Guiding your child towards positive behaviours.

Childhood Behavioural Issues Interventions in Melbourne

What Childhood Behavioural Issues Look Like

Behavioural issues in children can manifest as frequent tantrums, defiance, aggression towards other children, or difficulty following rules at home or school.We work with young people and their parents to understand what underlying worries are prompting the undesirable behaviours. A family therapy approach is often a very effective form of intervention. 

When to Seek Help

If your child’s behaviour is causing problems in school, disrupting family life, or affecting their social interactions, it may be time to seek professional advice.

You Are Not Alone

Our team of psychologists uses effective, evidence-based strategies to help children develop better-coping skills, improve their interactions, and enhance their emotional regulation.

Signs and Symptoms of Behavioural Issues

Common signs include:

  • Physical: Restlessness, aggression, or acting out.
  • Mental: Frustration, difficulty concentrating, or quick to anger.
  • Behavioural: Breaking rules, lying, or bullying.


You Can Book an Appointment Today

Support your child in learning positive ways to handle life’s challenges.Taking the first step can be hard, and we are here to help. Consider reaching out to our team and working with a therapist to develop effective coping strategies and improve the quality of their life.

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Childhood Behavioural Issues

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Therapists who specialise in

Childhood Behavioural Issues

Lynne Datnow

Psychologist

Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Clinical Supervision

Lynne brings over 45 years of clinical experience in child, adolescent, individual, couples and family therapy. Specialising in complex relationship issues and systemic family conflicts, Lynne's approach is informed by her extensive practice in both public and private sectors.

Lara Hanson

Psychologist

Individual Psychotherapy
Adolescent Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Lara has refined a compassionate and client-centrered approach through nearly 20 years in clinical and hospital settings. She is experienced in helping clients through personal crises from cancer to mental health and family challenges such as chronic conflict, separation and parenting issues.