Children & Adolescents

“Growing up can be tough; I’m here to help children & adolescents through the ups and downs. I specialise in supporting the emotional and mental health of children and families. I am passionate about making sure each child gets the personalised care they need.”
— Samantha Hill - Connect Create Psychology
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Are you concerned that you or your child is experiencing

  • Trauma, complex and developmental trauma, dissociation

  • Depression and mood difficulties

  • Suicidal ideation & Self Injury

  • Anxiety, phobias, panic, separation anxiety, social anxiety, OCD

  • Relationship difficulties - family, peers, and bullying.

  • School difficulties and exam stress

  • Self esteem and confidence

  • Parental separation

  • Grief & Loss

I strive to understand the needs and concerns of each child and teen, in the context of their family, school and social world. I seeks to understand how they have come to think, feel, react, and behave in the way they do.

I use a wide range of evidence-based psychology approaches to meet each child & adolescent’s psychological, emotional, relational, and developmental needs.

I am especially skilled in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which has been proven to help children & adolescents work through anxiety, trauma, and other challenges, helping them develop resilience and feel more secure as they navigate tough times.

 I strive to create a warm, welcoming space where children and adolescents (and parents!) feel safe to express themselves - whether they’re working through big feelings, behavioural issues, or just need someone to talk to. By working closely with children and their families, my goal is to nurture self-esteem, emotional wellbeing and growth in a way that really sticks.

All appointments booked for children and adolescents require an initial parent consultation without the child or adolescent in attendance.

Children below age 6 will require a caregiver's participation in appointments. Children above age 6 will require a parent or caregiver to remain on the premise or nearby.

Parents may be required to attend sessions with their child and attend review appointments as and when required.

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Read more about how Samantha works with children and adolescents here