Leap for Kids
89 High St, Kew VIC 3101
- Clinic
- Online sessions
About Leap for Kids
Emma Cooney is a Psychologist with over 25 years of experience who provides counselling and coaching experiences that foster self awareness, a growth mindset and the development of positive emotional wellbeing. Leap for Kids offers specialised children's psychology, health and wellbeing services accessible via telehealth from anywhere.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Leap for Kids lists
- ADHD / Executive Function Coaching
- Specialised coaching for young people and their families offering guidance, support, and practical strategies to navigate daily challenges, helping build confidence, improve focus, and strengthen relationships.
- Assessment
- Professional educational assessments using evidence-based tools to identify learning strengths, challenges, and support needs, assessing cognitive abilities, academic skills, and learning differences including dyslexia and ADHD.
- Counselling for the Management of Anxiety
- Compassionate, evidence-based counselling to help young people and their families understand and manage anxiety effectively, equipping individuals with practical skills to navigate anxiety, build resilience, and regain confidence.
- Cool Kids Program
- A series of programs aiming to help children and adolescents learn to manage anxiety and related difficulties, with versions for preschool aged children, children 7-12 years, children with ASD, and teens 13-17 years.
- While You Wait
- Consultation service for those on a wait list for a specialist or allied health professional to assist in finding a pathway forward and making a plan of action.
- Help Me Find a Team
- Service to help find the right team of professionals for your child by understanding your needs and providing a list of professionals and availability.
Get to know Leap for Kids
From Leap for Kids's website.
Our approach
At Leap for Kids, sessions are delivered by a psychologist who provides evidence-based counselling and coaching designed to foster self-awareness, a growth mindset, and positive emotional wellbeing. The provider offers specialised services including ADHD coaching with practical strategies, anxiety management using proven therapeutic approaches, and the Cool Kids program tailored to different age groups. Sessions can be delivered via telehealth, making expert care accessible no matter where you live. The philosophy centres on empowering both children and families to understand challenges, build resilience, and develop practical skills they can use in daily life.
Working with families
Family involvement is central to the provider's approach, with services explicitly designed to support both children and families together. Coaching and counselling programs are offered for families dealing with ADHD, anxiety, and related difficulties, with specific programs like Cool Little Kids tailored for parents of preschool children. The provider emphasises empowering families and offers consultation services to help parents understand their child's needs and find the right support pathway. Communication is accessible, with the option to contact the team directly with questions before booking.
Meet the team
The team is led by Emma Cooney, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in psychology. Emma has worked in both public and private education sectors before establishing private practice in 2015. All sessions are delivered by a psychologist, bringing professional expertise in child development, learning, and emotional wellbeing. The provider combines extensive clinical experience with evidence-based practice to support children and families.
Locations & areas served
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