Child Psychologist for Anxiety on the Central Coast | Kincumber, Gosford, Terrigal, Erina & Nearby
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons families on the Central Coast reach out to me, and it's one of the most treatable. If your child is struggling with worry, fear, school avoidance, or low mood, you don't have to wait and hope it passes.
At my Kincumber practice, I offer warm, evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression, serving families across Gosford, Terrigal, Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Erina, Green Point and the wider Central Coast.
What anxiety looks like in children
Anxiety in children doesn't always look like worry. Sometimes it looks like:
Refusing to go to school or attend social events
Frequent stomach aches or headaches with no medical cause
Difficulty sleeping or persistent nightmares
Clinginess, separation difficulties, or meltdowns
Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
Withdrawal from friends or activities they used to enjoy
Increase in sensory processing sensitivities
Children often don't have the words to say "I'm anxious." They show it through their behaviour and their bodies.
How I help
My approach to childhood anxiety is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, recognising that for many children, anxiety and low mood are connected to nervous system experiences and environments, not character flaws.
Therapeutic approaches I draw on include:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Somatic and nervous system-based approaches
Play-based and creative therapy for younger children
Parent coaching and family support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) adapted for children
Serving families across the Central Coast
My Kincumber practice warmly welcomes families from across the region, including:
Gosford · Terrigal · Avoca Beach · Copacabana · Erina · Wamberal · Green Point · Narara · Wyoming · Point Clare · Saratoga · Davistown · Empire Bay · Bensville · Killcare · Umina · Woy Woy · Ettalong
You don't have to wait for things to get worse
Early support for childhood anxiety and depression makes a genuine difference. Reach out to my Kincumber practice today to find out how I can help your child feel like themselves again.
