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Walky Talky Psychology for parents & children.

Paediatric psychological assessments for cognitive capacity and ADHD. Therapy for anxiety, specific phobia, OCD and emotion regulation difficulties. Perinatal mental health support for parents and caregivers.

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Clinical psychologist Lydia Cargeeg, Director at Walky Talky Hub in Perth, supporting parents, caregivers and children with perinatal mental health, parent therapy and paediatric psychology.

Clinical Psychology

Lydia Cargeeg, Director and Walky Talky Hub Psychologist has experience working in school settings, private practice and the department of health.

Lydia supports parents and caregivers during the perinatal period and throughout the parenting journey. 

At Walky Talky, Lydia provides psychological assessments and therapy for children from 6-18 years. She also provides psychological support to parents and caregivers during the perinatal period and throughout the parenting journey.

Lydia is warm, friendly and holistic in her approach. She uses a relational attachment based framework, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mentalisation-based therapy (MBT). Lydia is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Imagery Recripting for the treatment of trauma.

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Listening to little people, and their big people.

Psychological assessment and therapy for Children & Perinatal Mental Health and Parenting Support

Psychological assessments & therapy for children.

Assessing cognitive strengths and weaknesses, executive functions, processing speed and attention.
Building resilience and supporting your child to thrive. 

 Therapy for Children

We support children and teens navigating anxiety, phobias, and emotional regulation through a collaborative, team-based approach. By partnering with you—the expert on your child—we combine clinical strategy with the power of connection to foster real growth.

Our sessions utilise evidence-based CBT adapted into child-friendly games and stories, all within a neuro-affirming environment that celebrates your child’s unique strengths.

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Psychological Assessments

Comprehensive cognitive and ADHD assessments designed to identify your child’s unique learning profile and intellectual strengths.

Our neuro-affirming process is transparent and supportive, moving from an initial parent consultation to direct assessment sessions and school-based data collection.

Every assessment concludes with a detailed feedback meeting and a written report with practical recommendations to support your child’s growth.

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NDIS Psychology Services

Goal-based NDIS support designed to help children thrive through capacity building and emotional regulation.

Our evidence-based therapy focuses on developing essential skills for daily life while enhancing your child’s own unique strengths.

We empower families through parent coaching and care-coordination to ensure progress continues at home and school.

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Psychological assessments & therapy for children.

Assessing cognitive strengths and weaknesses, executive functions, processing speed and attention. 

Psychology Services

We help with...

  • Cognitive assessments
  • Assessments for ADHD
  • Strategies to support children struggling at school. 
  • Therapy for anxiety, OCD, specific phobias and emotion regulation difficulties 
  • Family support for children with challenging behaviours. 
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Mental Health support for parents.

individual therapy for parents and caregivers who want want to better understand the big emotions of their little people.

Psychology Services

We help with...

  • Antenatal & postnatal anxiety and depression
  • Perinatal PTSD
  • Birth trauma
  • Grief and loss (miscarriage, stillbirth)
  • Adjusting to parenthood
  • Adjusting to a child’s diagnosis
  • Difficulty developing infant and child attachment 
  • Relationship challenges in the perinatal period
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Mental Health support for parents.

Individual therapy for parents and caregivers who want want to better understand and regulate their own emotions so they can better co-regulate and connect with their little people.

Parenting & Perinatal Psychology

From pregnancy through postpartum, we provide a non-judgmental space to navigate the complexities of birth trauma, identity shifts, and perinatal mental health.

Using a relational, attachment-based framework, we help you develop a secure attachment with your child and manage your own emotional triggers as you grow together.

Our goal is to empower you as a connected and confident parent who understands your child’s unique needs.

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Couples & Family Therapy

The transition to parenthood and shifting family dynamics can place immense pressure on even the strongest bonds.

We offer a dedicated space for couples and families to move beyond "roommate syndrome," helping you align parenting styles and rediscover emotional intimacy.

By addressing communication breakdowns and intergenerational patterns, we work with the whole family unit to rebuild trust and ensure every member feels heard and valued.

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Problem Solving Consultations

One-off intensive consultations provide a fresh clinical perspective and immediate evidence-based strategies.

These 60-minute "deep dives" are designed to help you work and tackle specific hurdles like sleep battles, emotional overwhelm, major transitions, or parental burnout without the need for a long waitlist.

You’ll walk away with a tailored concrete action plan, practical next steps, and relational tools you can implement at home right away.  

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Kids Psychology Services

We help with...

  • Cognitive assessments
  • Assessments for ADHD
  • Strategies to support children struggling at school. 
  • Therapy for anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, complex trauma, and emotion regulation difficulties 
  • Family support for children with challenging behaviours. 

 

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Adult Psychology Services

We help with...

  • Antenatal & postnatal anxiety and depression
  • Perinatal PTSD
  • Birth trauma
  • Adjusting to parenthood
  • Adjusting to a child’s diagnosis
  • Difficulty developing infant and child attachment 
  • Relationship challenges in the perinatal period
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Husband comforting wife during a therapy session, representing couples therapy, relationship support and emotional connection.
Girl listening to a psychologist during a therapy session, representing support for anxiety, self-expression and emotional understanding.
Parent listening during a session, representing parenting support, emotional wellbeing and practical guidance for family challenges.