WHAT DOES A PSYCHOLOGIST DO?

A child’s guide to psychology sessions

At Life Goals psychology we can offer in person or online appointments. 

A psychologist does lots of things, like:

1. Helps You Talk About Your Feelings:

Sometimes, when you're feeling upset, angry, or even confused, it can be hard to know what to do. A psychologist is someone who listens carefully and helps you talk about what’s going on inside your head, even the stuff that feels tricky to explain.

2. Teaches You Ways to Feel Better:

A psychologist can give you helpful tools to feel less worried or sad. They might show you fun exercises to calm down, ways to solve problems, or tricks to help you feel more confident when you're nervous about something, like a school project or making new friends.

3. Works with Your Family or School:

If something's not going great at home or at school, a psychologist can work with your family or teachers to make things easier for you. They help everyone understand how you’re feeling and can give advice on how to make changes that help you feel more comfortable.

4. Helps with Big Feelings:

Sometimes feelings like anger or sadness can feel too big to handle on your own. A psychologist teaches you how to manage those big feelings so you don’t feel stuck or overwhelmed.

5. Listens Without Judging:

You can tell a psychologist anything, and they won’t make you feel bad about it. They’re there to help, not to tell you off or make you feel guilty.

6. Help you understand your brain:

We all learn things differently. A psychologist can help you figure out how your brain likes to learn at home and at school.

Think of a psychologist like a coach for your brain. Just like a sports coach helps you get better at footy or cricket, a psychologist helps you get better at understanding and dealing with your feelings.