CoolKid Psychology

27/03/2026

Our Psychologist Kristen is providing two core programs - one supporting families with emotional literacy and (co) regulation and another offering parent only support for collaborative problem solving. Book by calling us on 95986178 or info@coolkidclinic.com.au

20/03/2026

ANZ ACBS Context Matters Symposium- tomorrow!.
Our founder and psychologist Kim Sheppard is speaking about PDA in kids and teens.

06/01/2026

Happy New Year! We reopen this week for 2026. We currently have immediate availability for neurodevelopmental, educational and cognitive assessments. We also have some availability for ongoing therapy. Please call us on 9598-6178 to let us know what you need.

23/12/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas. We look forward to seeing you, with thing with you and supporting you in 2026.

23/12/2025

02/12/2025

Announcing the INAUGURAL PDA CONFERENCE AUSTRALIA 2025 @ Optus Stadium, Perth, WA on 11/11/2025! * PDA Perth WA Incorporated (NFP) is thrilled...

02/12/2025

Recommended by our Psychologist Kristen:

What’s my Body Clue?’ game - I really enjoy this one as it is a fun and playful way for children to consider their physical reactions to emotions, as well as learn about new emotions. It also includes a great poster of body clues which we pull out in future sessions as a visual aid if children are finding it challenging to label what is happening in their body for particularly overwhelming feelings.

01/12/2025

💎💎Little gem jar 💎💎 this colourful jar holds colourful ‘diamonds’ which kids can choose from at the end of their session. These gems are a token of the hard work that kids in therapy do and also serve as a reminder of their bravery and brilliance 🤩🤩 kids LOVE to collect these and are very thorough in their colour choice!

01/12/2025

Our team room 🥰 with a freshly stocked treat bar for those times when you need a sweet snack 🍬🍭🍬

12/11/2025

Our Conference was incredible! And we’re in the West Australian Newspaper today!!

11/11/2025

As a psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience working with kids teens and parents I am SO excited to reconnect with research work. My PhD is focussed on understanding PDA and extreme demand avoidance in kids and teens. The program of research we are planning looks to explore EDA in several ways: 1. The development of an assessment tool that directly measures EDA in kids and teens - this is a world first. 2. Explore EDA beyond autism to include ADHD and generalised anxiety disorder. 3. Measuring the quality of life for parents and the functional impact of EDA in kids and teens. It was brilliant to connect with other researchers doing brave and bold things in the area of PDA - watch this space!

11/11/2025

The inaugural PDA conference in Perth. Well done to Heidi Brandis and team. A brilliant event 👏👏👏