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Walky Talky

Therapy for Children

Perth based child and adolescent psychology for anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, school avoidance and big emotions. 

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Paediatric therapy at Walky Talky, supporting children with anxiety, big feelings and emotion regulation through child-friendly psychology strategies.

Child Psychology for anxiety and big feelings.

It is normal for children to feel worried at times, but sometimes these worries stop them from enjoying school, getting to sleep, or engaging in play. At Walky Talky, we help children understand their internal world and give them the tools to navigate anxiety with confidence.

Walky Talky Psychology; Building bravery and resilience when big feelings get in the way

Paediatric Therapy

We work with children and teens experiencing a range of emotional challenges, including:

  • Anxiety Disorders: Generalized worry, social anxiety, and separation anxiety.
  • Specific Phobias: Fear of the dark, animals, or loud noises.
  • Emotion Regulation difficulties: Supporting children who have difficulty regulating their emotions when overwhelmed.
  • School Challenges: Separation distress or school avoidance.
  • Obsessive Compulsive Tendencies: Helping children manage unwanted thoughts and/or compulsive behaviours.
Paediatric psychology support at Walky Talky, helping children with anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, school refusal and OCD.
Clinical psychologist Lydia Cargeeg, Director at Walky Talky Hub in Perth, supporting families with child and perinatal mental health.

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.
Psychologist and caregiver partnership at Walky Talky, supporting children through evidence-based, neuro-affirming paediatric therapy.

How We Support Your Child

You are the expert on your child, and and we are here to guide you with our clinical expertise.

  • Evidence-Based, Child-Friendly Therapy: We use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) adapted into games, stories, and activities.
  • Neuro-Affirming: We celebrate how your child’s brain is uniquely wired, focusing on their strengths rather than just "fixing" behaviors.
  • The Power of Connection: We focus on the relationship. When a child feels safe and understood, they are much more willing to try being brave.

What does a session look like?

  • The Initial Consultation:  First, we meet with parents and caregivers without the child. This allows us to speak openly about your concerns, history, and goals.
     
  • Subsequent Sessions:  Sessions with your child are collaborative and engaging. We use  play-based assessments  to understand their world, and offer  psychoeducation  so you both understand how the brain handles stress.
     
  • The Toolkit:  Together, we’ll practice child-friendly regulation strategies to navigate big feelings, use "thought-detection" activities, and build structured  bravery ladders  to grow their confidence at their own pace.

If your child is struggling to manage their worries, we are here to help them (and you) find a way through.

Help them find their brave

Lydia Cargeeg, Psychologist says...

Your Child’s Learning Journey with a Cognitive Assessment

 

When a child is finding learning, attention, memory, or problem-solving difficult, it can be hard to know what support they need. In this blog, Lydia explains how cognitive assessments help identify a child’s strengths and challenges, giving families clearer insight and practical recommendations to support learning, development, confidence, and school success.

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Is Paediatric Psychology All Just “Fun and Games”? 

 

When anxiety, big feelings, school worries, or fears get in the way, therapy needs to feel safe and approachable for children. In this blog, Lydia explains how paediatric psychology uses play, stories, games, and activities to help children build bravery, practise emotional regulation, and develop coping skills in a way that feels engaging, supportive, and child-friendly.

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Boy drawing during a psychology session, using creative activities to explore big feelings, emotion regulation and child therapy support.
Girl listening to a psychologist during a therapy session, representing support for anxiety, self-expression and emotional understanding.
Girl holding a teddy bear during a psychology session, representing paediatric therapy for anxiety, emotion regulation and feeling safe.