Child Counselling in Australian Capital Territory
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Hello, I'm Marcela, and I'm here to listen to your unique story and support you through life's challenges. With over a decade of experience providing support in various life situations, I offer a caring and empathetic approach to help you navigate difficult times. If you or your children are facing challenging circumstances such as behavioural issues, anger, impulsivity, low self-esteem, or experiencing difficulties in building and maintaining healthy relationships, I'm here to help. As a qualified and fully registered counsellor with experience working with children, adolescents, and families, my goal is to provide you with a warm,
Hello, I'm Marcela, and I'm here to listen to your unique story and support you through life's challenges. With over a decade of experience providing support in various life situations, I offer a caring and empathetic approach to help you navigate difficult times. If you or your children are facing challenging circumstances such as behavioural issues, anger, impulsivity, low self-esteem, or experiencing difficulties in building and maintaining healthy relationships, I'm here to help. As a qualified and fully registered counsellor with experience working with children, adolescents, and families, my goal is to provide you with a warm,
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I have extensive experience in working with children, young people and adults who have experienced adversity either within their home, community, educational setting or work place. I have worked with clients with complex trauma histories, dissociative disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. I have devoted my career over the past 20 years to working with children, adolescents and adults with complex needs or experiencing mental health challenges within the foster care system, rehabilitation services, education department and general public.
I have extensive experience in working with children, young people and adults who have experienced adversity either within their home, community, educational setting or work place. I have worked with clients with complex trauma histories, dissociative disorders, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. I have devoted my career over the past 20 years to working with children, adolescents and adults with complex needs or experiencing mental health challenges within the foster care system, rehabilitation services, education department and general public.
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I work with children and teens (5-17 yers) and families who feel like 'misfits', and who have not grown up 'normally'. I often find that behind these behaviours is a need and when that meet is not met these behaviours become bigger and it's harder to connect with the individual. Together we can sit down and as I listen to you we create a new narrative together and different story of who you are. Maybe this is you or your child and you feel lost, lonely, sad and depressed and no one to help, if this is you, then we have a chat and get you where you want to together.
I work with children and teens (5-17 yers) and families who feel like 'misfits', and who have not grown up 'normally'. I often find that behind these behaviours is a need and when that meet is not met these behaviours become bigger and it's harder to connect with the individual. Together we can sit down and as I listen to you we create a new narrative together and different story of who you are. Maybe this is you or your child and you feel lost, lonely, sad and depressed and no one to help, if this is you, then we have a chat and get you where you want to together.
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Krystal @ Wellbeings Therapy & Assessment Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Belconnen, ACT 2617
I am an experienced psychologist and social worker aiming to provide therapy and assessment to help identify and address a variety of concerns you may have - either for yourself or your child. I have particular experience in trauma (incl. sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse), parenting issues, cancer care, bereavement, grief and loss (incl. perinatal loss), perinatal mental health, sleep issues, adjustment to illness, ADHD, dementia, depression, stress management, anxiety and a range of other mental health issues.
I am an experienced psychologist and social worker aiming to provide therapy and assessment to help identify and address a variety of concerns you may have - either for yourself or your child. I have particular experience in trauma (incl. sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse), parenting issues, cancer care, bereavement, grief and loss (incl. perinatal loss), perinatal mental health, sleep issues, adjustment to illness, ADHD, dementia, depression, stress management, anxiety and a range of other mental health issues.
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Jessica has extensive postgraduate training and experience in the field of mental health and family violence and has worked as a mental health professional for over 12 years with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This includes forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health, specialist youth outreach mental health “early psychosis”, women’s health and private practice.
Jessica has extensive postgraduate training and experience in the field of mental health and family violence and has worked as a mental health professional for over 12 years with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This includes forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health, specialist youth outreach mental health “early psychosis”, women’s health and private practice.
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I support clients of all age groups from young children, adolescents to adults. I create an individually tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each person as everyone's emotional response to a situation is uniquely complex and based on their own personal experiences and life circumstances. Even if a client feels stuck in unhelpful or destructive patterns, I help them to develop a genuine understanding of their circumstances and options moving forward. Drawing on a background of evidence-based psychological theories and therapeutic models, I incorporate a number of counselling techniques into my practice.
I support clients of all age groups from young children, adolescents to adults. I create an individually tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each person as everyone's emotional response to a situation is uniquely complex and based on their own personal experiences and life circumstances. Even if a client feels stuck in unhelpful or destructive patterns, I help them to develop a genuine understanding of their circumstances and options moving forward. Drawing on a background of evidence-based psychological theories and therapeutic models, I incorporate a number of counselling techniques into my practice.
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Franchesca is a highly skilled and professional counsellor working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children across a wide array of presenting issues. With her experience, she tailors all sessions to meet her clients’ goals, needs, and strengths.
Franchesca is a highly skilled and professional counsellor working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children across a wide array of presenting issues. With her experience, she tailors all sessions to meet her clients’ goals, needs, and strengths.
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Dr. Hall is a clinical psychologist working with people from different cultural backgrounds. She is now seeing clients from Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, and Vietnam. She practices evidence-based assessment and treatment for developmental disorders in children, teenagers, and adults (e.g., Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, etc.) with mood disorders, anxiety, and cognitive disorders. Dr. Hall has been worked in various areas, including schools, hospitals, community health services courts, businesses, and private practices.
Dr. Hall is a clinical psychologist working with people from different cultural backgrounds. She is now seeing clients from Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, and Vietnam. She practices evidence-based assessment and treatment for developmental disorders in children, teenagers, and adults (e.g., Intellectual Disability, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, etc.) with mood disorders, anxiety, and cognitive disorders. Dr. Hall has been worked in various areas, including schools, hospitals, community health services courts, businesses, and private practices.
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Joanna Pandelidis Living Free Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600 (Online Only)
I work with individuals, couples and families (adults & children over 8yrs), Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Compensable injuries: workers compensation; TAC; VOCAT and DVA, Pain/Stress management, Eating Disorders, BPD, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Intercountry Adoption.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "Hi, hi. I am a looking forward to meeting you. After more than 50,000 hours of face-to-face counselling, I still love being a Psychologist" My work has allowed me to meet people from many walks of life as they journey through various stages in their life span. Having worked in areas as diverse as community and ethnic-based services to rehabilitation services to public psychiatry and eventual, private practice, I am humbled and inspired by people’s courage and resourcefulness as they navigate the ebb and flow of life.
I work with individuals, couples and families (adults & children over 8yrs), Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Compensable injuries: workers compensation; TAC; VOCAT and DVA, Pain/Stress management, Eating Disorders, BPD, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Intercountry Adoption.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "Hi, hi. I am a looking forward to meeting you. After more than 50,000 hours of face-to-face counselling, I still love being a Psychologist" My work has allowed me to meet people from many walks of life as they journey through various stages in their life span. Having worked in areas as diverse as community and ethnic-based services to rehabilitation services to public psychiatry and eventual, private practice, I am humbled and inspired by people’s courage and resourcefulness as they navigate the ebb and flow of life.
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I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I'm a friendly and compassionate psychologist with a strong passion for supporting/enhancing people, specifically children, adolescents, trauma history and those with diagnosed disabilities.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
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Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
Bachelor in Psychology; Graduate in Psychology; Post-Graduation in Art Therapy; Post-Graduation in Psychological Practice in Institutions. I undertook my psychological training in Brazil and have more than 15 years of experience in the provision of mental health care and psychological services. I am now a registered Australian Psychologist. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, dealing with a range of complex emotional disorders, illnesses and life challenges. I am passionate about humanistic care and have extensive experience with existential therapy, client-centred and narrative therapy.
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Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600 (Online Only)
For 20 years I have worked as a clinical therapist with people around the world. I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy & Talking Therapies. I work easily with all ages and genders. I specialise in trauma, child & teenage issues amongst many other mental health concerns.
For 20 years I have worked as a clinical therapist with people around the world. I offer Clinical Hypnotherapy & Talking Therapies. I work easily with all ages and genders. I specialise in trauma, child & teenage issues amongst many other mental health concerns.
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My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Meditation, Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, Personal issues, Behavior problems, Attachment issues, School issues, separation, Life stresses, Sleep problems, Self-esteem, Separation, Bullying, Peer relationship.
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay
My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Meditation, Anger management, Depression, Anxiety, Personal issues, Behavior problems, Attachment issues, School issues, separation, Life stresses, Sleep problems, Self-esteem, Separation, Bullying, Peer relationship.
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay
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Isabel is a registered psychologist with the Australian Psychology Board and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a warm and approachable personality and uses a client-centred model. Isabel will work collaboratively with you to understand and help you through your difficulties. Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
Isabel is a registered psychologist with the Australian Psychology Board and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a warm and approachable personality and uses a client-centred model. Isabel will work collaboratively with you to understand and help you through your difficulties. Isabel has experience with a range of issues across the lifespan and can adapt to children and adult clients from different cultural and social backgrounds.
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I relate Health
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600 (Online Only)
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
I relate. Health has made it easy for you to access confidential and effective mental health support, from anywhere, all online, without the high fees. We deliver online psychological counselling, relationship counselling, and wellbeing resources to young people, adults, couples, families, children (aged 8+) and organisations. We partner with qualified and experienced psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and relationship counsellors to support you to achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals.
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I am a generally registered psychologist who has experience working across the lifespan. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults and families with neurodiversity, in particular the autism spectrum. However, I have experience working with a range of presentations and always welcome connecting with new clients to determine how I can support them in reaching their goals.
I am a generally registered psychologist who has experience working across the lifespan. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, adults and families with neurodiversity, in particular the autism spectrum. However, I have experience working with a range of presentations and always welcome connecting with new clients to determine how I can support them in reaching their goals.
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Jesse Muller - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Canberra, ACT 2600
Are you recovering from trauma, oppression or psychological abuse? Do you need support to heal and take charge of your life, creating wellbeing and freedom. If you are living with distress, anxiety, co-dependency or something is in the way of you enjoying and living your life, reach out and we can work together to support you to regain connection with yourself to start/continue towards creating the life you want. I also work with parents and the impacts of trauma on their experience as a parent and healing parent child dynamics. Trans and gender diverse people are welcome along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities.
Are you recovering from trauma, oppression or psychological abuse? Do you need support to heal and take charge of your life, creating wellbeing and freedom. If you are living with distress, anxiety, co-dependency or something is in the way of you enjoying and living your life, reach out and we can work together to support you to regain connection with yourself to start/continue towards creating the life you want. I also work with parents and the impacts of trauma on their experience as a parent and healing parent child dynamics. Trans and gender diverse people are welcome along with all people from LGBTIQA+ communities.
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Paediatric Feeding International Dr. Tessa Taylor
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canberra, ACT 2600
Reclaim the joy of family mealtimes! Next to breathing, feeding is the first and most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of a child’s life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday. No human behaviour has greater biological and social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), 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 family mealtimes! Next to breathing, feeding is the first and most important thing we have to do in life, connected to almost every other aspect of a child’s life and development, occuring multiple times a day, everyday. No human behaviour has greater biological and social significance. We're available internationally for symptoms of paediatric feeding disorders (PFD), avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), 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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Our commitment extends to couples and children, offering EMDR therapy specially crafted for them, along with AOD counselling and autism counselling for children.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing and growth, where transformation begins and resilience thrives. Our team is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapy services that are tailored to your unique journey towards a healthier and happier life. Our commitment extends to those who bear the weight of complex trauma, wrestle with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, navigate the complexities of family and relationship issues, combat addiction, struggle with sleep disturbances, and burnout of daily life. We are here to support individuals of all generations. We provide culturally sensitive inclusive environment for our clients.
Our commitment extends to couples and children, offering EMDR therapy specially crafted for them, along with AOD counselling and autism counselling for children.
Welcome to a sanctuary of healing and growth, where transformation begins and resilience thrives. Our team is dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapy services that are tailored to your unique journey towards a healthier and happier life. Our commitment extends to those who bear the weight of complex trauma, wrestle with personality disorders, anxiety, depression, navigate the complexities of family and relationship issues, combat addiction, struggle with sleep disturbances, and burnout of daily life. We are here to support individuals of all generations. We provide culturally sensitive inclusive environment for our clients.
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My name is Beth, and I am a psychologist who focuses on working with neurodivergent young adults, teens, and kids, particularly those who identify as gender diverse or LGBTQIA+. As a teenager, life can be hard and confusing. You may be struggling with self-esteem, figuring out your identity, or dealing with changes in your life
My name is Beth, and I am a psychologist who focuses on working with neurodivergent young adults, teens, and kids, particularly those who identify as gender diverse or LGBTQIA+. As a teenager, life can be hard and confusing. You may be struggling with self-esteem, figuring out your identity, or dealing with changes in your life
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Australian Capital Territory provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Australian Capital Territory build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Australian Capital Territory build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.