Child Counselling in Sydney, NSW
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I am a qualified counsellor, registered with PACFA. I work with adults, adolescent and children, in the areas of anxiety, overwhelming emotion, depression, grief and loss, anger, or even assisting you to join up the dots of life. My goal is to empower you towards a more peaceful and manageable life, enhancing your ability to face everyday challenges with resilience and hope. At Robyn Bowman Counselling, I provide both face-to-face sessions in Norwest and Kings Langley, and online consultations, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. My offices are close to transport and parking.
I am a qualified counsellor, registered with PACFA. I work with adults, adolescent and children, in the areas of anxiety, overwhelming emotion, depression, grief and loss, anger, or even assisting you to join up the dots of life. My goal is to empower you towards a more peaceful and manageable life, enhancing your ability to face everyday challenges with resilience and hope. At Robyn Bowman Counselling, I provide both face-to-face sessions in Norwest and Kings Langley, and online consultations, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. My offices are close to transport and parking.
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As a mental health practitioner working with parents and young people, I am particularly interested in early intervention and well-being support. Accordingly, my services include child-centred play therapy, adolescent counselling, parent consulting, psychoeducation, perinatal counselling and outdoor therapy (e.g. walk & talk sessions for new mums). In my sessions, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing space where clients can comfortably explore issues, identify unhelpful patterns, be open to receiving support, learn new skills, and grow into their best selves.
As a mental health practitioner working with parents and young people, I am particularly interested in early intervention and well-being support. Accordingly, my services include child-centred play therapy, adolescent counselling, parent consulting, psychoeducation, perinatal counselling and outdoor therapy (e.g. walk & talk sessions for new mums). In my sessions, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing space where clients can comfortably explore issues, identify unhelpful patterns, be open to receiving support, learn new skills, and grow into their best selves.
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Jane Rabie- Play Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petersham, NSW 2049
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
Often children don’t have words to describe their experiences and feelings and instead reveal them through behaviours which can be misunderstood. They may get into trouble, be labelled, or disconnect. I work with children and families just like this. As a carer, reaching out for support can be the hardest step. I work closely with you and your child through Play Therapy which is relationship based therapy for children aged 3-12 years. Play is a child’s natural way of communicating and Play Therapy creates the environment where the therapist enters into a child’s world and understands the experience from their perspective.
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Having been a school counsellor and paediatric palliative care grief counsellor, there's a special place in my heart for supporting children and adults who are bereaved and/or grieving the imminent loss of a loved one.
Thanks for finding some time to stop by even though life isn't going quite as you'd hoped right now. So, let’s cut to the chase. I believe in providing counselling that doesn't feel clinical so, we’re going to collaborate in the beautiful outdoors - nurturing with nature. If it's you I'm supporting, I invite you to come walk and talk or sit with me over a cuppa in a peaceful park. If it's a child, we'll use play, sensory materials and movement throughout the session. It's amazing how many therapeutic conversations can come from noticing the clouds, feeling the breeze, or climbing on play equipment.
Having been a school counsellor and paediatric palliative care grief counsellor, there's a special place in my heart for supporting children and adults who are bereaved and/or grieving the imminent loss of a loved one.
Thanks for finding some time to stop by even though life isn't going quite as you'd hoped right now. So, let’s cut to the chase. I believe in providing counselling that doesn't feel clinical so, we’re going to collaborate in the beautiful outdoors - nurturing with nature. If it's you I'm supporting, I invite you to come walk and talk or sit with me over a cuppa in a peaceful park. If it's a child, we'll use play, sensory materials and movement throughout the session. It's amazing how many therapeutic conversations can come from noticing the clouds, feeling the breeze, or climbing on play equipment.
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Jessica has worked with a broad range of clients during this time; from primary school aged children to adults managing a variety of life transitions and challenges.
Struggling with anxiety, finding or keeping a meaningful relationship, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, fertility issues, work related stress or low self esteem? Amaya Wellbeing has immediate appointments available. Late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available. At Amaya we know finding the right practitioner can feel very overwhelming. We offer a free initial 15 minute consultation to help you decide if our service might be right for you.
Jessica has worked with a broad range of clients during this time; from primary school aged children to adults managing a variety of life transitions and challenges.
Struggling with anxiety, finding or keeping a meaningful relationship, parenting, grief and loss, trauma, fertility issues, work related stress or low self esteem? Amaya Wellbeing has immediate appointments available. Late afternoon and Saturday appointments are available. At Amaya we know finding the right practitioner can feel very overwhelming. We offer a free initial 15 minute consultation to help you decide if our service might be right for you.
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Vanessa Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Menai, NSW 2234 (Online Only)
Vanessa is the founder of Evolving Minds and wanted to create a space where children, teens and adults would feel heard and valued.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is an empathetic clinician who strives to empower her clients in achieving and maintaining change that is in line with their values. Vanessa has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, across the lifespan and enjoys working with people of all ages. Vanessa's greatest joy is seeing others thrive, realise their potential, harness their strengths and walk beside them as they overcome challenges. Vanessa is able to gain rapport with even the most resistant clients and feels this is due to her calm, authentic and caring nature.
Vanessa is the founder of Evolving Minds and wanted to create a space where children, teens and adults would feel heard and valued.
Vanessa is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Vanessa is an empathetic clinician who strives to empower her clients in achieving and maintaining change that is in line with their values. Vanessa has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, across the lifespan and enjoys working with people of all ages. Vanessa's greatest joy is seeing others thrive, realise their potential, harness their strengths and walk beside them as they overcome challenges. Vanessa is able to gain rapport with even the most resistant clients and feels this is due to her calm, authentic and caring nature.
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With a passion for interpersonal relationships and a curiosity about the human experience, Sakina was naturally drawn to the discipline of psychology. Being in this profession gives her great joy to provide a non judgemental platform for the client and for being able to make a positive difference in their journey. With a keen interest in child psychology as well, she believes that the impact of childhood memories and experiences stays lifelong and wants to make it better in any way possible to equip client with that, one day at a time.
With a passion for interpersonal relationships and a curiosity about the human experience, Sakina was naturally drawn to the discipline of psychology. Being in this profession gives her great joy to provide a non judgemental platform for the client and for being able to make a positive difference in their journey. With a keen interest in child psychology as well, she believes that the impact of childhood memories and experiences stays lifelong and wants to make it better in any way possible to equip client with that, one day at a time.
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You are not what happened to you - you are what you choose to become. I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive. Sometimes we may find ourselves struggling with who we are and why we do what we do. We may have behaviours we would like to change or relationships we would like to enrich. Sharing is a big step towards taking care of one's emotional health. I am here to walk the journey with you.
You are not what happened to you - you are what you choose to become. I support adults and children to heal and grow through life's challenges. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive. Sometimes we may find ourselves struggling with who we are and why we do what we do. We may have behaviours we would like to change or relationships we would like to enrich. Sharing is a big step towards taking care of one's emotional health. I am here to walk the journey with you.
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Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
Providing a safe place to share, discuss and work through those times where daily life feels difficult, coping with the day to day tasks becomes overwhelming, school, family, relationship issues become too much; bullying, peer pressure, friendship groups, sexting, screen time/gaming issues take over; questions around identity, transitions/transitioning through school, university, work has a sense of hopelessness and helplessness; family life family relationships, managing young children, teenagers, adolescents, young adults, and parenting in general simply becomes too much.
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Praveena Rajeswaran
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Parramatta, NSW 2150
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who loves working collaboratively with people from all backgrounds. I specialise in supporting children and adolescents manage their behaviour/emotions and navigate transitions, as well as supporting parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships. I am also interested in supporting those with a history of trauma. I am trained in several trauma-informed modalities, including DBT, Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy. To support you, I would integrate my extensive clinical experience, the latest scientific evidence, and your unique values and goals.
I am a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who loves working collaboratively with people from all backgrounds. I specialise in supporting children and adolescents manage their behaviour/emotions and navigate transitions, as well as supporting parents & families to work towards strong & meaningful family relationships. I am also interested in supporting those with a history of trauma. I am trained in several trauma-informed modalities, including DBT, Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy. To support you, I would integrate my extensive clinical experience, the latest scientific evidence, and your unique values and goals.
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Principal Psychologist of Paradigm Psychology Clinic. Nicola has over 10 years' experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. Empowering individuals with a deeper understanding of their behaviour, personality, and capabilities. Nicola offers therapy to address diverse challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work/school stress and more. Additionally, Nicola offers psychological assessments for ASD/ADHD as well as Cognitive and Academic Assessments.
Principal Psychologist of Paradigm Psychology Clinic. Nicola has over 10 years' experience working with children, teenagers, and adults. Empowering individuals with a deeper understanding of their behaviour, personality, and capabilities. Nicola offers therapy to address diverse challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work/school stress and more. Additionally, Nicola offers psychological assessments for ASD/ADHD as well as Cognitive and Academic Assessments.
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Kids & Co Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Balmain, NSW 2041 (Online Only)
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families. Kids and Co offers psychological assessment and treatments for a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioural and family problems. Kids & Co Psychologists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health, personal, and family issues. Their experience and expertise in the field of child and family psychology is well recognised by colleagues, media agencies and the wider community.
Kids & Co provides psychological care for children, adolescents and their families. Kids and Co offers psychological assessment and treatments for a wide range of childhood emotional, behavioural and family problems. Kids & Co Psychologists have extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health, personal, and family issues. Their experience and expertise in the field of child and family psychology is well recognised by colleagues, media agencies and the wider community.
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I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I also use sandplay therapy to assist young children in communicating and resolving emotional, behavioural, and social issues.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
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Somewhere along the way, there has been a rupture between you and your child. You are constantly overwhelmed by their BIG emotions and behaviours, and you are doing your best to respond differently from your default parenting patterns. Maybe they've been through something big. You desire a stronger, more secure and trusting relationship with your child. You dream of fostering co-operation and harmonious sibling (and peer) relationships. Your really want to support them in their growth, development and wellbeing.
Somewhere along the way, there has been a rupture between you and your child. You are constantly overwhelmed by their BIG emotions and behaviours, and you are doing your best to respond differently from your default parenting patterns. Maybe they've been through something big. You desire a stronger, more secure and trusting relationship with your child. You dream of fostering co-operation and harmonious sibling (and peer) relationships. Your really want to support them in their growth, development and wellbeing.
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Suki is a collaboratively focused Psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. She has experience working across a range of psychological issues including mood disorders (depression and bi-polar), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders and related conditions). She also has worked with clients helping them with relationship difficulties, sleep difficulties, substance abuse and major life changes. Suki is Medicare accredited, and member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Suki is a collaboratively focused Psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. She has experience working across a range of psychological issues including mood disorders (depression and bi-polar), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders and related conditions). She also has worked with clients helping them with relationship difficulties, sleep difficulties, substance abuse and major life changes. Suki is Medicare accredited, and member of the Australian Psychological Society.
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I support adults, children and families wanting to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches, I will support you to process, explore and unearth life’s possibilities.
I support adults, children and families wanting to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches, I will support you to process, explore and unearth life’s possibilities.
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I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
I offer counselling for relationship issues, parenting issues, issues with adolescent children, and issues related to depression and anxiety.
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? I help people create better relationships with themselves, and with other people. I help couples to learn how to grow through relationship challenges, build relationship health and resilience and learn new ways to communicate. I work with parents to create a family culture that is enjoyable, healthy and supportive to all. I work with new mums who feel lost, out of control, feeling nothing is working. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. I work with you to help yourself, whatever the issues.
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Is your child having behavioural difficulties, difficulty focusing or keeping still, not developing strong friendships or has trouble learning and keeping up at school? Is your child anxious about leaving your side, can't sleep alone, or has big feelings that they struggle to manage? These are the families and children that I love to work with. I want to work with families who want to understand why their children is experiencing difficulties, and what can be done to help them reach their potential.
Is your child having behavioural difficulties, difficulty focusing or keeping still, not developing strong friendships or has trouble learning and keeping up at school? Is your child anxious about leaving your side, can't sleep alone, or has big feelings that they struggle to manage? These are the families and children that I love to work with. I want to work with families who want to understand why their children is experiencing difficulties, and what can be done to help them reach their potential.
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I am a warm and friendly child and family therapist and have worked with children and adolescents overcome a range of emotional, psychological, behavioural difficulties.
All children want to feel understood, accepted and loved, but sometimes the opposite is experienced in day to day relationships with their parents, siblings, and at school. These feelings can be overwhelmingly frustrating, confusing and stressful for you and your child. You have tried so many ways to help your child and worry about your family's emotional and mental well-being. I can help you and your child gain insight, break through the negative experiences and restore hope. Through our work together, you will feel more supported and your child will improve their self esteem.
I am a warm and friendly child and family therapist and have worked with children and adolescents overcome a range of emotional, psychological, behavioural difficulties.
All children want to feel understood, accepted and loved, but sometimes the opposite is experienced in day to day relationships with their parents, siblings, and at school. These feelings can be overwhelmingly frustrating, confusing and stressful for you and your child. You have tried so many ways to help your child and worry about your family's emotional and mental well-being. I can help you and your child gain insight, break through the negative experiences and restore hope. Through our work together, you will feel more supported and your child will improve their self esteem.
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We offer all types of counselling like individual, relationship, marriage, family, adolescent and children.
It upsets me to see so many people struggling to live their day to day lives with the scars and painful wounds that somebody else inflicted on them through no fault of their own. The world is not meant to be this way. People should be free to live their lives without being imprisoned inside of themselves and feeling cheated out of life. The aim of Renewed Hope Counselling is to give you support during the time your life is most difficult. We see infinite value in every single human being and provide an understanding, non-judgmental, caring environment where you feel respected, safe, and able to face and overcome life’s challenges.
We offer all types of counselling like individual, relationship, marriage, family, adolescent and children.
It upsets me to see so many people struggling to live their day to day lives with the scars and painful wounds that somebody else inflicted on them through no fault of their own. The world is not meant to be this way. People should be free to live their lives without being imprisoned inside of themselves and feeling cheated out of life. The aim of Renewed Hope Counselling is to give you support during the time your life is most difficult. We see infinite value in every single human being and provide an understanding, non-judgmental, caring environment where you feel respected, safe, and able to face and overcome life’s challenges.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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.