It can feel like a big decision to seek psychological help for your child or teenager. Parents are often unsure if their child’s behaviours and emotions are simply a challenging but transient part of “growing up”, or something that may benefit from professional help.
Some signs that psychological support may be beneficial are when a child’s difficulties are;
Our team of psychologists is dedicated to supporting your child or teen with genuine care and clinically proven strategies. By working collaboratively with both young people and their parents, we aim to uncover each child’s unique strengths, while supporting them to address the challenges they face.
Through our Child and Adolescent Psychology services, we help children and teens:
We work closely with parents and caregivers, providing guidance on when to offer support, when to create space, and how to foster a calmer, more balanced environment at home.
A child psychologist or an adolescent psychologist has a particular interest and experience in psychological conditions of these younger age groups. At J&R Clinical Psychologists, each year we help hundreds of children and adolescents in the Perth community overcome challenges and difficulties in a wide range of areas.
J&R Clinical Psychologists is an established team who have been supporting Perth children and families since 2012. We specialise in providing evidence-based interventions for difficulties such as:
Generalised worry, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, OCD.
Depression and low mood.
Stress related to school, peers, bullying, or family.
Developing resilience and purpose after big life changes.
Family relationship difficulties and peer relationship difficulties.
Individual and family support to find better ways manage anger and frustration.
Support for parents to understand and more effectively manage when it's tough.
Building confidence through self acceptance and engaging in life's challenges.
Learning ways to handle these challenges on the inside and the outside.
Working with kids, parents and schools to get back on track.
Individual and family sessions to get beyond challenging behaviours and getting back to harmony.
Insomnia and sleep disturbance
Sleep issues (see sleepmattersperth.com.au for focused sleep support).
Assessment and tailored support for what concerns you most.
We also work with teens who are facing challenging performance situations such as high-level sport, music or exams.
Every child is unique, and so is our approach to each child. At Jeffery & Ree Psychology, we draw on a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to each child or teen’s individual needs, developmental stage, and personality.
We aim to make therapy engaging and age-appropriate, ensuring that children and teens feel comfortable, respected, and heard. We keep parents actively involved in what’s happening and how you can best support your child or teen.
Mikayla Conlan
Siobhan Cooper
Amy Hamilton
Paul Jeffery
Eleanor Jones
Michelle LaPuma
Yashi Yogaraj
Davinia Lefroy (15+)
Jakub Dammer
Olivia Carter (15+)
Louise Buck (15+)
Mikayla Conlan
Simon MacLachlan
Siobhan Cooper
Amy Hamilton
Paul Jeffery
Eleanor Jones
Michelle LaPuma
Yashi Yogaraj
While Jeffery & Ree Psychology does not offer child psychology courses, we often work with parents, teachers, and professionals who are interested in better understanding child development and mental health.
If you’re seeking reliable, evidence-informed resources, our team may be able to guide you toward trusted materials during your sessions.
