Psychology Services for Children

Childhood is full of growth and discovery, but sometimes challenges like anxiety, behavioural issues, or learning difficulties can make life harder for a child. We can provide expert care and guidance to help your child feel understood, supported, and empowered.

At Growth Psychology, we create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings. Using play-based techniques and age-appropriate language, we help kids open up without fear or pressure.

We understand that every child is unique. Through our careful observation, conversations, and assessments, we can uncover what’s really going on, whether it’s emotional struggles, developmental challenges, or stress at home or school. This insight helps shape a personalised plan for support.

We provide psychology services for children and their families experiencing difficulties with:

Meet our Child Psychologists

Judy McKay - Geelong Psychologist
Registered Psychologist

Judy McKay

Judy is a Registered Psychologist and educational and developmental psychology registrar with experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults across assessment and intervention settings.

Clients: Children aged 5 and upward, Adolescents and Adults

Specialty Areas: Emotional regulation and behavioural challenges in children, Neurodivergence, Anxiety and Depression. Friendship and interpersonal relationships, Stress and adjustment issues, Learning and school related concerns, Cognitive, Educational and ADHD Assessment for children and adults

Scarlett McCarthy
Clinical Psychologist

Scarlett McCarthy

Scarlett is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults individually and in groups.

Clients: Children aged 5 and upward, Adolescents and Adults

 Specialty Areas: Autism spectrum conditions, relationships, emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents, and parenting support

psychology services Sam Lloyd
Registered Psychologist

Sam Lloyd

Sam has over 10 years’ experience working with people of all ages, individually, in groups and in families.

Clients: Children aged 5 and upwards, Adolescents, and Adults

Specialty Areas: Emotional and behavioral problems in children. Trauma and Indigenous and cultural issues