Child, Adolescent & Parenting Psychology Practice
Empowering families with experienced psychological support and grounded, neuroaffirming solutions for children, adolescents and families to thrive from the inside out — rooted in conscious insight, connection and care.
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Clinical Services
Psychological Services
We offer counselling, therapy, and assessment services in our Geelong, VIC-based clinical practice. Our evidence-based approach supports children, adolescents, and families with emotional and nervous system dysregulation, school-related issues, anxiety, stress, mood, self-esteem, and neurodivergence (including autistic and ADHD neurotypes).
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Workshops
For Parents & Professionals
Join Dr. Renee Cachia for live or on-demand workshops focused on emotional dysregulation, masking, neurodivergence (including autistic and ADHD neurotypes), attuned parenting, and the regulation of the nervous system. Renee combines academic expertise with practical clinical tools to support both parents and professionals. Dates to be announced soon.
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Between Sessions
Substack Newsletter
Each week or so, you will receive insights by Dr. Renee Cachia on neurodivergence, nervous system regulation, and the evolving field of child psychology — supporting meaningful change for parents and professionals. It is what happens Between Sessions that is most important, where advocacy meets practice and meaningful progress is made.
Dr Renee Cachia
Principal Psychologist & Author
Dr Renee Cachia is a Principal Psychologist, author, and researcher with over a decade of clinical experience in child and adolescent development, parent-child dynamics, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed care. She specialises in nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and neuroaffirming approaches across the lifespan.
Renee’s academic research has been cited in over 700 peer-reviewed publications, and she is the author of the bestselling book Parenting Freedom. Her work integrates evidence-based modalities—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Theory, and attachment-informed practice—with a holistic understanding shaped by her personal interest in contemplative practices such as yoga and Vedic meditation.
Through her Substack newsletter Between Sessions and her professional workshop series, Renee shares practical, research-informed strategies to support families and clinicians alike. She is committed to evolving child and developmental psychology through process-based therapy and advancing how we understand dysregulation, unmasking, and emotional development in both children and parents.
Child Psychology
Supporting children requires a deep understanding of their developmental stage, emotional world, and unique needs. With expertise in anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioural challenges, we provide evidence-based strategies to help children thrive. Our approach integrates play, connection, and collaboration with families to foster resilience and meaningful change.
Adolescent Psychology
The teenage years can be complex and challenging—for both adolescents and their families. We specialise in helping teens navigate anxiety, self-esteem, identity, mood changes, and interpersonal challenges. By creating a safe, supportive environment, we empower adolescents to develop emotional insight, resilience, and the tools to move forward with confidence.
Parenting Psychology
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding yet demanding roles. We work alongside parents to deepen their understanding of their child’s needs, break unhelpful cycles, and build stronger, more connected attuned relationships. Through a neuroaffirming and evidence-based approach, we help you navigate challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
Clinical Services
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We work with children, adolescents and adults to provide integrative family therapeutic support. With over a decade of practice, Renee has extensive experience providing psychological intervention and counselling with children, adolescents and families. Submit an enquiry to learn more about our current availability.
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We offer a range of psychological clinical assessments and reports including neuroaffirming and neurodevelopmental (autism, ADHD), psychoeducational and cognitive assessments. Our assessments take a whole person-centred approach. Enquire to learn more about current availability.
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Dr Renee has been researching parent-child dynamics, neurodivergence, the role of stress, trauma and Polyvagal Theory, and the healing impact of nervous system regulation, mindfulness-based therapies an ACT since 2014. She holds a PhD, a published self-help book and numerous published academic journals articles/book chapter. Through her workshop series, it is her greatest privlidge to share her knowledge in a practical way to support parents and professionals.
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Dr. Renee is a board-approved supervisor for educational and developmental psychologists in clinical practice. She offers CPD-accredited training, specializing in Working With The Parent, designed to equip professionals with the confidence and skills to empower parents effectively.
Enquire Now
Submit a new client enquiry to learn about our current availability online and in person.
Dr. Renee and the team will respond promptly with further details.
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We look forward to hearing from you!