Mary King - Early Childhood Psychology & Sleep Clinic for your baby and child

Get to know Mary King - Early Childhood Psychology & Sleep Clinic for your baby and child

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• Our approach

  Sessions are tailored to your child's unique needs using evidence-based, attachment-focused practices in a soothing, private environment. Mary draws on a range of therapeutic approaches including family therapy, attachment therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness therapy, and hypnotherapy. She specializes in gentle and responsive sleep interventions that consider your child's physical, developmental, emotional and attachment needs. Whether your child is typically developing, has developmental differences, advanced development, or is gifted, sessions are customized to create positive, long-term solutions that work for your whole family.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to Mary's approach, as she works to empower both parent and child. Parents are included in assessment and therapy to understand their child's needs and develop strategies that work for your family. Communication is warm and collaborative, focused on helping you feel more connected to your children and more confident as a parent. Mary tailors all support to your family's goals and values, ensuring that positive changes can be carried throughout your child's life.

• Meet the team

  Mary King is a Clinical Psychologist with nearly 20 years of specialized experience in paediatric sleep, child development, child and family therapy, attachment, anxiety, behaviour and parenting. She holds a B.Psych(Hons) and M.Psych(Clin), is AHPRA registered, and is a registered Clinical Psychology Supervisor and Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Psychologists. She has worked across both public and private sectors including the Child and Family Health Service, school settings, and paediatric psychology practices, and has conducted sleep research at the University of South Australia and SAHMRI. Her expertise spans typical development through to developmental differences, medical complexity, and gifted children.