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Children's Psychologist on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane

Childhood or Kids psychology sessions assists in all aspects of development. Often we just associate seeing a psychologist with being depressed or anxious, when in fact psychologists help so much in children with shyness, attention problems and developmental delays.  Emotional, physical, mental and social developmental areas are all addressed.  

We have minimal wait-times of less than 1 week for therapy and ADHD Assessments. 

Why choose to see our Sunshine Coast or Brisbane Child & Teen Psychologists?

Therapists with a special interest in Children and Teens

Our team are highly experienced working with children and teens. 

3 convenient locations

We offer counselling and psychology sessions to kids and teens in our Sunshine Coast clinics in CALOUNDRA, MOOLOOLABA AND BRISBANE clinics (as well as online). 

Friendly and Down-to-earth team

We want you to feel super comfortable. Our approach when working with children is warm, friendly, inclusive and age appropriate. 

Children think and behave very differently to adults so the form of therapy and expertise of the Psychologist is also very different.

There are a number of different techniques that can be used with children to deal with mental health conditions and other psychological and cognitive behavioural issues. These tend to be used to help children to develop emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, relaxation and relationship skills.

Children and even teenagers tend to prefer expressive styles of therapy over talk therapies, especially those that include elements of play and creativity such as:

  • puppet role playing
  • sand play with figurines
  • arts/crafts
  • feelings cards and music
  • writing and drawing.

What sort of situations would your family & child benefit from seeing a Children’s Psychologist in our Sunshine Coast or Brisbane Therapy clinics?

  • Recovery following physical or emotional abuse or traumatic or life-changing event
  • Attention or learning problems like ADD and ADHD- Suspected or looking at completing assessments for diagnosis
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)- Suspected or looking at completing assessments for diagnosis
  • Excessive shyness or need for social withdrawal
  • Bullying others or the victim of bullying
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Throwing tantrums for no reason
  • The transition of the family environments such as custody and parent separations
  • Grief 
  • Delayed speech
  • Bedwetting and nightmares
  • Limited interest in things they once found enjoying
  • Unexplained mood swings, sadness, anxiety, fears and phobias

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I require a Doctor referral to see a Sunshine Coast Child Psychologist?

No, you don’t. Many people choose to see us without a referral. This is your decision. We can accept referrals from your Doctor to access medicare rebates, otherwise you are seen as a private full fee paying client.

Are any sessions covered by Medicare or NDIS?

With a mental health care plan you can claim a rebate for the consultations which usually offers a rebate of approximately half the fee. If you are self managed or plan managed NDIS you can access our services with your funding This is generalised information, please contact us for specific information.

Do you have a short waitlist?

We aim to get your child seen as soon as possible and we usually have minimal wait times but please contact us as times may vary. 

The team of Sunshine Coast Children's Psychologists and Brisbane Counsellor / Psychologists working with Adolescents and Children

Our team of Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Child Psychologists have a high level of experience and a special interest in the area of Childhood Psychology. Consulting with children is different to consulting with adults. We take the time to get to know your child and young peopleand their families needs.

Meet our Psychologists that support Children and Teens 

Anu Johnson
Mooloolaba & Online
Psychologist

Anna Napoli
Mooloolaba & Caloundra
Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Cameron Blade 
Mooloolaba & Online
Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Stuart Le Marseny
Online & Caloundra
Psychologist

Susan Tambling 

Brisbane Paddington
Psychologist

Ready to speak with one of our Sunshine Coast Children's Psychologists or someone in our Brisbane Psychology team?

Phone us on (07) 5458 4800 

or request a time online

We have minimal wait-times of less than 1 week for therapy and ADHD Assessments. 

Sunshine Coast - Brisbane - Gold Coast