Janine Claxton is a clinical psychologist specialising in counselling for children, teenagers and adults. Janine Claxton Psychology is located in Frankston.
Janine Claxton is a clinical psychologist specialising in counselling for children, teenagers and adults. Janine Claxton Psychology is located in Frankston.
Child Psychologist Frankston When your child is struggling and you’re not sure where to turn, Janine Claxton – a reputable child and adolescent clinical psychologist in Frankston can help. She offers intensive support for young people at every stage of life, implementing evidence-based tools designed to help manage their inner world better. She has created a warm, age-appropriate space where young people can feel genuinely heard. Early support can make an enormous difference — not just now, but for years to come. Children and teenagers can't always put words to what's going on inside — and even when they can, they don't always feel comfortable expressing it out loud. As a parent, watching your child withdraw, worry excessively, lash out or behave in a way that is deeply unsettling, can really bring you down. Whether what you're seeing is a phase or something that needs more attention, Janine Claxton Psychology provides specialist support for children and teens in Frankston and the wider Mornington Peninsula area. | A Specialist Child & Teen Psychologist in Frankston
As an experienced child psychologist in Frankston, Janine meets you where you are currently at. Janine draws on evidence-based therapies adapted for younger clients including CBT for children and teenagers as well as Interpersonal Therapy. For teenagers navigating anxiety, depression, social difficulties, school pressure, identity or family change, Janine provides a confidential space that feels genuinely real and comfortable. Natural, unforced conversation must be authentic. Parents are kept involved throughout the process, with guidance offered on how to best support their child or teenager at home.
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Supporting Frankston Families Every Step of The Way
Child Psychologist. There are times when parents become aware that their child may be struggling to deal with a certain issue(s) and despite every best intention of the parent to assist their child, the problem persists. Alternatively, parents themselves may be struggling with a parenting issue and may find that a point is reached where input from a child psychologist may be considered worthwhile. The list below gives a general overview of the sorts of child related issues that lead to a referral to a child psychologist:
- Behavioural problems such as defiance, temper tantrums, aggressiveness
- Emotional problems such as excessive shyness, over-anxious, being withdrawn
- Bullying issues
- Academic issues
- Sleep problems, bed-wetting, fears
- Health issues such as type 1 diabetes, endocrine disorders, arthritis, epilepsy and others
- Low self-esteem
- Hyperactivity
Are you struggling with parenting issues? Is your teenager feeling overwhelmed and not coping with life? As a child and teen psychologist in Frankson, Janine can help you navigate this challenging stage of your child’s life, as well as your own. For parents, finding a solution may feel too difficult and professional assistance is needed. The process begins with understanding the full picture: the child's history, temperament, environment and anything that may have changed in recent times.
As a teen psychologist and child psychologist serving Frankston and the wider Mornington Peninsula, Janine works across the spectrum of young children, tweens and teenagers, as well as the adult population - including parents.
Medicare rebates are available if your doctor has approved a GP Mental Health Care Plan.