Child & Adolescent Psychologist Caulfield North

How We Support Young People

What we can help your child with

Every young person is different. We support children and adolescents through a wide range of challenges, at their own pace.

Anxiety & Worry

Gentle, practical strategies for managing anxious thoughts, school stress and social worries.

Trauma & Difficult Experiences

Trauma-informed care that helps young people process what's happened and feel safe again.

Low Mood & Withdrawal

Support for young people who seem flat, disconnected, or not themselves lately.

Family Change & Conflict

Helping children adjust through separation, divorce, grief and changes at home.

School & Learning Challenges

Support with school refusal, bullying, friendships, focus, and confidence in the classroom.

Neurodevelopmental Support

Assessment and support for ADHD and other neurodevelopmental presentations.

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Our Approach

Therapy that meets your child where they are.

Children don't open up on command - trust comes first. Our clinicians take the time to build a genuine connection with your child, offering a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for children and adolescents. Parents are kept involved every step of the way, and our gentle therapy dogs, Marley and Bruce, are always ready to help a nervous young visitor feel at ease.

Trauma-Informed Care CBT EMDR Play-Based Approaches Parent Involvement Therapy Dogs

Who Your Child Will See

Clinicians who work with young people

Experienced, warm clinicians who know how to earn a young person's trust - with a little help from two very good dogs.

Tara Fang

Psychologist

A registered psychologist experienced across clinical, educational, public health and community settings with clients of all ages. Creates a safe, collaborative space grounded in compassion and connection, drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with particular interest in the link between physical and mental health.

Lital Fee

Psychotherapist / Family Therapist

A qualified counsellor with extensive experience supporting families, children, and adults affected by trauma, family violence, depression, and anxiety. Works from a client-centred, strengths-based approach drawing on CBT, solution-focused, mindfulness, and narrative therapy.

Rachel O'Meara

Psychologist

A compassionate psychologist supporting children, adolescents, and adults across neurodevelopmental, depressive, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. Uses strengths-based, evidence-based interventions including CBT and EMDR, with experience in cognitive and diagnostic assessment.

Darren Rose

Psychologist

A registered psychologist providing assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Creates a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space, with a client-centred approach tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.

Marley & Bruce

Therapy Dogs

Our gentle-hearted therapy dogs, ready to bring comfort, support, and joy. Their calming presence helps young visitors relax, reduces session-day nerves, and makes the clinic feel a lot less like a clinic. 🐾

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AHPRA registered

Qualified, experienced clinicians.

After-school times

Appointments until 8pm weekdays.

Medicare rebates

Claim with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Therapy dogs

Marley & Bruce help kids feel at ease.

Parents involved

You're part of the process throughout.

What Families Say

Trusted by local families

"I highly recommend this psychology clinic to any family seeking support for their teenager. From the very first appointment, my daughter felt comfortable, understood, and genuinely cared for. Darren was compassionate, professional, and incredibly skilled at building trust, helping her grow in confidence and emotional wellbeing. We are so grateful for the support our family received and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this clinic."

Sam Antha

April

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Common Questions

Questions parents often ask

Do I sit in on my child's sessions?

It depends on your child's age and needs. For younger children, parents are often involved in part or all of the session. For adolescents, sessions are usually one-on-one to build trust, with regular parent check-ins. Your clinician will discuss the best approach at the first appointment.

How do I prepare my child for their first visit?

Keep it simple and low-pressure - you might say they're going to meet someone whose job is to help kids with worries and big feelings. There's nothing they need to do or say. And if it helps, tell them about Marley and Bruce, our therapy dogs - that usually does the trick.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

You don't need a GP referral to book, but a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP lets you claim Medicare rebates, which significantly reduces the cost of sessions.

What ages do you work with?

We support children and adolescents across primary and secondary school ages. If you're unsure whether we're the right fit for your child, please call us - we're happy to talk it through.

What if my child doesn't want to go?

That's very common, and our clinicians are experienced at putting reluctant young people at ease. Sessions move at your child's pace - no pressure, no forcing. Many hesitant kids end up looking forward to their visits (the dogs help).