Child & Adolescent Psychology

May Psychology is the service area through which clinicians at May Health provide developmentally informed mental health support for infants, children, adolescents, and their families. Clinicians working in this area have experience and further training in child and adolescent development, enabling care that is responsive to each stage of growth.

Mental health needs can arise at any point in childhood. Clinicians support families from the perinatal period through to young adulthood and may draw on other May Health services when additional input is appropriate.

During the perinatal and infant years, parents may experience challenges related to bonding, adjustment, or early development. Clinicians assist parents to reflect on their experiences, understand their infant’s needs, and navigate the transition into parenthood. When concerns arise — such as early developmental differences or symptoms of post-natal depression — follow-up within May Health can be arranged where suitable.

As children begin school and gain independence, emotional, social, academic, or behavioural concerns may become more noticeable. Parents may observe changes such as persistent anxiety, mood fluctuations, withdrawal, peer difficulties, or school-related stress. Clinicians offer evidence-based support to help children and families understand and manage these experiences, and consultation with broader support networks can be included when helpful.

Adolescence brings significant developmental changes, including identity exploration, increasing social complexity, and greater autonomy. Young people may experience challenges such as anxiety, depression, academic pressures, body image concerns, family conflict, or uncertainty about identity and relationships. Clinicians provide support for adolescents and, where appropriate, involve families or networks to assist them through this stage of development.

Clinicians working within the May Psychology service area are committed to providing evidence-based, developmentally informed care for children, adolescents, and families as they navigate the challenges and transitions of growth.

May Health also offers coordinated support through its medical and assessment services. Our GP provides mental health–focused general practice care, and our assessment clinicians deliver formal autism spectrum disorder and psychoeducational evaluations. These services can contribute to diagnostic clarification and inform treatment planning when further understanding is needed.