Child psychologists who work with kids and families, in sessions you join together from home.
For parents and carers
Every child has tough patches. If something has been going on for more than a few weeks and it is getting in the way, it is worth acting on. Here are the things parents most often notice, and how therapy helps.
Tears, tantrums or shutting down over things that seem small. A therapist helps your child name what they feel and gives you both ways to ride it out.
Trouble separating at drop off, lots of what ifs, tummy aches before school. Anxiety is common in kids and responds really well to early support.
Refusing to go, falling behind, or coming home upset. There is usually something underneath it, and it can be worked on together.
Being left out, falling out with friends, or being picked on. It hurts more than it looks, and kids do better with someone in their corner.
A separation, a move, a new sibling or a loss in the family. Therapy gives your child a steady place to make sense of it while everything else shifts.
Bedtime battles, fussy eating, night waking or accidents that have come back. Often the first sign that something else is going on.
Giving up quickly, being hard on themselves, or saying they are no good at anything. Therapy helps them build real confidence that lasts.
Not listening, lashing out, or constant battles. A therapist looks at what is driving it and gives you practical strategies that actually work.
Losing a grandparent, a pet, or a friend who moved away. Children grieve differently to adults, and a therapist helps them through it at their pace.
You don't need a diagnosis or a referral to book. Find a child therapist
How it works
Set it up in a few minutes. You join each session with your child, so you always know what they are working on and how to help at home.
Sign up, choose the child session type, and pick a therapist and a time that suits your family.
A few questions about what's been going on and what you'd like help with, so the therapist knows where to start before you meet.
Phone, tablet or laptop, from wherever your child feels comfortable. Fifty minute video sessions, with you beside them and the same therapist each time.
The right fit
Working with children is its own skill, and the therapists you'll see here have chosen it. They use play, drawing, stories and games to help kids open up, and every one is qualified, registered, and has been vetted and interviewed before joining Talked.
The fit matters as much for you as it does for your child. Every profile has a short video of the therapist talking, and many offer a free 15 minute video consult, so you can meet them, ask your questions and get a feel for how they work before your child joins a session.
In the session
Sessions are built around how children communicate, which is rarely by sitting still and talking for fifty minutes. Here is what to expect.
Paying for your child's therapy
With a mental health treatment plan from a GP, Medicare rebates apply to your child's sessions with a psychologist. After each session we lodge the claim and the rebate lands in your bank account. Pricing is simple and shown up front, and you pay one session at a time.
Many funds pay a rebate on psychology and counselling sessions through extras cover, including for children on a family policy. Check your rebate online in under a minute, before you book.
Check your private health rebate onlineIf one of these fits, choose it to see therapists who focus on it with children and families. If none do, that's fine too.
Good to know
Yes. A parent or carer joins every session with a child. It helps your child feel safe, it lets the therapist show you what they are doing and why, and it means the strategies come home with you. The therapist may also spend part of a session with just you.
It can, and with you beside them many children settle into it well. Being honest though, younger children can find it hard to keep their attention on a screen, and depending on your child, in-person therapy may be more suitable.
Your psychologist will guide you on this. If they feel your child would do better in the room with someone, they will tell you, and you can talk it through together at the free consult before you book.
Keep it simple and positive. You might say it is someone whose job is to help kids with big feelings and worries, that you will be there the whole time, and that lots of kids talk to someone like this. Watching the therapist's intro video together before the first session can help too.
Yes. Your child will need a mental health treatment plan and referral from a GP, and rebates then apply to sessions with a psychologist or clinical psychologist. We lodge each claim for you.
Session fees depend on whether your child sees a psychologist, clinical psychologist or counsellor, and you'll find current fees on our pricing page. Medicare rebates apply to psychologist sessions with a treatment plan, and private health extras may cover part of the cost.
That is very normal, especially early on, and child therapists expect it. They will follow your child's lead, keep things playful, and use the time with you well if your child needs a break. Shy, quiet or wriggly sessions are still useful sessions.
Talked isn't a crisis service. If your child is in immediate danger, call 000. For support right now, Kids Helpline is free, confidential and available 24 hours on 1800 55 1800, and Lifeline is on 13 11 14. Once things are safe, we can help with what comes next.
Browse the profiles, watch a few intros, and book a free consult with the one who feels right. Booking takes a few minutes, and the first session is where things start to shift.
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This service is brilliant for accessing therapy at a time that suits you, through a variety of options (video or voice call or messaging). It's easy to book & the therapist I now use is fantastic.
My experience since joining Talked has been wonderful. All of the traditional client onboarding processes are taken care of. Individual client profiles has made communicating and rebooking hassle free, plus automatic reminders are sent out before sessions (yay!)
The whole process from signing up to having my first session was seamless. I feel supported throughout.
After months of putting it off, I finally tried online therapy through Talked. It's been one of the best decisions I've made.
This platform was extremely convenient and straightforward to use. There were a variety of therapists to choose from to suit my needs and the whole process was easy and hassle free.
I'm really excited about future therapy sessions. The Talked journey has been supportive and positive.
I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Talked made it so easy. The matching process found me the perfect therapist.
The signup process was quick and straightforward. Within a day I had my first appointment booked. Really impressed with the quality of care.
This platform was extremely convenient and straightforward to use. There were a variety of therapists to choose from to suit my needs and the whole process was easy and hassle free.
I'm really excited about future therapy sessions. The Talked journey has been supportive and positive.
I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Talked made it so easy. The matching process found me the perfect therapist.
The signup process was quick and straightforward. Within a day I had my first appointment booked. Really impressed with the quality of care.
This service is brilliant for accessing therapy at a time that suits you, through a variety of options (video or voice call or messaging). It's easy to book & the therapist I now use is fantastic.
This platform was extremely convenient and straightforward to use. There were a variety of therapists to choose from to suit my needs and the whole process was easy and hassle free.
My experience since joining Talked has been wonderful. All of the traditional client onboarding processes are taken care of. Individual client profiles has made communicating and rebooking hassle free, plus automatic reminders are sent out before sessions (yay!)
I'm really excited about future therapy sessions. The Talked journey has been supportive and positive.
The whole process from signing up to having my first session was seamless. I feel supported throughout.
I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Talked made it so easy. The matching process found me the perfect therapist.
After months of putting it off, I finally tried online therapy through Talked. It's been one of the best decisions I've made.
The signup process was quick and straightforward. Within a day I had my first appointment booked. Really impressed with the quality of care.
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