Child Counselling in Chermside, QLD
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals ( children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals ( children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
Shanling believes that nurturing a child requires collective effort.
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
Shanling believes that nurturing a child requires collective effort.
Shanling is a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist with extensive experience supporting children and families across diverse settings, including indigenous health communities, education, NGOs, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Her special interests are supporting children and adolescents with developmental differences and/or complex trauma backgrounds. Shanling holds an interest in neurodiversity. She can provide psychometric assessments tailored specifically to identify learning difficulties, autism, and ADHD and provide relevant recommendations for neuroaffirming adjustments in the school environment.
Navigating these periods of development can be equally challenging for children and parents and at times accessing support to ensure that we are offering the best kinds of support can positively impact family units as a whole.
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
Navigating these periods of development can be equally challenging for children and parents and at times accessing support to ensure that we are offering the best kinds of support can positively impact family units as a whole.
I have over 20 years experience as a Psychologist working with children, adolescents and families. I support neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, Autism, learning disorders etc), mental health concerns (e.g. anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation) and social difficulties (e.g. social skill delay, low self esteem and self confidence). I believe in working holistically with families to offer support to children and parents, providing strategies and support to improve functioning, resilience and relationships. Families are welcome to access services using a Mental Health Care Plan, NDIS funding and private health insurance.
Dr Philippa McTaggart - Child Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
We can discuss options for sessions with your child, with parents, or a combination of both.
Dr Philippa McTaggart is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, teenagers, young adults and families for more than 20 years. She enjoys providing neuroaffirming support for a wide range of presenting problems, and is skilled at developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. Issues such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, Autism, anger, social skills challenges, learning difficulties, eating problems, sleep difficulties, and recurrent pain are all within Philippa's expertise. She has significant experience in conducting assessments. Parenting support is a key component of her approach.
We can discuss options for sessions with your child, with parents, or a combination of both.
Dr Philippa McTaggart is a Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children, teenagers, young adults and families for more than 20 years. She enjoys providing neuroaffirming support for a wide range of presenting problems, and is skilled at developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. Issues such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, Autism, anger, social skills challenges, learning difficulties, eating problems, sleep difficulties, and recurrent pain are all within Philippa's expertise. She has significant experience in conducting assessments. Parenting support is a key component of her approach.
Belle has experience working with a range of mental health presentations in children, adolescents, and adults in a private practice setting, as well as in providing counselling to clients who have experienced trauma in the not-for-profit sector.
Isabelle (Belle) Nioa is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through the challenges of life to help them reach their potential. Belle has a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach when working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.
Belle has experience working with a range of mental health presentations in children, adolescents, and adults in a private practice setting, as well as in providing counselling to clients who have experienced trauma in the not-for-profit sector.
Isabelle (Belle) Nioa is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through the challenges of life to help them reach their potential. Belle has a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach when working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances.
GOALS Psychology is a boutique psychological therapy space located in New Farm, Brisbane with Telehealth also available to clients Australia-wide. We provide psychology appointments for adults, teenagers and children. Our particular interests include adjustment to life changes, anxiety, self-esteem, neurodiversity, autism, diffabilities/ disabilities, communication and social skills building, school issues, health coaching, career goals and life direction.
GOALS Psychology is a boutique psychological therapy space located in New Farm, Brisbane with Telehealth also available to clients Australia-wide. We provide psychology appointments for adults, teenagers and children. Our particular interests include adjustment to life changes, anxiety, self-esteem, neurodiversity, autism, diffabilities/ disabilities, communication and social skills building, school issues, health coaching, career goals and life direction.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
We are a team of dedicated therapists with a wide range of training and special interests, who work with clients from young children to older adults. In the health industry and particularly within mental health care, we understand the relationship between yourself and your therapist is crucial in working to achieve your goals - which is why safety, connection and attunement are at the core of our practice. All of our therapists are highly trained and use evidence based treatments such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR and Schema Therapy. We offer individual and group therapy as well as assessments for learning difficulties, ADHD and Autism.
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. When I work with families, I believe in collaborating with parents to help them feel empowered in supporting their child to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges.
I provide my clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to be vulnerable, to be honest with yourself and to be brave. My experience as a psychologist has been in the public and private sector, including a specialty background of working with forensic clients (e.g., victims of crime, child protection referrals, and those who’ve been convicted of crime). I have over 7+ years’ experience in trauma-informed care with individuals and families. When I work with families, I believe in collaborating with parents to help them feel empowered in supporting their child to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges.
I have an engaging and non judgmental approach to helping you with your difficulties and circumstances. We all face hard times and we can often feel stuck in life not knowing what will help. I specialise in working with people who feel stuck inside or in relationships. My approach is to work with you to explore what is going on in your life. Some of the area’s I can help with are: relationships, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, intimacy and couple problems, challenging behaviours in children, and working through symptoms of mental health disorders and dysfunction.
I have an engaging and non judgmental approach to helping you with your difficulties and circumstances. We all face hard times and we can often feel stuck in life not knowing what will help. I specialise in working with people who feel stuck inside or in relationships. My approach is to work with you to explore what is going on in your life. Some of the area’s I can help with are: relationships, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, intimacy and couple problems, challenging behaviours in children, and working through symptoms of mental health disorders and dysfunction.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
As a professional counsellor, and a registered member of PACFA, Heather is not only trained/experienced in a range of evidence-based counselling and psychotherapeutic approaches, but also is dedicated to maintaining the highest possible standard of professional practice, and care. While using a Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, and Person Centred approach, it is Heather's genuinely non judgmental, kind and empathic nature, which is always central to her practice. It is this which lays at the core in the support she provides to her clients, to help them address their issues, meet their needs, and achieve their goals.
North Brisbane Psychologists
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
We are a team of 40 dedicated and nonjudgmental practitioners. We work with adults, kids, teens, families and couples. We help our clients find better ways to manage anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, addiction, trauma, and relationship conflicts. We offer various therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) mediation, and Emotion Focussed Couples Therapy.
Adam is a social worker and counselor who brings his wealth of experience to With Grace Therapy. His focus revolves around enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals, with a special emphasis on the LGBTIQA+ community, identity, young people, trauma, out-of-home care, mental health (collaborative recovery), family and interpersonal relationships, and neurodiversity.
Adam is a social worker and counselor who brings his wealth of experience to With Grace Therapy. His focus revolves around enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals, with a special emphasis on the LGBTIQA+ community, identity, young people, trauma, out-of-home care, mental health (collaborative recovery), family and interpersonal relationships, and neurodiversity.
Are you facing challenges in your life which seem impossible to overcome? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem right. Hi, I’m Tracy and I have over 27 years' experience working as a therapist and credentialed mental health nurse with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief & loss and relationship challenges. In session I utilise animal assisted therapy (AAT) with my dog Beau to help those who are finding it difficult to cope and find a way forward.
Are you facing challenges in your life which seem impossible to overcome? Maybe you cannot identify what is troubling you, but just know that things don't seem right. Hi, I’m Tracy and I have over 27 years' experience working as a therapist and credentialed mental health nurse with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief & loss and relationship challenges. In session I utilise animal assisted therapy (AAT) with my dog Beau to help those who are finding it difficult to cope and find a way forward.
Living Without Worry Health Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Chermside, QLD 4032
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
Assist people in need to better manage their issues and worries in a culturally appropriate way through counselling and allied health collaboration model so that they increase the ability of resilience and maintain physical and psychological health wherever they live.
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Kate enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She is experienced and interested in working with clients who present with a range of presentations including anxiety (excessive worrying, social anxiety), low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties to life changes, autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, stress, school issues, bullying, employment difficulties, health diagnoses and various physical and psychological disabilities.
Kate enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She is experienced and interested in working with clients who present with a range of presentations including anxiety (excessive worrying, social anxiety), low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties to life changes, autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, stress, school issues, bullying, employment difficulties, health diagnoses and various physical and psychological disabilities.
I am passionate about assisting people to overcome challenging personal patterns, recover from trauma, and abusive relationship dynamics. I love working with adults and children to resolve the impact of trauma, to empower people to have the future they want. By identifying your needs, strengths and implementing easy to use skills, as well as safe trauma processing your life can improve.
I am passionate about assisting people to overcome challenging personal patterns, recover from trauma, and abusive relationship dynamics. I love working with adults and children to resolve the impact of trauma, to empower people to have the future they want. By identifying your needs, strengths and implementing easy to use skills, as well as safe trauma processing your life can improve.
I have been through different stages in my own life which include raising my children, running businesses, working long hours in the corporate world, and with my family, have been foster carers since 2016.
I am lucky enough to be able to offer Outdoor Counselling and Equine Assisted Therapy, situated on 27 acres at Kobble Creek (near Samford/Dayboro). Outdoor and Equine based therapies are great for people who aren’t comfortable with a room-based setting, or just find it supportive to be in nature while we explore topics that may be difficult. It is also suited to young people who may not be able to sit or stay engaged for long periods. I offer trauma-informed counselling to young people (4-18), as well as adults to assist with emotional regulation, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
I have been through different stages in my own life which include raising my children, running businesses, working long hours in the corporate world, and with my family, have been foster carers since 2016.
I am lucky enough to be able to offer Outdoor Counselling and Equine Assisted Therapy, situated on 27 acres at Kobble Creek (near Samford/Dayboro). Outdoor and Equine based therapies are great for people who aren’t comfortable with a room-based setting, or just find it supportive to be in nature while we explore topics that may be difficult. It is also suited to young people who may not be able to sit or stay engaged for long periods. I offer trauma-informed counselling to young people (4-18), as well as adults to assist with emotional regulation, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
Heidi Louise Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Windsor, QLD 4030
Heidi brings a wealth of experience working with families, couples and individuals in a variety of organisations into her private practice. Heidi is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; a level 3 Gottman Couples Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist and Circle of Security and Parenting Facilitator. Heidi has experience supporting across the life span, working with children/teens 12+, young adults and couples from a range of with backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities including LGBTIQA .
Heidi brings a wealth of experience working with families, couples and individuals in a variety of organisations into her private practice. Heidi is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; a level 3 Gottman Couples Therapist, and an Internal Family Systems Therapist and Circle of Security and Parenting Facilitator. Heidi has experience supporting across the life span, working with children/teens 12+, young adults and couples from a range of with backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities including LGBTIQA .
Mapping Minds Child Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Everton Park, QLD 4053
Common reasons children and parents come to Mapping Minds Psychology include: learning difficulties/differences, hyperactivity, inattention, aggression, anxiety, friendship issues, meltdowns, sensory and emotional difficulties.
Child Psychologist (pre and primary school age). Specialising in assessment, diagnosis of neurodevelopmental differences in children (e.g., ADHD, Autism, Learning differences (e.g., dyslexia), cognition/IQ, and psychological support to nurture the development of socio-emotional skills.
Common reasons children and parents come to Mapping Minds Psychology include: learning difficulties/differences, hyperactivity, inattention, aggression, anxiety, friendship issues, meltdowns, sensory and emotional difficulties.
Child Psychologist (pre and primary school age). Specialising in assessment, diagnosis of neurodevelopmental differences in children (e.g., ADHD, Autism, Learning differences (e.g., dyslexia), cognition/IQ, and psychological support to nurture the development of socio-emotional skills.
Dr Marjolein Kammers
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor, QLD 4030
If you or your child are struggling with an ASD or ADHD diagnosis or need assistance with issues in your reproductive journey, I am here to help.
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist and a cognitive neuroscientist. I have a special interest and established experience working with children, parents and adult individuals with ADHD and Autism. I provide parenting support around attachment questions and challenges throughout the stages of toddler, primary school children and teens. I also have a special interest and a thorough understanding of the challenges of many different and diverse reproductive journeys, including medically assisted fertility, using an egg/sperm donor, and pregnancy loss.
If you or your child are struggling with an ASD or ADHD diagnosis or need assistance with issues in your reproductive journey, I am here to help.
I am an AHPRA Registered Psychologist and a cognitive neuroscientist. I have a special interest and established experience working with children, parents and adult individuals with ADHD and Autism. I provide parenting support around attachment questions and challenges throughout the stages of toddler, primary school children and teens. I also have a special interest and a thorough understanding of the challenges of many different and diverse reproductive journeys, including medically assisted fertility, using an egg/sperm donor, and pregnancy loss.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Chermside, QLD 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Chermside 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, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Chermside 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.