Child & Adolescent Therapy
Evidence‑based therapy for children and adolescents
Children and adolescents face significant emotional, social, and developmental demands as they grow. For some, these pressures can lead to anxiety, emotional distress, behavioural difficulties, withdrawal, low mood, or challenges with relationships and school.
At ANIMA, we provide evidence‑based child and adolescent therapy in Perth, delivered by experienced psychologists who understand development across childhood and adolescence. Our approach is warm, thoughtful, and developmentally informed, supporting young people while working closely with parents and caregivers.
Why Families Choose ANIMA
We tailor therapy to each young person’s age, emotional development, and communication style. For younger children, therapy may use play‑based and creative approaches. For adolescents, therapy supports growing independence while maintaining safety, trust, and collaboration.
Our focus is on helping young people understand their emotions, build coping skills, and develop confidence in ways that feel safe, respectful, and age‑appropriate.
Support for a Range of Difficulties
Our clinicians work with children and adolescents experiencing:
Anxiety, worries, and fears
Emotional regulation difficulties
Low mood, withdrawal, or sadness
Behavioural challenges
Social or peer relationship difficulties
Stress related to school, family changes, or transitions
We work collaboratively with families to support meaningful and lasting change.
Neurodiversity Affirming & Trauma Informed Care
We recognise that children think, feel, and develop in different ways. Our therapy is neurodiversity‑affirming, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based, ensuring children feel understood rather than judged or “fixed”.
Practical Support for Home and School
Beyond the therapy room, we provide parents and caregivers with guidance and strategies to support their child’s emotional well-being at home and, where appropriate, in school settings. Families walk away with greater understanding, clearer strategies, and increased confidence.
A Safe, Predictable Therapy Experience
We prioritise:
Calm, child‑friendly environments
Clear structure and predictable sessions
Time to build trust at the child’s pace
Collaboration with parents and caregivers
Taking the Next Step
Whether your child is experiencing ongoing difficulties or recent changes, our team is here to help.
Please fill in our Enquiry Form below. Once we receive your form, our Patient Care Team will contact you to talk things through, answer any questions, and see how we can best support your child.