Child Psychologist Perth

CliniKids psychologists can support children and families with a range of emotional, behavioural, developmental and learning needs. This may include support with anxiety, emotional regulation, low mood, challenging behaviours, sleep difficulties, toileting and developmentally expected fears (such as fear of the dark).

Many of our clients are children with autism and developmental delay (however, no diagnosis is required). Our psychologists can help families with understanding autism and developmental differences.

Our psychologists are experienced in supporting children as they transition into and progress through school. This may include managing separation anxiety and school drop-off, supporting engagement in classroom learning, developing positive social interactions, and identifying strategies to help children who may become dysregulated at school.

Where appropriate, our psychologists can work collaboratively with parents, teachers and education assistants to better understand a child’s learning style and individual needs. This may include identifying helpful classroom strategies, considering when and how to use scaffolding, recognising early signs of escalation, supporting relationship building, and contributing to Individual Education Plan (IEP) discussions.

At CliniKids, our team includes both registered psychologists and clinical psychologists. Our psychologists have experience working with children and families and take an individualised, evidence-informed approach to understanding each child’s strengths, needs and circumstances. They work collaboratively with families to develop practical strategies and supports that can be applied across everyday environments.

For older children experiencing difficulties with classroom learning, we also offer cognitive assessments. These assessments can provide greater insight into a child’s cognitive strengths and areas where they may require additional support, helping families and schools better understand their learning profile and inform educational planning, including IEP development.

People may use the term paediatric psychologist when looking for psychology support specifically for children and families. At CliniKids, our clinical and registered psychologists have experience with direct support for autistic children and children with developmental differences, as well as their parents, caregivers and siblings.

Support is tailored to the individual child and their family and may focus on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, anxiety, depression, building resilience, self-regulation and other areas affecting everyday life.

Yes. Our clinical and registered psychologists can help children and families understand what may be contributing to anxiety and develop strategies to support their emotional wellbeing.

Our psychologists take the time to understand each child's individual strengths, experiences and needs. Support may also involve working with parents and caregivers to help them understand and respond to their child's anxiety in everyday situations.

Yes. Difficulties with emotional regulation in kids can sometimes be expressed through behaviours that families find challenging.

CliniKids psychologists work with children and families to look beyond the behaviour and better understand what may be contributing to a child's response. Support can then focus on strategies that promote emotional regulation, better understanding of behaviours, increase positivity in family dynamics and improve overall wellbeing.

Yes. Parents and caregivers can play an important role in psychology support for children at CliniKids in Perth. Depending on the needs of your child and family, sessions may involve working directly with your child, with parents or caregivers, or a combination of both.

While some therapies may focus more directly on building a child’s skills, psychology can also provide parents and caregivers with space to focus on their own wellbeing and experiences. This may include exploring parenting stressors, processing their parenting journey, identifying strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout, and developing tools for self-regulation and self-care.

CliniKids psychologists can also support parents and caregivers to better understand autism and developmental differences and develop practical strategies that support their child and family.

By supporting parents’ and caregivers’ capacity and wellbeing, our psychologists can work alongside families in a way that respects their individual circumstances, family values and cultural preferences, while supporting the natural roles and relationships within the family.

Our clinical psychology sessions for children in Perth may be available in-person at our Joondalup or Subiaco clinics, or in some circumstances via telehealth, depending on the service and the needs of your child and family.

The number of psychology sessions will vary depending on your child’s and family’s individual needs, goals and circumstances. There is no set number of sessions, as support is tailored to each child and family.

Your clinical or registered psychologist will work with you to identify appropriate goals and regularly review your child’s progress and support needs throughout your time with CliniKids. In keeping with best practice, goals should be reviewed bi-annually at minimum.

Many of our clients have a child with autism or developmental delay, however a diagnosis is not required for your child to access CliniKids services and programs.  

Yes. Our psychologists can work closely with our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to provide multidisciplinary support for kids, where appropriate, in our Perth clinics located in Subiaco and Joondalup.

This collaborative approach allows our clinicians to consider different aspects of a child’s development, communication, participation and wellbeing, and work towards shared goals with the child and their family.

Our psychologists may also collaborate with other important people in a child’s life, such as educators, support staff and other professionals, to help provide consistent and practical support across different environments.

While psychology therapy for children is generally provided at a CliniKids clinic, psychologists may conduct observations in settings that are meaningful to the child and relevant to their individual goals. This could include a school, daycare or community setting. These observations can help psychologists better understand what a child is experiencing in their everyday environment and allow them to work with families and other stakeholders to develop practical strategies that can be applied where they are needed most.

CliniKids provides clinical psychology services for children in Perth from our clinics in Subiaco and Joondalup.

If you're searching for a child psychologist in Joondalup or Subicao, Perth, and would like to know whether CliniKids is right for your family, our Client Support team can discuss your child's needs and the psychology services currently available.

To enquire about seeing a CliniKids psychologist, submit an online enquiry. You can see our clinical and registered psychologists in our Perth clinics, located in Joondalup or Subiaco, or in some circumstances, via telehealth depending on the service and the needs of your child and family. Our Client Support team can discuss your needs, provide information about available psychology services and help you understand the next steps.

CliniKids accepts NDIS and private funding. Some CliniKids services may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from their GP. Families may also be able to claim clinical psychology through their private health insurance, depending on their level of cover.

Our Client Support team can provide more information about funding and payment options when you enquire about seeing a CliniKids psychologist.

CliniKids is The Kids Research Institute Australia’s first clinical service, providing therapies and supports for young children, including those with autism and developmental delay. The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of Australia’s largest paediatric medical research institutes. At CliniKids, our team of world-class researchers and experienced clinicians work in collaboration to provide children with the very best evidence-based therapies and programs.  

Our clinical team provides services to both private and NDIS-funded families across paediatric speech pathology, occupational therapy and psychology in Perth. We support children aged between 3-8 years old with autism and developmental delay.    

We have two locations offering psychology, occupational therapy and speech pathology in Perth, located at Subiaco and Joondalup. CliniKids is an NDIS registered provider. In addition, we provide webinars, our popular 60-Second Science video series and other autism resources in our Information Hub. You can find more autism resources here.