Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Wembley, WA

Nadia Truong CARE Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, challenging behaviours, Specific Learning Disability, ADHD and parenting.
Nadia is a registered psychologist who places great emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship with her clients and applies an individualised, client-centred approach to therapy. Her strengths-based approach helps clients to feel centred, affirmed, resilient and empowered so they can achieve potential personal growth. She is committed to a holistic approach to comprehensively address the various factors that may undermine a person’s resilience and sense of wellbeing. Nadia is also a Board Approved Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health sector.
She has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, challenging behaviours, Specific Learning Disability, ADHD and parenting.
Nadia is a registered psychologist who places great emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship with her clients and applies an individualised, client-centred approach to therapy. Her strengths-based approach helps clients to feel centred, affirmed, resilient and empowered so they can achieve potential personal growth. She is committed to a holistic approach to comprehensively address the various factors that may undermine a person’s resilience and sense of wellbeing. Nadia is also a Board Approved Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health sector.
(08) 6219 3897 View (08) 6219 3897
Danielle Zappavigna
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Wembley, WA 6014
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
(08) 6490 9769 View (08) 6490 9769
Lisa Viska
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Wembley, WA 6014
I am a Registered Psychologist who has over 30 years experience in working with young and older adults, and couples, in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, conflict resolution, assertive communication, relationships, loss and grief and parenting skills. I am a friendly and approachable person who works from a strength’s-based perspective to empower my clients to achieve their desired counselling goals. I have been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy.
I am a Registered Psychologist who has over 30 years experience in working with young and older adults, and couples, in the areas of anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, conflict resolution, assertive communication, relationships, loss and grief and parenting skills. I am a friendly and approachable person who works from a strength’s-based perspective to empower my clients to achieve their desired counselling goals. I have been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy.
(08) 7701 9588 View (08) 7701 9588
Rebecca Ng
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Wembley, WA 6014
Feeling unheard and unseen? Frustrated with the way you (do or don’t) communicate with your partner, colleagues, family? Through counselling you can get the empathy and understanding you're longing for. Discover why you're feeling what you're feeling, AND what your unmet needs are. Reconcile with the parts of you that you resent by learning where your behaviour patterns come from and how they have been trying to protect you. Learn to communicate your feelings and needs assertively and compassionately, that will leave you feeling seen and heard.
Feeling unheard and unseen? Frustrated with the way you (do or don’t) communicate with your partner, colleagues, family? Through counselling you can get the empathy and understanding you're longing for. Discover why you're feeling what you're feeling, AND what your unmet needs are. Reconcile with the parts of you that you resent by learning where your behaviour patterns come from and how they have been trying to protect you. Learn to communicate your feelings and needs assertively and compassionately, that will leave you feeling seen and heard.
(08) 6171 2548 View (08) 6171 2548
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting clients with their emotional well-being. People come to see me with childhood or adult trauma & are finding this negatively impacting on them such as being able to feel safe in the here & now, their functioning & relationships. I am a warm person, who is open & clear about therapeutic approaches as well as trauma informed. Many people see me who have neuro-diversity & will find me neuro-affirming, giving attention to sensory needs in the therapy space. I support clients to re-claim themselves & their lives.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & EMDR Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting clients with their emotional well-being. People come to see me with childhood or adult trauma & are finding this negatively impacting on them such as being able to feel safe in the here & now, their functioning & relationships. I am a warm person, who is open & clear about therapeutic approaches as well as trauma informed. Many people see me who have neuro-diversity & will find me neuro-affirming, giving attention to sensory needs in the therapy space. I support clients to re-claim themselves & their lives.
(08) 6171 3831 View (08) 6171 3831
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 help people on their mental health recovery journey, life transitions, perimenopause, post natal mental health healing from complex trauma and narcissistic abuse and find their calm space and growth for themselves and in their relationships in life.
I work with holistic therapy, EMDR and trauma centred approaches for all clients, including toddlers, school aged children, teens, young adults and women. I help people on their mental health recovery journey, life transitions, perimenopause, post natal mental health healing from complex trauma and narcissistic abuse and find their calm space and growth for themselves and in their relationships in life.
(08) 6493 7341 View (08) 6493 7341
Sabinne Barquett
Counsellor, MPsych, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
Sabinne works with her head, heart and hands. She loves what she does. She is motivated and moved by her clients' results and she walks alongside them. She has a holistic and person centered approach, using different therapies according to the client needs. She uses CBT, Mindfullness, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Creative Visualisation and Psychodrama.
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.
Sabinne works with her head, heart and hands. She loves what she does. She is motivated and moved by her clients' results and she walks alongside them. She has a holistic and person centered approach, using different therapies according to the client needs. She uses CBT, Mindfullness, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Creative Visualisation and Psychodrama.
(08) 7079 4274 View (08) 7079 4274
Dr Leah Dudley
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with a range of presentations in adolescents to mid to late adulthood, including: Recovery from depression, Anxiety, Eating-related disorders (particularly Binge Eating Disorder & Bulimia Nervosa, destigmatizing weight, and reducing diet culture), body image challenges and disordered exercising, Relationship difficulties, Career challenges and coaching, Complex trauma and PTSD, Adult late ADHD diagnosis – especially in women, and with Defence Veterans Australia.
I work with a range of presentations in adolescents to mid to late adulthood, including: Recovery from depression, Anxiety, Eating-related disorders (particularly Binge Eating Disorder & Bulimia Nervosa, destigmatizing weight, and reducing diet culture), body image challenges and disordered exercising, Relationship difficulties, Career challenges and coaching, Complex trauma and PTSD, Adult late ADHD diagnosis – especially in women, and with Defence Veterans Australia.
(08) 6493 7471 View (08) 6493 7471
Nick Averbuj
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
(08) 7078 8199 View (08) 7078 8199
Mary Scott
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
(08) 6118 7139 View (08) 6118 7139
Jerome Gillbard
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Taking the first step towards support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a registered psychologist, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll work at your pace to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
(08) 9316 6805 View (08) 9316 6805
Claire Fitzgerald
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with adults across a wide range of concerns, from focused and time-limited issues to more complex, longstanding experiences. I have a particular and growing focus on trying to conceive, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I also have a growing focus on hormonal health including perimenopause, and neurodivergence, especially in high-achieving women who feel quietly overwhelmed despite functioning well outwardly. I also work with partners navigating this alongside them. I'm based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia. Whatever's brought you here, there's a place for it.
I work with adults across a wide range of concerns, from focused and time-limited issues to more complex, longstanding experiences. I have a particular and growing focus on trying to conceive, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I also have a growing focus on hormonal health including perimenopause, and neurodivergence, especially in high-achieving women who feel quietly overwhelmed despite functioning well outwardly. I also work with partners navigating this alongside them. I'm based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia. Whatever's brought you here, there's a place for it.
(08) 6171 3077 View (08) 6171 3077
Sarah Sayers
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I support children, adolescents, parents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and emotional or behavioural difficulties.
The evidence-based interventions and approaches I use include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Attachment-Based Therapy and much more!
I support children, adolescents, parents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and emotional or behavioural difficulties.
The evidence-based interventions and approaches I use include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), Attachment-Based Therapy and much more!
(08) 6171 2256 View (08) 6171 2256
Vivienne Willan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I love working with sensitive kids, and I often see neurodivergent kids in my practice. I have previously worked as a school psychologist and have found that this experience been invaluable in addressing school related issues. I also have an interest in working with OCD. I try to make sessions fun and playful and most kids enjoy coming to see me. Feedback I have received from parents is that they appreciate my gentle approach and authenticity.
I love working with sensitive kids, and I often see neurodivergent kids in my practice. I have previously worked as a school psychologist and have found that this experience been invaluable in addressing school related issues. I also have an interest in working with OCD. I try to make sessions fun and playful and most kids enjoy coming to see me. Feedback I have received from parents is that they appreciate my gentle approach and authenticity.
(08) 6171 3344 View (08) 6171 3344
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
Amanda Oliver
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist specialising in adolescents & adults. Formerly a high school teacher, I have a natural ability to quickly develop relationships with teenagers and specialise in complex issues often affecting adolescents and their families. These issues often recur in adult relationships affecting daily life. By processing and understanding the past, it opens up a way to be able to move forward & improve current relations. I am passionate about not just alleviating symptoms but helping you to understand and resolve patterns of behaviour. Working together, we determine goals and the direction of your therapy.
(08) 7079 4452 View (08) 7079 4452
Simon P Martin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
(08) 6490 9967 View (08) 6490 9967
Julie Sparrow
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I use a number of evidence-based approaches, and tailor my approach to each client. Everyone has their own unique history, strengths and values, and deserves an individualised approach.
I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I use a number of evidence-based approaches, and tailor my approach to each client. Everyone has their own unique history, strengths and values, and deserves an individualised approach.
(08) 6490 9072 View (08) 6490 9072
Matt Miller
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults who are curious about an ADHD diagnosis, have been diagnosed with ADHD, or with any parents, partners and siblings who may wish to improve their knowledge of and support their loved one to achieve their life goals.
I work with Adult ADHD. I enjoy assisting clients to reach their potential as a neurodiverse individual. I am a practitioner with lived experience of ADHD - gaining a diagnosis as an adult. ADHD is not a problem to be solved. It is about learning and harnessing your strengths, enhancing them and bringing tools, skills and strategies to the table to assist achieving life goals. I value honesty, transparency and collaboration. I believe everyone can develop strong relationships, succeed at work, learn to handle emotions, impulses, frustrations and live their best life.
I work with adults who are curious about an ADHD diagnosis, have been diagnosed with ADHD, or with any parents, partners and siblings who may wish to improve their knowledge of and support their loved one to achieve their life goals.
I work with Adult ADHD. I enjoy assisting clients to reach their potential as a neurodiverse individual. I am a practitioner with lived experience of ADHD - gaining a diagnosis as an adult. ADHD is not a problem to be solved. It is about learning and harnessing your strengths, enhancing them and bringing tools, skills and strategies to the table to assist achieving life goals. I value honesty, transparency and collaboration. I believe everyone can develop strong relationships, succeed at work, learn to handle emotions, impulses, frustrations and live their best life.
(08) 6493 7991 View (08) 6493 7991
Dr Rebecca Chau
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I offer a warm, non-judgemental, collaborative therapy environment. I believe a careful assessment of your needs is important at the outset to make sure we're not missing anything important. From there, I work with you to determine what you want to change and how we're going to get you there.
I offer a warm, non-judgemental, collaborative therapy environment. I believe a careful assessment of your needs is important at the outset to make sure we're not missing anything important. From there, I work with you to determine what you want to change and how we're going to get you there.
(08) 6171 2157 View (08) 6171 2157
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.