Child & Adolescent Psychology in Canberra & Surrounding Regions
Comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-informed therapy for children and adolescents experiencing ADHD, autism, learning differences, and emotional or behavioural challenges. Helping families better understand their child.
Whether through comprehensive assessment, therapy, or both, our goal is to provide clarity, practical guidance, and confidence to support each child's development and wellbeing.
Services
Supporting children, adolescents and their families across Canberra and surrounding regions.
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We provide comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-informed therapy to help families better understand their child and support their development at home, school, and in everyday life.
What you can expect
Meet Dr. Eliza Ahmed
PhD, MAPS, MAAPi, FCEDP, FAEDPA
Dr Eliza Ahmed is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist with more than 15 years' experience supporting children, adolescents, and their families. Through comprehensive assessment and evidence-informed therapy, she helps families better understand their child, providing clear explanations, practical recommendations, and compassionate guidance to help families move forward with confidence.
Not sure where to start?
Every child's situation is unique. If you're unsure whether assessment, therapy, or both may be helpful, we're happy to talk through your concerns and help you determine the best next step for your child. Please send us a brief note about what has brought you here. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible, typically within 1–2 business days.
If it is an emergency, we ask that you contact one of the services we have detailed below.
Confidentiality
All information and records relating to clients are kept strictly confidential. Information will not be disclosed to any person or organisation without appropriate authority. There are limited exceptions to confidentiality, which will be explained to you prior to the initial session.
Professional Registrations
Eliza is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency's (AHPRA) Psychology Board of Australia. She holds membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi). She is a Fellow of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists (CEDP) and the Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association (AEDPA).​​​
Disclaimer
The information on the Dickson Psychology website is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice and must not be used to diagnose, treat, or assess any psychological condition, or as a substitute for seeking qualified professional support. In an emergency, call 000.​​​
