Understanding Children’s Emotional Worlds

Kids and teens experience stress just like adults do, but they often express it differently. What might look like “misbehaving” is often a sign of anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, or confusion.

A skilled child therapist or teen counsellor can help.

Through creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate approaches, we support:

• Children experiencing big feelings they don’t understand
• Teenagers struggling with identity, stress, or friendships
• Parents unsure how to respond to behavioural or emotional changes
• Families going through grief, divorce, relocation or change

Our goal isn’t to “fix” children, it’s to help them feel safe enough to open up, make sense of their emotions, and learn healthy ways to cope.

Our Child and Adolescent Therapy Services

MindSea Psychology offers flexible, tailored therapy for children and teens across all stages of development. Whether you’re seeking early support for a six-year-old or teen counselling for a high school student facing anxiety or self-esteem issues, we’re here to help.

Child Counselling (Ages 4–12)

Our child psychologists create safe, fun, and non-judgmental environments where children can explore their emotions through play therapy, drawing, storytelling, role-play, and simple conversations.

Common concerns we support include:

• Anxiety, worries, or fears
• Separation anxiety or school refusal
• Emotional regulation and outbursts
• Grief and loss
• Family separation or conflict
• Social difficulties or bullying
• Sleep issues
• Adjustment to change (e.g., moving house or schools)

We work closely with parents and caregivers as part of the therapeutic process because when the support continues at home, growth happens faster.

Looking for a trusted children’s counsellor in Liverpool, or need online counselling for kids? We’ll meet your child where they’re at, literally and emotionally.

Adolescent Therapy (Ages 13–18)

Adolescence is a time of rapid emotional, physical, and social change, and it can be incredibly confusing. Teens are often balancing academic pressures, social dynamics, identity exploration, and increased emotional complexity, often without the tools to manage it all.

Our teenage psychology services help young people:

• Navigate anxiety and depression
• Manage friendship issues or peer pressure
• Build confidence and self-identity
• Deal with stress, perfectionism, or exam pressure
• Cope with family conflict or separation
• Explore gender or sexual identity in a safe space
• Develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills

Our teen counsellors don’t lecture or talk down. Instead, we build trust, connection, and a sense of partnership.

Whether you’re in need of teen counselling in Liverpool or prefer telehealth access from Sydney or beyond, we’re here to provide professional, non-judgemental support.

Why Choose MindSea for Child & Adolescent Therapy?

We know children and teens won’t open up unless they feel genuinely safe, and that comes down to the relationship, not just the method. MindSea Psychology lead with warmth, curiosity, and respect.

Our therapy is:

• Tailored by age and personality: No one-size-fits-all strategies
• Creative and engaging: Therapy should feel safe, not clinical
• Culturally sensitive and inclusive: We understand every child’s world is different
• Backed by evidence: We use gold-standard techniques from child and adolescent psychology
• Collaborative with families: You won’t be left in the dark
• Available in-person or online: With flexible appointments across Australia

If you’re searching for a child psychologist in Sydney, a children’s counsellor in Liverpool, or just someone who truly gets what kids need, we’re here.

How Child Therapy Works

Step 1: The Parent Intake

We start with a parent-only session to explore your concerns, history, and goals. This helps us understand the big picture before meeting your child or teen.

Step 2: The Child or Teen’s Sessions

Using age-appropriate approaches, we connect with the young person in a way that feels engaging and safe. Some sessions may involve creative activities, others may feel like casual conversations; they’re all guided by clinical expertise.

Step 3: Family Collaboration

We’ll check in with parents and carers regularly, sharing insights and strategies (while maintaining your child’s confidentiality). Where appropriate, we may involve school or other supports.

Step 4: Review and Reassess

Therapy is a journey. We regularly check in to assess progress, refine goals, and decide what comes next, whether it’s a few more sessions or wrapping up with a stronger foundation.

What Approaches Do We Use in Kids Counselling & Teenage Psychology?

Our therapists draw from a range of evidence-based modalities tailored to the developmental stage and concerns of the child or adolescent.

• Play Therapy: For younger children to express emotions safely through symbolic play
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To help kids and teens challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To build emotional flexibility and confidence
• Mindfulness-Based Techniques: To reduce anxiety and build focus
• Family Systems Therapy: Where family dynamics are part of the issue
• Strength-Based and Solution-Focused Approaches: To encourage hope and self-belief

Everything we do is age-appropriate, respectful, and engaging.

Ready to Support Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing?

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to act. Early support can help your child or teen feel stronger, more confident, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.

MindSea Psychology offers trusted child therapy and teen counselling in Liverpool, as well as child psychologists in Sydney and online across Australia.

Let’s help your child feel safe, heard, and supported.

Book your first session today or contact us for more information.