I provide psychological therapy for children, most commonly when there are difficulties with:

• anxiety and avoidance

• emotional regulation

• social skills

• strained relationships with parents or siblings

In most instances, therapy with children is brief, targeted, and undertaken with a high level of parent or caregiver involvement. Unlike adults attending therapy, children typically need support with setting goals and practising skills between sessions. More importantly, effective intervention usually requires changes within the family and home environment rather than focusing on the child in isolation.

I work in a flexible way and tend to do well with children who are anxious, highly active, oppositional, or reluctant to engage in therapy, as well as children who struggle to talk about their difficulties. I aim to deliver interventions through practical tasks, games, and tailored exposure or skill-building activities, rather than relying solely on discussion.

Children can attend sessions under their own Mental Health Care Plan, with Medicare rebates available. Under a child’s plan, caregivers may also attend up to two parent-only sessions.