People come to see a psychologist for all sorts of reasons—there’s no “right” or “wrong” time. You might consider booking if:

• You’re feeling anxious, stressed, or down, and it’s hard to cope on your own.

• Your child is struggling with emotions, behaviour, or friendships.

• Life changes (like parenting, loss, or big transitions) feel overwhelming.

• You want to build confidence, resilience, or healthier coping strategies.

• You just feel “stuck” and want some support moving forward.

Some people come when things feel really tough, while others come earlier—simply to have a safe space to talk and learn new tools. If you’ve been wondering whether therapy might help, that’s already a good sign it could be worth reaching out.

The first session is really about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about what brought you here, what you’d like to work on, and any goals you have. You can also ask me questions and see how therapy feels for you.

It depends on your child’s age, needs, and what we’re working on. For younger children, I usually spend some time with both you and your child together, and some time with you separately to talk through strategies and support. For older children and teens, they often benefit from having their own private space, but I’ll always check in with you and keep you involved in the process.

The goal is to make sure both you and your child feel supported and on the same page.

Psychologists use evidence-based therapy approaches, tailored to your individual needs, goals and circumstances. Depending on what you’re seeking therapy for, therapy may draw from approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Schema Therapy, including Imagery Rescripting

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Gottman Method (for relational work)

Therapy at AP Psychology is culturally aware and neurodiversity informed. Please visit the Therapy page to find out more.