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Clinical psychologist Lydia Cargeeg, Director at Walky Talky Hub in Perth, supporting families with child and perinatal mental health.

Psychological Assessments for Children; beyond the label.

At Walky Talky, we view assessments as more than just a series of tests. They are a way to deeply understand how your child’s brain is wired—their brilliance, their challenges, and how they experience the world.

A formal assessment provides a "roadmap." It helps parents, teachers, and therapists understand what support what your child needs to thrive.

Walky Talky Psychology; Gaining clarity and a roadmap for your child’s unique path.

Paediatric Assessment Services

We provide comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents in several key areas:

Cognitive Assessments (IQ): Identifying a child’s learning profile, including intellectual strengths and areas where they might need extra processing time.
ADHD Assessments: A thorough look at attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning through a neuro-affirming lens.

Perinatal Support

The period from conception through the first year of your baby's life is a time of immense vulnerability. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate:

Antenatal and Postnatal Anxiety, OCD & Depression
Birth Trauma: Processing difficult or unexpected birth experiences.
Adjustment to your new identity as a parent
Bonding and Attachment: Helping you feel connected to your baby, even when it feels hard.

Diagnostic Assessments What to Expect

Assessments can feel like a big undertaking, so we keep our process transparent and supportive:

Initial Parent Consultation: We meet with you first to gather a developmental history and ensure we are choosing the right assessment pathway.
The Assessment Session(s): Your child completes cognitive assessment to determine their strengths and challenges and better understand how they process information.
The Analysis: We gather data from school observations and teacher/parent questionnaires to get a "whole-picture" view.
The Feedback Meeting: We sit down with you to explain the results and provide the opportunity for any questions
The Comprehensive Report: You receive a detailed written report with recommendations.

Lydia Cargeeg, Psychologist says...

When Your Birth Doesn’t Go to Plan: Understanding Birth Trauma Support

Birth can leave emotional marks, especially when it felt overwhelming, frightening, or out of your control. In this blog, Lydia explains what birth trauma can look like, why support matters, and how perinatal psychology can help parents begin to feel safe, connected, and supported again.

Is Paediatric Psychology All Just “Fun and Games”?

Parenting can bring big questions about your child’s emotions, behaviour, anxiety, and confidence. In this blog, Lydia explains how play-based paediatric psychology supports children’s emotional growth while helping parents feel more understood, equipped, and supported.

Toddlers at Walky Talky Hub in Perth enjoying action songs to support speech, movement, and early development through play-based therapy.

Baby babbling while being held face-to-face with parent at Walky Talky Perth, supporting early language, bonding and speech development.

Toddler reading a book at Walky Talky Therapy Hub in Perth, supporting early literacy, speech and language development through play-based therapy

Baby during tummy time at Walky Talky Therapy Hub in Perth, building strength, motor skills and early development with physiotherapy support.