Psychologist

Helping children thrive through understanding, support, and emotional growth.

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

A Clinical Psychologist is a fully registered mental health professional endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia. They complete at least six years of university study, including supervised practical training and ongoing professional development. Clinical Psychologists are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges in children and families.

At Healthy Kids at Play our Clinical Psychologists work with you and your child to design a personalised therapy plan that uses proven strategies to build confidence, resilience and long term wellbeing.

What is a Provisional Psychologist?

A Provisional Psychologist holds provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) while completing their final supervised practice under the close guidance of an experienced registered psychologist. This group includes domestic graduates and internationally trained psychologists who need to align their skills with Australian requirements. Provisional Psychologists deliver the same high quality interventions and assessments as Clinical Psychologists, but always under expert supervision. Because they are in their final training stage, their services are often more affordable without compromising on safety or quality of care.

How Psychologists help children

Every child experiences stress, change, and big feelings at times. But when these feelings begin to affect their daily life, relationships, or learning, a clinical psychologist can provide the support they need. Our psychologists help children:

Understand and manage emotions like anxiety, anger, sadness, or fear
Improve self-esteem and build emotional resilience
Cope with trauma, grief, or loss
Strengthen problem-solving and communication skills
Manage behavioural difficulties at home or school
Develop healthy coping strategies for stress and big transitions
Navigate challenges related to autism, ADHD, learning differences, or developmental delays

All therapy sessions are tailored to your child’s age, needs, and personality, often using a combination of talk therapy, creative expression, play-based approaches, and cognitive behavioural techniques (CBT).

When Should Parents Consider Seeing a Clinical Psychologist?

You may want to consider booking with a clinical psychologist at Healthy Kids at Play if your child:

Has ongoing emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or mood swings
Is experiencing anxiety, phobias, low confidence, or difficulty coping
Has experienced bullying, trauma, separation, or loss
Struggles with friendships, learning, or school pressure
Has trouble adjusting to big life changes (i.e new environment, divorce, new sibling)
Needs a mental health assessment, diagnosis, or report for school or NDIS

Early support can help prevent challenges from growing and gives children the skills to manage future stress with confidence.

Why Choose Healthy Kids at Play?

At Healthy Kids at Play, our clinical psychologists take a child-centred, neuroaffirming, and strength-based approach to care. We build warm, trusting relationships with both children and parents to ensure that every child feels safe, seen, and supported

Our multidisciplinary team works closely together, so your child’s psychologist can collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals for integrated care.

Book a Psychology Session at Healthy Kids at Play

If you’re wondering what a clinical psychologist does or whether your child could benefit from support, we’re here to help. Healthy Kids at Play offers professional, compassionate clinical psychology services designed to support emotional wellbeing and build lifelong coping skills.

Contact us today to learn more or book an initial consultation with one of our experienced child psychologists.