Child & Adolescent Psychology
We have amazing child psychologist’s who call Playful Paediatrics home.
Please contact them directly for enquiries and bookings.
Dr Kellie Swan
Dr Kellie is a fun and passionate psychologist who loves working with children and families towards better outcomes for everyone.
She has over 15 years experience working with children and families across a variety of settings, including NGOs, schools and a clinical research program based at Griffith University. Kellie is involved in teaching and ongoing research in the field of child emotion-regulation, behaviour, attachment, parent-child relationships and family well-being and have contributed to a number of journal articles in peer-reviewed academic publications. She has a keen interest in emotion-regulation, neurodiversity and generally supporting families find their groove.
GET IN TOUCH
Phone: 0437 509 715
Email: kellie@littleswanpsychology.com.au
Website: www.littleswanpsychology.com.au
Available: Wednesday and Thursday
Elliot Mcbride
Elliot is a psychologist committed to supporting young people work through the barriers to psychological health. With a strong focus on integrating individual therapy with broader family and systemic support, Elliot uses evidence-based psychological interventions to build skills for his clients in developing emotional well-being, social connection and healthy communication.
Elliot works from a developmental lens, meeting young people where they’re at and often incorporating creativity and practical activities into his sessions. He regularly uses assessment tools to inform his treatment plans, and to provide young people and their families valuable insights into the challenges to be addressed in therapy.
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Phone: (07) 2100 4163
Email: admin@elliotmcbridepsych.com
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Dr Stefanie Runham
Dr Stefanie is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with and supporting children and their families to grow to their potential. She seeks to empower clients and create a relaxed and safe environment through her dedication and genuine care.
Stef has worked in both private and community-based settings and has over 12 years’ experience in providing assessment and evidence-based treatments for psychological conditions across the lifespan. Stef has specialist training in the assessment and support of autism including the provision of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS2) assessments. As part of her doctoral research, Stef co-developed and delivered and early intervention program for the emotional development of 4-6 year old children with ASD which was later adapted and published into the book “10 steps to reducing your child’s anxiety on the autism spectrum”. She also has broad experience in facilitating group interventions that aim to enhance the social and emotional development of children and adolescents.
GET IN TOUCH
Phone: 0405 771 155
Email: dr.stef@runhampsychology.com.au
Available: Monday and Tuesday