Child & Adolescent Therapy • Perth
Helping children and adolescents feel understood and supported
Evidence‑based child and adolescent therapy, with collaborative support for families.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
When children or adolescents are struggling emotionally or behaviourally, it can be worrying and exhausting for families. You may notice anxiety, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or changes at school or at home, and feel unsure about what support is needed or when to seek help.
At ANIMA, we provide evidence‑based child and adolescent therapy in Perth, delivered by experienced psychologists. Our approach is warm, thoughtful, and developmentally informed, supporting young people while working closely with parents and caregivers.
Why families choose ANIMA:
Developmentally informed care (child and teen approaches differ — we match the work to the stage)
A warm, steady therapy relationship that builds trust at the child’s pace
Collaborative support for parents and caregivers without blame or judgment
Clear structure and practical strategies that translate into home and school
Evidence‑based therapy, thoughtfully tailored to the child’s needs
Our focus is on helping young people understand their emotions, build coping skills, and develop confidence in ways that feel safe and respectful.
Neurodiversity Affirming & Trauma Informed Care
Children and Adolescents think, feel, and develop in different ways. Our work is neurodiversity‑affirming, trauma‑informed, and strengths‑based, helping young people feel understood rather than judged or “fixed”.
We prioritise safety, choice, and collaboration, and we adapt therapy to the child’s communication style and needs.
Support for a Range of Difficulties
Children and adolescents we support may experience:
OCD, 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
If your child’s difficulties don’t fit neatly into a category, that’s okay; we work with overlap, complexity, and uncertainty. We work collaboratively with families to support meaningful and lasting change.
Practical Support for Home and School
Where appropriate, we support families with practical strategies for everyday life, including:
Guidance for parents and caregivers to support emotional well-being at home
Tools for routines, transitions, and challenging moments (age‑appropriate and realistic)
Support with school‑related stress and communication (with consent)
Clear, usable strategies families can apply between sessions
Families often leave with greater understanding, clearer direction, and increased confidence.
What Therapy Feels Like at ANIMA
We prioritise:
Calm, child‑friendly sessions
Clear structure and predictable sessions
Time to build trust at the child’s pace
Collaboration with parents and caregivers (with age‑appropriate boundaries)
Taking the Next Step
If your child is experiencing ongoing difficulties or recent changes, our team is here to help.
Send an enquiry, and our Patient Care Team will be in touch to answer questions and guide you through the next steps.
You’ll be guided to a short enquiry form
Meet our Child and Adolescent Psychologists
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Bao Yi Tan
Clinical Psychologist (Registrar)
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Haanusia Prithivi Raj
Provisional Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist transition program)