Parent-Child Psychology

Get to know Parent-Child Psychology

From Parent-Child Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Parent-Child Psychology uses Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based approach that recognises young children benefit from having their parents equipped with skills rather than attending one-on-one sessions. Through telehealth delivery into your home, therapists observe real family interactions and provide in-the-moment coaching to help you apply practical strategies during challenging moments. The approach focuses on reducing emotional stress, building your confidence, and teaching you proven techniques to manage disruptive behaviours effectively. Sessions bring therapy directly into the everyday environment where parenting actually happens, making support practical and tailored to your family's real-life needs.

• Working with families

  Family involvement is central to the service—parents are the primary focus of therapy and are coached in real time to apply skills during challenging moments with their child. Rather than children attending sessions alone, parents are empowered with strategies and supported through their natural home environment, making parenting the active ingredient in change. This collaborative approach helps build parental confidence while directly addressing disruptive behaviours as they occur in everyday routines.

• Meet the team

  Parent-Child Psychology is run by Kristy Donnelly and Maddy Burns, both clinical psychologists with many years of experience dedicated to providing effective and compassionate care to children and families struggling with behavioural challenges.