from a professional who has specific experience working with young children, as well as the specific modalities that are appropriate for young children, such as play therapy.

What is the most effective type of therapy for toddlers and preschoolers?
In general, play therapy is the most effective and common form of therapy for young children. Play therapy helps facilitate behaviour change by offering an age-appropriate way for children to express their emotions and develop more effective coping strategies. Toddlers with specific concerns may benefit from more specialised forms of therapy, such as Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for toddlers in families in which there is significant parent-child relational conflict.

What happens during therapy sessions for toddlers?
What occurs in therapy sessions for toddlers depends on the therapeutic approach being used by the therapist. Most toddler therapists will use some form of play therapy in sessions to encourage toddler engagement. In play therapy sessions, children are encouraged to use toys within the therapy setting to express their emotions; subsequent responses by the therapist and/or family members can help guide toddler behaviour and behaviour change. Toddler therapy sessions can also involve family therapy or Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which can help improve parenting behaviours and reduce strain on families.