Clinical Child Psychologist and Play Therapist

Dr Fiona Zandt and Associates is a small group of dedicated psychologists who specialise in working with children and families. 

We see children with a broad range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.  This includes children who –

• Are worried or anxious, angry, sad or irritable
• Have difficulty managing their emotions and behaviour
• Have difficulty relating to their parents and siblings
• Find it hard to make or keep friends
• Have developmental difficulties, such as autism or ADHD
• Have a medical condition
  

About Fiona

Fiona has over 20 years experience working with children and families with a broad range of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties.  She has worked in a number of settings, including mental health and early intervention.  Fiona is passionate about engaging children in therapy through play and loves seeing families strengthen their relationships and create lasting bonds.  Fiona utilises a range of therapeutic approaches including play therapy, ACT, narrative therapy, and parent and family work, depending on what is the best fit for your child and family.

In addition to running her private practice Fiona is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital.  Fiona is actively involved in teaching and offers placements to Masters students, providing accessible therapy to children and families as part of our Give Back program.  Fiona has also authored three highly regarded books for child therapists.

Fiona completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2003, specialising in child and family psychology, at the University of Melbourne. In addition, Fiona is a Registered Play Therapist (APTA).