Separation anxiety in children is characterised by excessive fear or anxiety in relation to being apart from family members or caregivers. This anxiety can significantly impact a child’s happiness and their ability to engage in normal daily activities.
If your child’s fear of separation prevents them from attending school, staying with other caregivers, or participating in activities they enjoy, it may be beneficial to seek professional support.
Our experienced therapists provide strategies to help children manage their fears and feel secure, even when they are apart from their loved ones.
Typical signs include:
Help your child overcome their fear of separation. 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 strategies that improve the quality of their life.
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 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.
