Services · Children & adolescents
Therapy that meets young people where they are.
Children and adolescents face their own challenges: school, friendships, family changes, anxiety. Karen creates a creative, engaging space where young people feel heard, and works closely with parents to support them at home.
How sessions work
Two age bands, one shared approach.
Children
Karen uses play, creativity and language matched to the child’s age: drawing, games, story-telling or simple conversation, whichever helps them feel safe and understood. The focus is on building strengths and creating a space where they feel heard.
Adolescents
Sessions look more like adult therapy, talking through what’s happening, exploring patterns and building skills. Karen respects their growing independence while staying connected to home and school. Many teens appreciate having an adult outside their family to talk to.
Common concerns
What young people work through.
If your child or teen is struggling, or you’ve noticed a shift in their mood or behaviour, reach out. Karen works with:
- •Anxiety (separation, social, generalised worry)
- •School refusal or school-related stress
- •Depression or low mood
- •Behavioural concerns
- •Friendship and peer difficulties
- •Family transitions
- •Self-esteem and confidence
- •Anger management
- •Grief and loss
- •Identity exploration (particularly teens)
With parents
You’re part of the therapy team.
Karen stays closely involved with parents, sharing what she’s noticing, suggesting strategies for home, and working together to support your child. Parent involvement is one of the strongest predictors of good outcomes.
Fees
Clear pricing for all ages.
Sessions are $240 for 50 minutes. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates $149.05, leaving an out-of-pocket of $90.95.
$240 per session · $149.05 Medicare rebate · $90.95 out-of-pocket with a valid Mental Health Care Plan
Getting started
A GP can refer your child directly.
Self-refer, or your GP can create a Mental Health Care Plan for your child. Let us know and we’ll coordinate the Medicare rebate. If you have questions about whether therapy is right for your child, give us a call first.
Connection is why we are here; it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.
– Brené Brown
Ready to get started?
Reach out by phone, email or online booking. Karen will get back to you within one business day to find a time that works.