Child Psychology in Bella Vista
Professional psychological support for children ages 3-17 using age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches
Professional psychological support for children ages 3-17 using age-appropriate, evidence-based approaches
Separation anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, school refusal, excessive worrying
Oppositional behavior, aggression, tantrums, difficulty following rules
Managing big emotions, frustration tolerance, emotional outbursts
Peer relationships, communication skills, friendship difficulties
Processing traumatic events, grief, family changes, abuse recovery
Attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive function
Social communication, sensory sensitivities, routine challenges
Motivation, school avoidance, cognitive assessment
Family separation, new sibling, moving schools, developmental changes
Play-based therapeutic approach where children express emotions, process experiences, and develop coping skills through natural play activities.
Age-adapted CBT helping children identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, developing problem-solving skills and coping strategies.
Collaborative work with parents to understand child development, implement behavioral strategies, and support emotional wellbeing at home.
Involving family members appropriately, addressing family dynamics, and ensuring consistent support across home and therapy.
Working with teachers and school counselors (with parental consent) to support consistent strategies across environments.
Parent interview to discuss concerns, developmental history, and family context. Brief meeting with child to establish rapport. Collaborative treatment planning.
For younger children (3-8): Combination of child play therapy and parent consultation. For older children/teens (9-17): Individual therapy with periodic parent check-ins.
Regular parent consultation to discuss progress, learn strategies to support your child at home, and address parenting challenges.
We provide psychological services for children ages 3-17. Services include play therapy (ages 3-12), behavioral interventions, anxiety treatment, and emotional regulation support.
For younger children (3-8), parents typically attend part of each session for consultation. For older children and teens (9-17), sessions are usually individual with periodic parent consultation.
Standard sessions are 50 minutes, which may include time with the child and time with parents. Initial assessments are 90 minutes.
Yes. Child psychology sessions are covered by Medicare with a GP Mental Health Care Plan (up to 10 sessions per calendar year).
Consider psychology support if your child shows: persistent anxiety or fears, behavioral difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, trauma response, social difficulties, or if concerns are raised by teachers.
Same-week appointments available. Parent consultation included.