Psychology seeks to understand the human mind and behaviour. At Be Kids, our psychologists specialise in addressing emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges faced by children and adolescents. We believe in a holistic approach, not just addressing individual issues, but also supporting the whole family. With a wealth of experience and expertise, our team provides a safe and nurturing space for both children and their families.

From anxiety and depression to emotional regulation and challenging behaviours, our psychologists possess a broad spectrum of skills. Furthermore, our services extend to providing parenting support, equipping parents with the knowledge and techniques they need to foster a supportive environment at home. Additionally, we offer educational and developmental assessments for specific learning disorders like Dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD.

Concerns addressed:

• Anxiety and depression
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Challenging behaviours
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• School/work-related stress
• Chronic pain
• Child behavioural problems
• Parenting stress and education
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Self-harm
• Suicide intervention and prevention
• Giftedness, perfectionism, self-esteem, and school issues

Our specialists in psychology:

• Gemma Gringlas: Specialising in the assessment and diagnosis of specific learning disorders, Autism, ADHD, and in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and challenging behaviours.
• Dr Katie Waters: Specialising in emotional, behavioural, developmental, and learning concerns for children from infancy through to adolescence.
• Yuli Dar: Expertise in anxiety, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, school/work-related stress, chronic pain, and more.
• Helen Lewitan: Specialising in perinatal support, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, bullying, depression, emotion regulation, conflicts, mood disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Ruby Steinberg: Special interest in assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., Autism and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and specific learning disorders (e.g., Dyslexia).
• Dr Candice Franich-Ray: Specialising in developmental assessments and goal-based intervention for babies, pre-school and school-aged children.