Thoughtful, evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents, and families.
We offer both therapy and assessment services, with flexible delivery options including clinic-based appointments and outreach to schools.
Our work is grounded in a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and strengths-based approach
At Talking Heads Psychology, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based psychological support for children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our work is grounded in a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and strengths-based approach, recognising that behaviour, emotions, and learning challenges are best understood in the context of a person’s development, functioning, relationships, and environment.
We offer both therapy and assessment services, with flexible delivery options including clinic-based appointments, telehealth, and outreach to schools.
Our therapeutic work supports young people experiencing emotional, behavioural, developmental, and relational difficulties. Therapy is tailored to each child’s developmental stage, communication style, sensory needs, and capacity for insight.
Common presentations we support:
- Anxiety Disorders (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Specific Phobias)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related difficulties
- Depressive Disorders, low mood, loss of motivation, and emotional distress
- Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and stress-related difficulties
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Emotional dysregulation, anger, overwhelm, and difficulties managing emotions
- Behavioural, oppositional, and conduct-related difficulties
- School refusal, school avoidance, disengagement, and educational burnout
- Sensory processing differences and neurodivergent burnout
- Low self-esteem, confidence, identity, and self-worth concerns
- Self-harm, risk-taking behaviours, and emotional wellbeing concerns
- Family relationship difficulties, separation, divorce, and parenting challenges
- Emerging personality, attachment, and relational difficulties in adolescents and adults
We work collaboratively with families and schools to ensure strategies are practical, consistent, and supportive across settings.
We provide assessment and therapy for a broad range of adult mental health, emotional, relational, and neurodevelopmental presentations, including:
- Anxiety Disorders (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Health Anxiety, and Specific Phobias)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related difficulties
- Depressive Disorders, low mood, loss of motivation, and emotional distress
- Bipolar and Mood Disorders
- Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma, and stress-related difficulties
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Emotional dysregulation, anger, overwhelm, and difficulties managing emotions
- Personality and relational difficulties (including Borderline Personality Disorder and other longstanding interpersonal and emotional patterns)
- Relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and interpersonal challenges
- Low self-esteem, confidence, identity, and self-worth concerns
- Self-harm, risk-taking behaviours, and emotional wellbeing concerns
- Burnout, life transitions, workplace stress, and adjustment difficulties
- Family, parenting, and relationship challenges
- Difficulties with motivation, purpose, meaning, and overall psychological wellbeing
We work collaboratively with individuals, families, GPs, psychiatrists, and other health professionals to provide practical, evidence-based support tailored to each person's unique strengths, goals, and circumstances.
Bonnie has a strong focus on comprehensive psychological assessment, for children, adolescents and adults, where clarity is needed to guide support and planning.
Assessments may assist with:
- Understanding learning and attention profiles
- Clarifying diagnoses (e.g., recategorisation for pre-existing ASD diagnosis)
- Supporting school adjustments and ILPs
- Supporting occupational functioning
- Informing therapy goals
- Guiding referrals and next steps
Each assessment involves a comprehensive multi-method approach and may include interviews, observations, standardised measures, questionnaires from home, school, or workplaces, and document review. Feedback is provided in clear, practical language with meaningful recommendations.
Talking Heads Psychology is committed to neurodiversity-affirming practice. Differences in attention, communication, learning, and emotional expression are understood as variations of human experience—not deficits to be “fixed.”
Our trauma-informed approach recognises the impact of:
- Early adversity
- Chronic stress
- Medical trauma
- School-based stressors
- Social exclusion or misunderstanding
Safety, predictability, choice, and collaboration are prioritised in all therapeutic and assessment work.
While our primary focus is on children and adolescents, we also provide assessment and therapeutic support for adults where clinically appropriate.
Parent & Family Support
Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in a child’s wellbeing. We offer support to help families:
Understand their child’s emotional and behavioural needs
Develop practical strategies for home
Navigate school systems and supports
Build confidence and consistency in responding to challenges
While we have a strong focus on children, adolescents, and emerging adulthood, we provide assessment and therapeutic support for people across the lifespan.
School Outreach & Collaboration
We offer outreach services, including:
- School-based therapy sessions
- Observations in educational settings
- Collaboration with teachers and wellbeing teams
- Support with implementing recommendations from assessments
Outreach is particularly helpful for children who struggle to generalise skills from clinic to school environments, and where accessibility to therapy is limited.
Talking Heads Psychology is led by Bonnie German
Bonnie is a Clinical Registrar Psychologist who has recently completed her Master of Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her endorsement program as a clinical psychologist.
Bonnie works across the lifespan, with a strong focus on children, adolescents, emerging adults, and neurodivergent people. She brings experience from both community and hospital mental health settings and is confident supporting complex presentations involving trauma, emotional dysregulation, and neurodevelopmental differences. Bonnie has worked closely with the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing five years, in multiple contexts, including youth justice.
Bonnie is particularly experienced in:
Child and adolescent psychological assessment- ADHD, autism, and learning assessments
- Trauma-informed therapeutic work
- Exposure-based treatment
- Play-based and skills-based therapy
- Working systemically with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
Warm, thoughtful, and collaborative in her approach, Bonnie is committed to helping young people and families feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Getting Started
If you’re unsure whether therapy or assessment is the right next step, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss your concerns and options.
Suite 19/270 Ferntree Gully Road
Notting Hill 3168
Ph: 9802 4654
88 Murrumbeena Road
Murrumbeena 3163
Ph: 0413 041 872
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