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Walky Talky

Therapy for Children

Perth Psychology- instead of the cute headings here Lydia can we make these descriptions of things ppl will google, see other pages for examples I sent in chat

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

Paediatric Psychology for anxiety and big feelings.

It is normal for children to feel worried or shy, 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-related stress.
Obsessive Compulsive Tendencies: Helping children manage unwanted thoughts and/or compulsive behaviours.

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 & Caregiver Partnership

You are the expert on your child, and we are the experts on the clinical strategies.

Evidence-Based, Child-Friendly: 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?

First, we usually meet with the parents/caregivers for an Initial Consultation without the child. This allows us to speak freely about your concerns and the family history.

Subsequent sessions with your child involve a mix of play-based assessment to understand their world. Psychoeducation (for both you and your child) on how the brain and the stress response. Learning to navigate big feelings using child-friendly regulation strategies, ‘thought-detection’ activities, and structured bravery ladders designed to build 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.

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.

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.