Julie is a Registered Psychologist with a strong interest in working with children, adolescents and their families. She provides compassionate, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate psychological support, with a particular focus on the emotional, behavioural and neurodevelopmental needs of children and young people.

Paediatric Areas of Support

Julie works with children and adolescents experiencing:

• ADHD – including emotional regulation, impulsivity, attention difficulties, organisation and associated behavioural challenges
• Autism Spectrum Disorder – supporting emotional wellbeing, behavioural challenges, social difficulties, coping skills and adjustment
• Behavioural concerns – including challenging behaviours, emotional outbursts, frustration tolerance and difficulties with self-regulation
• Anxiety – including general anxiety, worries, fears, social anxiety and anxiety associated with school or everyday activities
• Depression and low mood
• School-related difficulties – including school refusal, adjustment difficulties and challenges coping within the school environment
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Cognitive and learning difficulties
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Trauma and adjustment difficulties
• Eating and feeding-related concerns ( Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia)
• Interpersonal and social difficulties

Therapeutic Approach

Julie uses a holistic, strengths-based, person-centred and trauma-informed approach. Therapy is tailored to the individual child or adolescent, taking into account their developmental needs, strengths, family circumstances and therapeutic goals.

Her therapeutic approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Psychodynamic approaches

Julie works collaboratively with parents, families, schools and other health professionals where appropriate, recognising that a child’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing is influenced by their developmental stage, family relationships, learning environment and broader circumstances.

She has worked across a variety of clinical settings, including private psychology practice, hospitals, educational settings, Employee Assistance Programs and not-for-profit organisations. This broad experience allows her to consider the different factors that may affect a child or young person’s psychological wellbeing and development.

Appointments are available face-to-face in Penrith and via telehealth accross Australia.