Child therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory ACT, Australia AU
Find experienced child therapists in Canberra who provide testing, counselling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Dr. Antonio D'Costa
Registered Psychotherapist, M.B.B.S, M.D. (Paediatrics)
I specialize in pediatric medicine and trauma-focused therapy using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). My work centers on supporting children, adolescents, and adults through grief, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and the lingering effects of difficult experiences.
As a pediatrician, I've seen how unprocessed trauma shows up in young lives- through sleep troubles, feeding issues, social withdrawal, and emotional struggles. EMDR offers a gentle, research-backed path to healing that goes beyond words.
With EMDRIA-approved training and my pediatric experience, I help families navigate some of their most challenging moments. Whether it's a child struggling with grief, an adolescent facing anxiety, or an adult working through long-held wounds, my approach blends medical expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care.
I'm passionate about making mental health support accessible- offering teletherapy across India and internationally, with subsidized sessions available for those who need them.
Let's connect if you're looking for trauma-informed support, professional collaboration, or referrals for children and families in need.
3 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Jacinta Sherlock
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, APD, CEDC-D
I have supported many adolescents with eating disorders, disordered eating, autism, adhd and body image concerns
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11 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Child/Teen
Chris Wallace
Psychologist, MAPS
I have a decade of experience working in child and adolescent mental health. I enjoy teaching young people how to use therapy as a resource to help them live the life they want.
10 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Child/Teen
Dr Israel Berger
Therapist, MBBS, FRANZCP, PGCert(Youth Mental Health), MPsych, PhD(Psych), CCTP
I have experience working with parents, children and adolescents, and families. With online therapy, children fare best with parenting support, while I also see adolescents and/or parents when an adolescent is facing difficulties. I have experience with CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapies for young people.
20 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Child/Teen
Jumping Hurdles Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Master of Counselling
Both Parents and their children face issues that are confronting them. Taking the time to discuss concerns putting into place strategies assist both the children and their parents. Young people often become frustrated with older people hence they turn to their peers for support. Psychotherapy, assists the young to be more positive, be able to address situations in a positive manner, address their challenges and become adults who can approach life with skills to assist them comfront issues.
41 Years Experience
Online in Canberra, ACT Australian Capital Territory
Canberra is Australia's purpose-built capital city and home to the federal public service, creating a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government work — including burnout, moral injury, and careers lived in close proximity to political power. The city has the highest median income and education level of any Australian capital, with a population generally comfortable seeking therapy and willing to engage in longer-term work. Canberra Hospital provides institutional mental health services alongside a well-established private practice community serving the inner south, Belconnen, and Tuggeranong. A recurring theme across many Canberra practices is the tension between personal values and the constraints of institutional work — a dynamic that cuts across much of the city's therapy culture.
Child therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Statistics
Child therapists in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia average 16 years of experience and charge around $180 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (74%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (59%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$180
Accept insurance
67%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
|
| 27% |
Male |
|
| 7% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 26% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 59% | Narrative Therapy |
| 59% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 85% | Teen |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 63% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 74% | Men |
| 70% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Military / Veterans |