Child Therapy

Emma has extensive experience working with children and families on a wide range of issues.

She has a particular interest in children 12 years and under.

At the core of Emma’s work is a fascination of children, how they see the world, and how the world engages with them. She engages in neurodivergent affirming practice, which means that she recognises and celebrates the unique strengths and differences of every child. Emma ensures her sessions are fun and uplifting, prioritising child safety and comfort, and works collaboratively with parents to empower families to achieve their goals.

Emma assists with a variety of challenges and concerns, including:

Anxiety (e.g. persistent tummy aches and headaches, worries, specific fears, mood swings),
Depression (e.g. negativity, irritability, withdrawal, lack of enjoyment in usual activities, persistent changes in mood),
Emotional Dysregulation
Physiological Discomfort
School Can't, After School Restraint Collapse
Trauma
ADHD, Autism and other Neurodiversities

Child therapy process at the kind clinic

What to Expect

Parent / Guardian Intake Session

A 50 min session with parents/guardians only
Record detailed history of current concerns
Understand goals for therapy
Discuss working treatment plan

written consent from all guardians is required for child therapy services

Child Sessions

50 min sessions
Introduction to child with parents present
Parents invited back at the end session to debrief
Ensure GP referred Mental Health Care Plan is obtained prior to Child Session 1 to receive Medicare Rebate

GP Review

After session 6, obtain a review from the referring GP to proceed with further (4) therapy sessions
(Medicare provides a total of 10 rebates per calendar year)

Parent Sessions

Fundamental to child therapy
Booked any time, at clinician or parent request
In person or via Zoom
Gauge progress, problem solve hurdles, revisit goals