Therapists for Children in Alexandra
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
Kia ora, my name is Ros. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be heard and feel understood. It might not always feel like it, but you are the expert on your own life. My counselling approach seeks to work with you to explore what’s going well and what’s proving a challenge. Together, we’ll explore your values, assumptions and beliefs and create supportive, functional strategies and solutions to help you make sense of where you are right now.
Hi, I am Lana Van Lierop and have over 20 years experience as a Registered Health Professional and have worked specifically as a mental health therapist/coach (Occupational Therapist) for the past 5 years. My approach is warm and compassionate; I work alongside you to identify what is important, your challenges and how you would like your life to be different. Sessions are very practical, helping you to identify skills and life long coping strategies. I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
Hi, I am Lana Van Lierop and have over 20 years experience as a Registered Health Professional and have worked specifically as a mental health therapist/coach (Occupational Therapist) for the past 5 years. My approach is warm and compassionate; I work alongside you to identify what is important, your challenges and how you would like your life to be different. Sessions are very practical, helping you to identify skills and life long coping strategies. I specialise in supporting clients with burnout and overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, ADHD, workplace challenges or feeling stuck and lost.
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I have been working with children, young adults and adults as well as couples and families in the process of finding a better understanding of who they are and how they can approach the presenting issues
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
I have been working with children, young adults and adults as well as couples and families in the process of finding a better understanding of who they are and how they can approach the presenting issues
we all experience some type of setbacks during our lifetime. Things like anxiety, identity crisis, grief, break ups, etc. having an impartial, non-judgmental with a counsellor can help gain clarity, understanding and tools to work with the issue.
I am a psychologist who offers, warm, evidence-based assessment and intervention for learning difficulties and behavioural challenges; helping children and their families clearly understand strengths, needs and practical next steps with confidence and care.
As a psychologist, I specialise in solution-focused, ecological assessment and intervention, looking beyond test scores to understand the individual across contexts. I help you make sense of strengths and challenges, and translate assessment findings into clear, practical strategies that support confidence, progress and wellbeing.
I am a psychologist who offers, warm, evidence-based assessment and intervention for learning difficulties and behavioural challenges; helping children and their families clearly understand strengths, needs and practical next steps with confidence and care.
As a psychologist, I specialise in solution-focused, ecological assessment and intervention, looking beyond test scores to understand the individual across contexts. I help you make sense of strengths and challenges, and translate assessment findings into clear, practical strategies that support confidence, progress and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity on their unique neurodevelopmental or learning profile.
I provide comprehensive ADHD, ASD, Cognitive, and Learning assessments (e.g., Dyslexia), as well as general mental health evaluations. My goal is to provide clinical clarity, helping you understand how your brain works and which strategies will actually help. Note: I am currently accepting referrals for assessment only, not ongoing therapy.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity on their unique neurodevelopmental or learning profile.
I provide comprehensive ADHD, ASD, Cognitive, and Learning assessments (e.g., Dyslexia), as well as general mental health evaluations. My goal is to provide clinical clarity, helping you understand how your brain works and which strategies will actually help. Note: I am currently accepting referrals for assessment only, not ongoing therapy.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected.
My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice.
By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
The experience of engaging in counselling is a deeply personal journey that affects all of us in different ways, and sometimes in ways we would never have expected.
My areas of specialisation include couples work, family work, trauma, men’s work, mid-life crisis, personality insight and supervision, both clinical and professional. These sit at the heart of how I approach my clinical practice.
By talking together through your concerns, counselling and supervision can support you to see solutions you didn’t know were there. It can also help you find ways to manage more effectively and move forward in your life.
By focusing on the individual child’s strengths and using a play-based approach, we foster independence and help children function positively in every aspect of their daily life.
Assessment and interactive sessions will predominantly be within the home environment as we are a family-centered service. However, I do work within education settings as required. Sessions are a combination of 1:1 with the child, with siblings, as a family unit or with caregivers. I also support adults with accessing and/or returning to everyday activities.
By focusing on the individual child’s strengths and using a play-based approach, we foster independence and help children function positively in every aspect of their daily life.
Assessment and interactive sessions will predominantly be within the home environment as we are a family-centered service. However, I do work within education settings as required. Sessions are a combination of 1:1 with the child, with siblings, as a family unit or with caregivers. I also support adults with accessing and/or returning to everyday activities.
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.