What is child psychology

Child psychology is a specialised area requiring a high level of training, education, and work experience. Our team of Child Psychologists is highly trained and experienced in dealing with a wide range of issues and concerns.

For children, this may include:

• Autism (ASD, Aspergers Syndrome)
• Intellectual disabilities
• Attention-Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
• Child Behavioural Problems
• Learning Difficulties
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder
• Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias
• Social Issues and Shyness
• Separation Anxiety
• Bed wetting
• Headaches
• Learning and attention difficulties
• Grief
• Trauma
• Sexual Assault
• Assertiveness skills
• Depression/Sadness
• School Refusal
• Memory and attention
• Anger Management
• Aggressive behaviour
• Mealtime issues and fussy eaters
• Behavioural problems and tantrums
• Self-esteem and self-development
• Sleeping problems and nightmares
• Bullying

For parents and carers, this may include:

• Parenting strategies
• Managing behavioural problems and tantrums
• Adjustment to being a new parent
• Adjustment for other children when a new baby comes
• Marital conflict and separation
• Blended families
• Am I enough? (single parent)
• What can I do if my child is being bullied?

Child Psychologists therapy and understanding child developmental stages

Our Child Psychologists may use a range of evidence-based therapies and interventions tailored to address the needs of your child. These may include:

• Art Therapy and Creative Therapy (Sandplay and Miniatures)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Parenting/Family Therapy
• Behaviour Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Contact us in Brisbane for Child Psychology Support Therapies

Please visit the Psychologist staff profiles for further information on what they do. You can either request an appointment online or book an appointment online directly with the Psychologist you choose.

The absence of information does not mean we do not provide the service you are looking for. Please contact our office at (07) 3256 6320 for further information. We offer appointments 6 days a week, and afternoon and weekend appointments are available to reduce disruption with schooling.

We have several Child Psychologists available to work with you and your child. For further information, please visit their profiles outlined below.

If you require additional information, please call our office at 07 3256 6320. Our mental health-focused reception staff will be only too happy to assist you with your enquiry about our service and can suggest the most suitable Psychologist for your concern.