Child therapists in Bendigo, VIC
Find experienced child therapists in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia 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
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
In-Person in Bendigo, VIC 3550
Online in Bendigo, VIC
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
In-Person in Bendigo, VIC 3550
Online in Bendigo, VIC
Child/Teen
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
I have worked young people & their families since the beginning of my career & I am passionate about supporting this age group. I recognise the importance of working within an MDT framework, using trauma informed practice & working closely with families and significant others. For me, adolescence is such an important time for mental health support because it is the last opportunity before adulthood for creating change pathways. I believe it is vital to utilise the brain elasticity of adolesence (whenever possible) to give young people the best start to adulthood they can have.
18 Years Experience
Online in Bendigo, VIC
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 Bendigo, VIC (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Emma Crook
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling
Having worked as a full-time Child & Youth Counsellor within the South Australian education system, Emma has experience supporting children and young people through a wide range of challenges, including social difficulties, behavioural concerns, family changes, and emotional regulation. She creates a safe, age-appropriate space where young clients feel genuinely heard.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bendigo, VIC (Online Only)
Bendigo is Victoria's fourth-largest city, an inland regional centre with a celebrated gold rush heritage, outstanding cultural institutions including the Bendigo Art Gallery (one of Australia's finest regional galleries), and a contemporary economy built on healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Bendigo Health provides public mental health services to the region, and La Trobe University's Bendigo campus contributes trained mental health professionals and a student population to the local landscape. The surrounding Loddon Mallee region includes significant rural and farming communities, and Bendigo functions as a major referral point for mental health services across a large agricultural hinterland where access is a persistent challenge. Common therapy concerns include rural and farming community stress, student mental health, regional isolation, anxiety, depression, and the identity challenges of a regional city competing with Melbourne's pull for young professionals and families.
Child therapists in Bendigo, VIC Statistics
Child therapists in Bendigo, VIC average 15 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (67%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (57%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
|
Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 67% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 57% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 57% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 50% | Narrative Therapy |
| 47% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 83% | Teen |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Children |
| 60% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 73% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 70% | Men |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Military / Veterans |