Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counselling in Perth, WA

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Narelle Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Northbridge, WA 6003
With parents, I often refer to the Circle of Security training I have learnt, parent-child interaction therapy and other ways to develop a secure attachment.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
With parents, I often refer to the Circle of Security training I have learnt, parent-child interaction therapy and other ways to develop a secure attachment.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
(08) 7078 8254 View (08) 7078 8254
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Veronica A Collins
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss. By facilitating the expanding of self-awareness there's growth in health and wholeness; becoming more authentic, purposeful & integrated; and creating better harmony within relationships. Offering parent/child relationship work.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss. By facilitating the expanding of self-awareness there's growth in health and wholeness; becoming more authentic, purposeful & integrated; and creating better harmony within relationships. Offering parent/child relationship work.
(03) 4410 8583 View (03) 4410 8583
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Anita Blackwell
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carine, WA 6020
I have been working in this space for over 15 years, predominately with adults who struggle with knowing what type of relationship they want with self and/or others. Part of your journey is understanding what outcomes are most suited to you and your unique circumstance, be it change, growth and development, or to dissolve a relationship or to assist in making a key decision moving forward. The techniques used will assist in finding what is needed to feel more secure within self, or in a relationship and works to differentiate those individual needs, creating a more secure attachment. If this resonates with you, book in a time.
I have been working in this space for over 15 years, predominately with adults who struggle with knowing what type of relationship they want with self and/or others. Part of your journey is understanding what outcomes are most suited to you and your unique circumstance, be it change, growth and development, or to dissolve a relationship or to assist in making a key decision moving forward. The techniques used will assist in finding what is needed to feel more secure within self, or in a relationship and works to differentiate those individual needs, creating a more secure attachment. If this resonates with you, book in a time.
(08) 9521 4195 View (08) 9521 4195
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Brent Munro
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000  (Online Only)
Fear of the unknown is very common and is probably why most people are reluctant to start therapy. If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, worried for the future or feeling down and depressed then I encourage you to take the step to find a therapist that you click with. Using strategies that we know works is important, but it is also known that the relationship with your therapist is the most important thing in helping you to move forward. I work with many members of the community, and am especially equipped to work with LGBTIQA+ clients. I also have a lot of experience working with trauma.
Fear of the unknown is very common and is probably why most people are reluctant to start therapy. If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, worried for the future or feeling down and depressed then I encourage you to take the step to find a therapist that you click with. Using strategies that we know works is important, but it is also known that the relationship with your therapist is the most important thing in helping you to move forward. I work with many members of the community, and am especially equipped to work with LGBTIQA+ clients. I also have a lot of experience working with trauma.
(08) 7701 9589 View (08) 7701 9589
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Barsha Khanal
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Perth, WA 6000
Life can be challenging sometimes and we all need a little help to navigate through difficult times. In life we go through lots of emotions. Many emotions we handle it in our own way however some time some emotions can be triggering and could be very difficult to handle and it might lead us to feel more pain and sorrow, depressed and unmotivated. It starts affecting our mental as well as physical health. It starts affecting relationships and leave self feel void. However if we understand the core issues of the pain we then can learn to deal with our emotions and live peacefully.
Life can be challenging sometimes and we all need a little help to navigate through difficult times. In life we go through lots of emotions. Many emotions we handle it in our own way however some time some emotions can be triggering and could be very difficult to handle and it might lead us to feel more pain and sorrow, depressed and unmotivated. It starts affecting our mental as well as physical health. It starts affecting relationships and leave self feel void. However if we understand the core issues of the pain we then can learn to deal with our emotions and live peacefully.
(08) 6361 7083 View (08) 6361 7083
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Angela Ranallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bicton, WA 6157  (Online Only)
Angela Ranallo is an accredited mental health clinician and supervisor with AASW.  She is a member of Australian College of Social Work (ACSW) signifying advanced clinical practice. Angela is a Medicare Australia registered provider, a Clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Angela Ranallo has operated an independent counselling and family therapy service in Perth, WA since 2008.   Angela has over 26 years’ professional experience in counselling, family therapy with a focus on:
Angela Ranallo is an accredited mental health clinician and supervisor with AASW.  She is a member of Australian College of Social Work (ACSW) signifying advanced clinical practice. Angela is a Medicare Australia registered provider, a Clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Angela Ranallo has operated an independent counselling and family therapy service in Perth, WA since 2008.   Angela has over 26 years’ professional experience in counselling, family therapy with a focus on:
(08) 6490 9034 View (08) 6490 9034
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Dr Joseph Fleming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yokine, WA 6060
Waitlist for new clients
Working with people across the lifespan, from children through to adults and older persons, I provide a unique contribution to the mental health space in a holistic approach. The advanced training that is expected to maintain AMHSW status prepares and provides me with the skills to work with people with very complex presentations and co-morbidities.• Depression • Anxiety related disorders including phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Workplace issues • Grief and Loss • Parenting • Disability • Personality Disorders • Domestic Violence and aggression • School related
Working with people across the lifespan, from children through to adults and older persons, I provide a unique contribution to the mental health space in a holistic approach. The advanced training that is expected to maintain AMHSW status prepares and provides me with the skills to work with people with very complex presentations and co-morbidities.• Depression • Anxiety related disorders including phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive behaviour and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Workplace issues • Grief and Loss • Parenting • Disability • Personality Disorders • Domestic Violence and aggression • School related
(08) 6219 3266 View (08) 6219 3266
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Jo Morrison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Wellard, WA 6170
A Social Worker with 23+ years experience. I provide services online and mobile outreach (in community). My counselling style is person centred, trauma informed and flexible, meaning I'll use my skills, knowledge and experience to deliver counselling suited to your individual needs.
A Social Worker with 23+ years experience. I provide services online and mobile outreach (in community). My counselling style is person centred, trauma informed and flexible, meaning I'll use my skills, knowledge and experience to deliver counselling suited to your individual needs.
(08) 6493 7946 View (08) 6493 7946
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Benji Iriks
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Midland, WA 6056
Hi I'm Ben (they/him) and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
Hi I'm Ben (they/him) and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
(08) 6109 9057 View (08) 6109 9057
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Three Waters Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Leeming, WA 6149
Many of our clients have complicated lives. They sometimes struggle with fitting in and finding their place in the world. Others have gone through traumatic and painful childhoods, or had traumatising experiences in adulthood. Most have been to therapy many times, but have not quite found what they were looking for. Sometimes they don't really even know what they're looking for, but they do want something to change.
Many of our clients have complicated lives. They sometimes struggle with fitting in and finding their place in the world. Others have gone through traumatic and painful childhoods, or had traumatising experiences in adulthood. Most have been to therapy many times, but have not quite found what they were looking for. Sometimes they don't really even know what they're looking for, but they do want something to change.
(08) 6109 9483 View (08) 6109 9483
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Zen Life Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
(08) 7078 8228 View (08) 7078 8228
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Nadia Kidgell
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
South Perth, WA 6151
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
I am a compassionate and dedicated family counsellor specialising in Family Counselling including: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, Divorce and Separation, ASD behaviour and family support, Family Conflict, Trauma, Grief and Loss and Eating Disorders. Through my experience and specialist training she is able to offer support and guidance to childen and their families through challenging times.
(08) 6147 0116 View (08) 6147 0116
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Natalie Batchelor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Karrinyup, WA 6018
I enjoy helping others find solutions to overcome life’s challenges. I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children with a wide variety of issues. I have a special interest in Child Development and Neurodiversity.
I enjoy helping others find solutions to overcome life’s challenges. I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children with a wide variety of issues. I have a special interest in Child Development and Neurodiversity.
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Brian Allen and Associates
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
West Perth, WA 6005
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
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Anne Fitzpatrick Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Hilton, WA 6163
As an accredited Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist in non-government organisations and mental health services, I've supported individuals, children, couples and families for over 18 years. Therapy is a co-creative process; a healing journey requiring safety, presence and connection for a child or an adult. Opportunities are provided for clients to express themselves and make sense of their inner world. It may involve reflecting on past events and relationships, talking about emotions, thoughts and behaviours, identifying strengths, exploring goals and options, or developing new skills or strategies to manage your mental health.
As an accredited Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist in non-government organisations and mental health services, I've supported individuals, children, couples and families for over 18 years. Therapy is a co-creative process; a healing journey requiring safety, presence and connection for a child or an adult. Opportunities are provided for clients to express themselves and make sense of their inner world. It may involve reflecting on past events and relationships, talking about emotions, thoughts and behaviours, identifying strengths, exploring goals and options, or developing new skills or strategies to manage your mental health.
(08) 6219 3672 View (08) 6219 3672
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Sandra Dichiera - Find Freedom Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mount Lawley, WA 6050
I am a registered psychologist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have specialised working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a range of mental health concerns and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and a range of mental health concerns.
I am a registered psychologist who is dedicated to providing a person-centred humanistic approach to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients. Together, we embark on a journey of self-acceptance, growth, and empowerment in a supportive and welcoming environment. I have specialised working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a range of mental health concerns and specialise in complex trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse and a range of mental health concerns.
(08) 6493 7076 View (08) 6493 7076
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Alicia Viforj
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fremantle, WA 6160
I help adults individually with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty coping, stress, emotional abuse, emotional neglect, adjustment difficulty, ADHD, insecurity, perfectionism, fear or failure, fear of abandonment, phobias, trauma and PTSD I also help with Family of origin issues – As a child did you experience feeling different to others growing up, family domestic violence, emotional abuse? Were you criticised or bullied? Did you experience low self-worth? Were you always to blame? Were your emotions dismissed or ignored by those around you or maybe you experienced a traumatic event of some kind
I help adults individually with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty coping, stress, emotional abuse, emotional neglect, adjustment difficulty, ADHD, insecurity, perfectionism, fear or failure, fear of abandonment, phobias, trauma and PTSD I also help with Family of origin issues – As a child did you experience feeling different to others growing up, family domestic violence, emotional abuse? Were you criticised or bullied? Did you experience low self-worth? Were you always to blame? Were your emotions dismissed or ignored by those around you or maybe you experienced a traumatic event of some kind
(08) 6206 8536 View (08) 6206 8536
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Trina Marie Michailidis
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Kingsley, WA 6026
I have been working in a professional, caring and sensitive way with individuals and families in private practice (and in their homes) for over twenty years treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, AD/HD, autism and women's issues. I have also been delivering the Parenting Together Program (PTP) into homes for over 15 years. PTP is an individualized early intervention program designed for 3-8 years to reduce child non-compliance and improve a secure child-parent attachment to promote and enhance positive long term social/emotional and behavioural outcomes.
I have been working in a professional, caring and sensitive way with individuals and families in private practice (and in their homes) for over twenty years treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, AD/HD, autism and women's issues. I have also been delivering the Parenting Together Program (PTP) into homes for over 15 years. PTP is an individualized early intervention program designed for 3-8 years to reduce child non-compliance and improve a secure child-parent attachment to promote and enhance positive long term social/emotional and behavioural outcomes.
(08) 7078 7655 View (08) 7078 7655
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Francisca Lessa-Stewart
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Applecross, WA 6153
Francisca is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor (over 6 years experience), she provide trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for a variety of concerns. Franciscas services address complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Francisca also supports individuals navigating significant life events, relationship challenges, and transitions. Francisca can help those struggling to find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. Francisca holds a Masters in Jungian Psychology (obtained in Uruguay) and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Curtin University)
Francisca is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor (over 6 years experience), she provide trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for a variety of concerns. Franciscas services address complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Francisca also supports individuals navigating significant life events, relationship challenges, and transitions. Francisca can help those struggling to find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. Francisca holds a Masters in Jungian Psychology (obtained in Uruguay) and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Curtin University)
(08) 6490 9208 View (08) 6490 9208
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Nilanthi Dayananda
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bibra Lake, WA 6163
I blend ancient wisdom with evidence based modern day practices as a trauma and grief informed counsellor to support and empower you in managing stress triggered symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self confidence and self care. My purpose is to bring awareness and compassionate understanding to your life situations, along with tools to help you connect with your self and others in ways meaningful to you. I walk by your side as we explore embracing change through various transitions you maybe facing. I am fully with you all the way.
I blend ancient wisdom with evidence based modern day practices as a trauma and grief informed counsellor to support and empower you in managing stress triggered symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self confidence and self care. My purpose is to bring awareness and compassionate understanding to your life situations, along with tools to help you connect with your self and others in ways meaningful to you. I walk by your side as we explore embracing change through various transitions you maybe facing. I am fully with you all the way.
(08) 9473 6304 View (08) 9473 6304
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Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT) Counsellors

Does parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) work?

PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that has been shown to be effective across domains, including for children with behavioural problems, those on the autism spectrum, and those who have experienced early childhood trauma. Further, studies have found that the skills developed through PCIT benefit not only the child in therapy but also siblings, as the parent internalises lessons learned in sessions and is able to incorporate them into interactions with other family members.

How long does PCIT last?

The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and treatment lasts, on average, between 12 and 20 sessions. Factors that influence treatment duration include how regularly a client attends treatment, how much progress is achieved between sessions, the particular skills that need development, and the extent to which the parent and therapist see improvement.

Can PCIT be done online?

PCIT is among the therapy types best suited for video sessions. Therapists are able to communicate with parents with essentially the same ease, and by observing the parent and child at home in their normal environment, the therapist may gain additional insight into their interactions, as the child will have their normal toys and may feel more comfortable and act more naturally than they would in a therapist’s room.

Does PCIT help parents?

In addition to the skills parents develop through the treatment, PCIT has also been shown to reduce frustration, stress, and depression in parents and promote confidence and a sense of calm when dealing with their children. The desired outcomes of PCIT include a reduction in defiant and aggressive behaviour by children and an improvement in communicating their feelings productively, complying with parental instruction, and behaving according to parents’ rules. Growth in these areas can be a relief for parents.