Helping your child understand how they learn, think and experience the world

Educational and developmental psychology assessments and therapy for children and young people aged 5–21. Strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and based in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, VIC.

Every child is unique. Every step forward matters.

About

I'm Jennifer Farrell, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children, families and schools. I specialise in emotional regulation, learning differences, and school difficulties for children aged 5–21.I'm also the parent of a neurodivergent child which means I understand life from the inside as well as the professional side. My practice is built around one belief: that every child deserves to be seen, not just managed.I see clients from my purpose-built psychology home studio.

Therapy Sessions

Ongoing support for your child's wellbeing

Not every family needs a full assessment to start with. Sometimes what's needed is ongoing, practical support as your child learns to understand and manage what they're feeling.I offer a small therapy caseload alongside my assessment work, supporting children who are navigating big emotions, anxiety, attention difficulties, or the everyday challenges of being a neurodivergent kid in a world not always built for them.

Main supports offered:

  • Emotional Awareness & Regulation - Helping children build awareness and tools for big feelings using non-judgemental, body-aligned language.

  • ADHD-affirming support - Building on your child's natural strengths while developing tools for focus, motivation and follow-through.

  • Anxiety support - Practical, age-appropriate strategies for when life is too much.

  • Executive functioning skills - Real-world strategies for planning, organisation, time management, and managing everyday tasks and transitions.

  • School-related stress - Support for children finding school overwhelming, including transitions, friendships and performance pressure.

  • Parent Check-in sessions - Sometimes your child doesn't need ongoing therapy -you just need an hour to talk through what's going on with your child and walk away with practical strategies you can start using at home. I offer one-off and occasional parent coaching sessions for exactly this. No long-term commitment, no waiting on lists for a therapy spot — just focused, practical support when you need it.

Assesment Services

An assessment can be a turning point, not to label your child, but to understand what's hapenning for them.

My Approach:

"Assessments are designed to build understanding not simply to identify difficulties. The goal is to help children, families and schools better understand how a child learns, engages and thrives. Every child deserves to be genuinely seen and understood, not just managed."

Is an assessment right for your child?

  • Your child works hard but school still feels like a struggle

  • Attention, organisation or memory are ongoing challenges

  • Friendships, emotions or school life feel harder than expected

  • You suspect ADHD, dyslexia or a learning difference

  • You want clarity — and a plan you can actually use

  • Your child needs a report for school support or NDIS

Assessment Services:

Cognitive & educational assessments
Understanding how your child thinks, processes information, and learns. This includes intellectual and academic ability assessments.

ADHD & neurodiversity assessments
An assessment not just for diagnoses but to gain a comprehensive picture of attention, executive functioning and neurodevelopment using a strengths-based, neuroaffirming lens.

Funding Assessments & Reports
Diagnostic assessments and reports to assist with funding at school as well as the NDIS.

School consultation & recommendations
Translating assessment findings into practical school-based support. I liaise directly with teachers and learning support teams.

Get in Touch

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Your enquiry is confidential. I respond to all enquiries within two business days.