We are Melbourne’s child therapy and assessment clinic

Angelina is a caring and passionate general psychologist. She has experience working with children and their families in early intervention, transitioning from kindergarten to school, social skills, anxiety and depression, adverse life events, and emotional regulation. She also has experience working with adolescents and young adults presenting with a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, friendships, depression and school attendance. She supports her clients by using evidence-based therapy to provide guidance for an overall improved quality of life. Angelina is passionate about working with neuro-diverse children and adolescents and their families and empowering them through exploration of their self-image.

Ruby enjoys working with children and their families to best support a child’s social, emotional and behavioural development and mental wellbeing. She has experience working with neurodiverse children and young people, and individuals who may present with anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, friendship and social challenges, depression, learning issues and intellectual disabilities. Ruby is passionate about supporting a child’s self-advocacy and working from a strengths-based perspective to highlight a child’s unique skills and abilities. She provides a warm and empathetic approach to her sessions and explores presenting issues in creative and engaging ways that are specific to the child’s strengths and interests. Ruby enjoys working collaboratively with others and seeks to understand her clients within the home, school and community settings by engaging with families, teachers and other health professionals.

Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to children, adolescents and their families who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of creating engaging strengths based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency. Rachel understands that creating a safe therapeutic relationship built on trust and empathy is essential for positive outcomes. She believes in taking a holistic approach that involves collaborating closely with families and support teams, recognising the integral role they play in therapeutic success. Rachel draws upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Narrative Therapy and also has experience in administering cognitive and diagnostic assessment tools.

Hannah is a dedicated and caring psychologist with a passion for helping children and their families navigate life’s challenges. Hannah can support children facing a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, friendship dynamics, bullying, learning difficulties, grief and parental separations. Hannah uses a calm, compassionate and nurturing approach that includes evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Hannah’s background includes working with families and children from early childhood up to late adolescence. She provides tailored support to meet every child’s unique needs, including ADHD and Autism. Hannah also enjoys providing holistic support for families coping with medical diagnoses and health-related challenges.

Andrea is a psychologist with a warm and empathetic approach to supporting children, adolescents, and families. With experience in conducting developmental assessments and therapy, Andrea is passionate about helping children who face social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as those dealing with anxiety, grief and stressful life transitions. She has also supported individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other developmental concerns. Using evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Andrea provides tailored support that addresses the unique needs of each child and family. Her comprehensive and strengths-based approach ensures that therapy is both compassionate and effective, empowering children and their families to navigate complex developmental issues and everyday challenges with confidence. Andrea emphasises the importance of partnership and collaboration with the child, family,and other key players in a child’s life as essential to achieving therapeutic success.

Joan enjoys working with children and their families to support a child’s holistic development and wellbeing. She has experience working with neurodivergent young people as well as individuals who may have challenges with anxiety, emotion regulation, social interactions, and learning. She employs a neuro-affirming, evidence-based approach to support clients while tailoring her support to meet the unique needs of each child. She believes in working collaboratively with parents and others involved in the child’s care to foster understanding by equipping them with relevant skills and knowledge. Joan also has experience with cognitive and behavioural assessments for children and adolescents. She takes a strengths-based and person-centred approach to assessments and sees them as opportunities for self-discovery and growth for the young person and their families. Joan is dedicated to creating a safe and fun space for clients and will strive to provide the best care to the children and families she works with.

Stephanie is a passionate and caring Speech Pathologist who takes an evidence based and family centred care approach when assisting children and their families. She has experience working in a wide-range of settings including hospitals, primary schools and private practices. Stephanie has an interest in all areas of Speech Pathology including ASD, speech sound disorders, articulation, language development, literacy and social skills. She is also committed to providing the best care and support to all the children and families she works with whilst making her sessions fun and engaging.

Mikayla is a passionate Speech Pathologist who enjoys working with children and their families. She has worked with school aged children in primary school settings. Mikayla has an interest in supporting children and their families within all areas of Speech Pathology. She has a strong interest in aiding children with language, speech sound disorders and articulation difficulties. Mikayla values building positive relationships with all her clients and their families as well as helping children reach their communication goals.

Aria is an enthusiastic speech pathologist with a passion in implementing family-centred care and evidence-based approaches. She is particularly interested in working with children, from early childhood to adolescence, with a range of developmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Intellectual Disability (ID) as well as communication difficulties including speech, language, literacy skills, and fluency difficulties. As a bilingual speech pathologist, Aria enjoys working with families with diverse linguistic backgrounds and is dedicated to providing best care and support to children and their family. Aria also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.

Bella is a passionate speech pathologist who believes in using a family-centered approach when working together with children and their families. She has experience working with children from early childhood to adolescence in multiple settings. Bella is motivated in supporting children to reach their full potential and achieve their communication goals. She has a strong interest in articulation, speech sound development, literacy development and social skill development. Bella values providing therapy sessions that are personalised and meaningful to each individual child. She believes in working as a team with children and their families so that communication goals can be met and that parents feel heard and supported.

Evie is a friendly and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about her work and supporting the wellbeing of others. Her aim is to enable young individuals find their strengths and help empower them to reach their full potential. She loves games, music and being active, all of which she uses to guide her therapy approach. Evie has a specific interest in supporting those with sensory and emotional regulation challenges, developmental delays and fine and gross motor barriers. Her goal is to use a strength-based perspective in helping children reach their full capabilities in their lives and most importantly, to have fun while doing so.

Claire is passionate about working with children and collaborating with other health professionals to assist individuals and their families in achieving their goals. Claire has experience working in the community with children with a range of disabilities including psycho-social, intellectual and physical disabilities. Claire enjoys engaging families within therapy and supporting them in taking an active role in their child’s intervention. Claire loves helping people to do the simple and meaningful activities which bring joy and purpose to their lives.

Mai is an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in early intervention, to support the ongoing development of children and empower them to engage in meaningful activities of everyday life. She has experience working with NDIS participants in the community (in the home, kinders and schools) ranging from toddlers to young adults. Mai provides evidence-based therapy and aims to naturally engage children through play to help them achieve their therapy goals. She delivers therapy in an individualised way by building on the child’s strengths and interests as each child is unique. Mai is especially interested in sensory and emotional regulation, and how this can affect other aspects such as social skills and living skills. Mai also speaks Spanish.

Rabiya is an enthusiastic and dedicated occupational therapist. Her passion lies in working with children and adolescents as she finds immense fulfilment in helping them develop essential life skills and overcome challenges. Through a holistic and client-centred approach, Rabiya creates personalised treatment plans that encompass activities such as cognitive skills, fine and gross motor skills and self care training. She also possesses the empathy and understanding needed to connect with a child and build a strong therapeutic relationship. Rabiya takes great joy in assisting clients in regaining independence and achieving their goals. By using a combination of play based activities, sensory integration techniques and other evidence based approaches, she strives to ensure that each child achieves their maximum potential. Rabiya also speaks Urdu and Hindi.

Lara is an energetic and compassionate Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children. She enjoys creating fun and playful experiences for children to play, learn, develop and grow, while maximising their potential and independence. Lara believes in providing a neuro-affirmative, family-centred and strengths-based approach, which is child-led and based on their interest.