Dr. Elizabeth Seeley-Wait is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in child, adolescent and family matters. She is an active researcher and clinician with over 10 years of clinical experience. Dr. Seeley-Wait has trained at the University of Massachusetts, Harvard University and Yale University. She holds a Masters in Human Development (child focus) and a Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology. She is the founder of The Children’s Psychology Clinic (www.thechildrenspsychologyclinic.com.au) and Northern Sydney Psychology Clinic (www.northernsydneypsychology.com.au) both located in Sydney, Australia.
Dr Elizabeth Seeley-Wait
Recent Posts
Mindful parenting – Part 1
There’s been a lot of attention on mindfulness and the benefits of this form of meditation. Mindfulness can be described as a particular way to deliberately pay attention to something that you have chosen. Mindfulness exercises usually have peo....
Prevention and treatment of Post-natal Depression
Prevention and Treatment of Post-Natal Depression In the last article, Post-Natal Depression (PND) was defined and the warning signs were discussed. It is important to be aware of what will help prevent PND and that there is effective treatment f....
What is Post-Natal Depression?
Seems like Post-Natal Depression has received more attention lately – which is very positive. However, despite increased awareness, PND is still often under-recognised and often misunderstood. One of the most common misconceptions is that it is....
Boosting Self Confidence in Your Children
Most people believe that self-confidence is an invaluable asset and sometimes it may seem as though you either “have it” or you “don’t”. I often hear parents talk about wishing their child could have more. They wonder if they have any i....
Scared of the Dark
Probably one of the most common difficulty children can present with is anxiety. The range of anxieties is great and intensities can vary from being a “little fear” to a debilitating phobia. One of the most common childhood fears is fear of t....
When Is It Time To Seek The Help Of A Child Psychologist? Part Two
What Do Children/Parents Get Out of Seeing a Child Psychologist? Many people who are aware I am a child psychologist ask me, “What are the sorts of difficulties that you see the most?” or “What are the reasons people decide to see a child psy....
When Is It Time to Seek the Help of a Child Psychologist?
Deciding to seek specialist help for your child-related problem can sometimes be a tricky decision. It is often the case that clients of mine come to their first session reporting that they have mulled over the decision for months and even sometime....
Bullying In Primary School – What To Do?
Bullying is likely to have been around since formal schooling began. However, it seems like only recently that society has become aware of its very negative impact on children and the role adults (e.g., teachers, administrators, parents) should/can....
3 Family Rules
In a previous article, I mentioned that I would be tackling the topic of “rules” in the family home. The topic of rules seems a bit traditional and putting them up in your home may even seem “over-the-top”. However, if you think about ....
Quality Time Over the Holidays
Spending time together these holidays: What to do with the kids to promote their well-being? Very often parents ask me, “How can I better my relationship with my children?” Many parents or caregivers find that their lives are so hectic that the....