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:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Neurodivergence (Autism and Autistic Features)
- Anxiety / Stress
- Social Anxiety/Shyness
- Phobias
- Panic Attacks
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Anger and Aggressive Behaviour/s
- Self-esteem
- Eating Difficulties
- Self-Harm
- Body Image Issues
- School Refusal
- Learning
- Test Performance Anxiety
- Bullying
Meet our Child Psychologists
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
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
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
