Clare Rowe

Official page for Clare Rowe - Psychologist, Writer, Speaker.

15/10/2025

In today’s Daily Telegraph & Herald Sun. I have sat with shocked and devestated parents as they have learnt that their child has been socially transitioned to a new name and pronouns at school and they were the last to hear of it. In fact they only found out when a teacher made a slip up during a parent-teacher interview.
To give teachers the ability to make an assessment of a child being a “mature minor” with what is typically very complex mental health presentations is irresponsible and dismantling the autonomy and rights of parents.

02/10/2025

I am so saddened to hear about the passing of psychologist and author Nigel Latta. Whilst I met him professionally once I did not know him personally. What Nigel will never know is how much of an inspiration he was to my career.
I distinctly recall as a young g graduate coming across his book The Politically Incorrect Guide to Parenting (which I still recommend to parents!) and breathing in deeply - because Nigel was a breath a fresh air in the noise of nonsense parent advice that was trendy. He was always rooted in behavioural enquiry and evidence based principles but I was most inspired by his bravery of calling things out and saying them as they are.
And he did it all with humour and charm that was endearing.

He pioneered and set a bench mark for me in psychology in the media and public domain and I have looked up to him my entire career.
Only 12 short months after a health diagnosis it just doesn’t seem fair to lose someone who had so much more to give.
Rest in Peace Nigel.

21/09/2025

Some schools have banned red pens to avoid hurting feelings. Educational psychologist Clare Rowe says it's leading to classroom disaster 📌👉 https://bit.ly/4gx44Ul

14/09/2025

You don’t have to agree with Charlie Kirk to see this for what it is – a moment when the mask slipped and those who preach compassion revealed how easily it curdles into cruelty. When “be kind” became “good riddance”.
Link in bio to full article in The Financial Review.

22/08/2025

My thoughts today in the
In speaking out about the overspend of the NDIS I aim to advocate for every child who is legitimately in need of support. I know many parents are angry at my comments, but if they have children with developmental difficulties who rely on this system, then it is you that I speak out for.
The pressure on clinicians to inflate diagnoses and needs is REAL.
The requests for clinicians to engage in fraudulent behaviour is REAL.
Early intervention is crucial but we also need to ask the hard questions. What, as a society, as we prepared to fully fund? And how will we do this? I sincerely hope that the governments plan to support children on the spectrum through community programs rolls out quickly and efficiently.
Having a child with additional needs is hard enough, let alone trying to navigate a complicated system.
But in calling out the excess, fraud and waste I only intend to protect the scheme for those that it is intended for.

18/08/2025

Would you want your 8-year-old asked privately at school: ‘Have you wished you were dead?’

That’s not a hypothetical. It’s part of a mandatory mental health screener in US schools — and Australia isn’t far behind.

Kids are suggestible. When we plant ideas of depression, trauma or su***de in their heads, we risk creating problems that weren’t there.
My latest Substack unpacks why mandatory screenings are dangerous, how false positives overwhelm families, and what children actually need instead.
👉 Link in bio to read the full piece.

09/08/2025

For nearly 20 years I have used the term “PlayStation Parenting” with the parents I work with. Video games and neutral, consistent and predictable in outcomes. And kids thrive off that.

Read my article today online in the Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and The Advertiser to find out why we need to return to this kids of parenting in our homes.
Link in bio.

08/06/2025

One in Ten Boys. That’s how many are now on the NDIS.
As a psychologist, I’ve seen the shift firsthand. I used to deliver autism diagnoses with care - parents were shocked, tearful, needing support. Now? If I don’t give the diagnosis, they’re upset.
We are pathologising childhood at scale, and an entire industry has formed around it. It’s time to talk about the uncomfortable truth: the NDIS is being misused, diagnoses are being stretched, and children are paying the price.
🔗 Full article via
Link in Bio
 

05/06/2025

Final hours to register – don’t miss this session!

Are you being used - or being helpful? If you’ve ever questioned a referral for child therapy, especially with separated families, this session is for you. Learn how to assess the context, spot red flags, and protect your integrity as a practitioner.

🎓 In this 90-minute webinar:
• Understand why therapy isn’t always neutral
• Learn how therapy can backfire in court
• Discover what to do instead—safely and ethically

📅 5 June | 7:00pm AEST | Via Zoom
🧠 CPD certificate + replay included
📌 Only $89 (before fees) – tickets are limited.

👉 https://www.clarerowe.com.au/exploring-therapy-for-children

31/05/2025

Very pleased and proud that the last few months of research work was launched today - my report on the increase in climate anxiety in children and the role that our education curriculum plays in teaching alarmist and developmentally inappropriate information to our kids.
Thank you to the for your support in this and giving a voice and platform to this issue!
Every parent needs to know about this.
If you are a parent I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with your children on this topic.
Download my report from website or link in my bio.

25/05/2025

When therapy becomes a litigation strategy, the child stops being the client, and becomes the evidence. This webinar will challenge the automatic use of therapy in high-conflict families and equip you with clinically sound, defensible alternatives.

💡 What you’ll take away:
• The risks of child-led narratives in therapy
• How to stay in your clinical lane (not forensic)
• Developmentally appropriate alternatives to therapy

📎 Includes red-flag checklist + CPD certificate
🎥 Replay available to all who register
🔗 Secure your seat now for the 5 June webinar.

👉 https://www.clarerowe.com.au/exploring-therapy-for-children

23/05/2025

Thank you to friend and colleague .hronis for chatting all things dopamine and phone addiction today on the podcast.
Season 2 of On The Couch With Clare launching in July and there is a great line up of guests 🙌🏼

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