Phone: 0478 261 970
Therapy for children and young people
Warm, evidence-based, trauma-informed support — in Drummoyne, Sydney’s Inner West
Children and young people don’t always have the words for what they’re going through — it often shows up in behaviour, mood, sleep, friendships, or school.
Our psychologists provide warm, evidence-based therapy that meets a child where they are, helps them make sense of their experiences, and builds practical skills for managing big feelings. We work closely with parents and carers throughout.
30+ years combined experience
Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming
We work alongside parents, carers, and schools
Trusted by Australia’s largest non-government and government agencies
What we help with
We see children and adolescents across a wide range of concerns, including:
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Anxiety, worry, and fears
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Low mood and depression
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Trauma and difficult life experiences
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Emotional regulation and big feelings
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Behavioural difficulties
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Friendships and social skills
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Grief and loss
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Adjustment to family change
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School-related stress and avoidance
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Self-esteem and confidence
If you’re not sure whether therapy is the right fit, call us on 0478 261 970 and we’ll talk it through.
How we work with children
We tailor our approach to the child’s age, developmental stage, and what they’re working through. For younger children, that often means play-based and creative approaches; for older children and adolescents, it may look more like talking, skill-building, and problem-solving. Across all of it, we move at the child’s pace and prioritise safety and trust before anything else.
Approaches we draw on:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) — the model developed by Dr Ross Greene, which focuses on identifying the unsolved problems behind challenging behaviour and building skills, rather than punishment
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Play-based and creative therapies
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Attachment-based and family-informed approaches
Bilingual therapy: our psychologist Hongwei Jia provides child therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Parents and carers are part of the work
Therapy with a child works best when the people around them are involved. We keep parents and carers informed, help you understand what’s driving your child’s behaviour, and build practical strategies you can use at home. With your consent, we can also collaborate with schools, paediatricians, and other professionals supporting your child.
Getting started
You can contact us directly to make an appointment — a referral isn't required for therapy, though a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may give you access to Medicare rebates. Call us on 0478 261 970 or use the enquiry form, and we'll respond within one business day.
