Children’s Behavioural Therapy in Sydney
At The Balmain Practice, we offer children’s behavioural therapy to support children experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges. Children may find it difficult to put words to what they are experiencing. When something is troubling them, it can show up as changes in behaviour, emotional outbursts, withdrawal, or struggles at school.
These changes can sometimes leave parents unsure of what their child is experiencing or how best to support them. Our warm, experienced team can guide parents in identifying the underlying causes of these difficulties while helping children work through them in a safe, structured environment.
What Is Children’s Behavioural Therapy?
Children’s behavioural therapy is a structured form of psychological support that can help children understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Children can learn skills and strategies that help them respond differently to difficult situations.
At The Balmain Practice, therapy sessions are tailored to each child's needs. Our clinical and registered psychologists use age-appropriate tools and techniques to help children apply what they learn in therapy to everyday situations. The goal is to support steady progress and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
How We Can Support Your Child
Our caring team works with children across a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns, including:
Behavioural Problems
Low Confidence
Grief and Loss
Family Challenges
Bullying
Low Self Esteem
Learning Problems
Seperation Issues
Specific Phobias
Compulsion Disorders
Emotional Issues
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches
Our team uses a range of contemporary, evidence-based therapies, chosen to suit your child’s age, emotional development, and individual goals. The approach may vary depending on what your child is experiencing and what is clinically appropriate for their needs. Some of the therapeutic approaches we use include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps children identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced, constructive ones. It can be used to support children experiencing anxiety, low mood, and behavioural difficulties. Children learn practical strategies to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations in everyday life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps children acknowledge difficult emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, this method focuses on helping children develop psychological flexibility so they can respond to challenges and continue moving forward, even when things feel difficult.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a structured approach that teaches skills in four key areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for children who experience intense emotions or struggle to manage their reactions in stressful situations.
Schema Therapy for Children
Schema therapy focuses on deeper emotional patterns that may be linked to a child’s behaviour or distress. It explores underlying unmet needs and helps children develop healthier ways of understanding themselves and relating to others.
Helping Children Thrive
Children’s behavioural therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to manage everyday challenges more effectively.
Through therapy, children can work toward:
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Emotional awareness: Helping children recognise, understand, and put words to what they are feeling
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Healthier thought patterns: Learning to notice unhelpful thinking and responding to it in a healthy way
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Coping skills: Developing practical ways to manage difficult emotions and challenging situations at home, school, and with others
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Confidence: Building a stronger sense of confidence in their ability to handle challenges
Why Choose Us
The Balmain Practice provides a welcoming, relaxed setting where children can feel comfortable from their first session. Starting therapy can feel unfamiliar, and our supportive team is here to help children feel at ease.
Our team is made up of qualified registered and clinical psychologists with extensive experience working with children. The team follows the ethical guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society and applies evidence-based treatment modalities in their work.
Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing our psychologists to adapt their approach to each child. We use tools and methods suited to the child based on how they respond during therapy, so each child feels respected, heard, and supported throughout their time with us.
LIKE TO GET STARTED?
If you are considering children’s behavioural therapy for your child, the experienced team at The Balmain Practice is here to help. We work with each child individually, using evidence-based approaches to support their emotional and behavioural development.
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To get started, call us or complete our online enquiry form. Our receptionist, Katie, will help match your child with the psychologist best suited to their needs and answer any questions you may have about appointments, Medicare rebates, or what to expect from the therapy process.
We look forward to welcoming you to the practice.