Dr Monica Chester is a Clinical Psychologist holding a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), alongside qualifications in education and applied science. She works with children and their families to create tailored, evidence-based treatment plans, drawing on experience across schools, hospitals and private clinics. Monica supports families through a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, behavioural issues, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties and family stress. She takes a holistic, family-centred approach, working alongside parents and schools to support better outcomes for children. Monica is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She sees toddlers and children through primary school age, as well as parents with children of all ages.

Adjustment and life transition challenges, ADHD, Anger and Impulsivity issues, Anxiety, worries and fears, Attachment, Autism (ASD), Behavioural problems and discipline, Boundary settings, Bullying, Conflict resolution, Disability, Family stress, separation and divorce, Grief and loss, Interpersonal skills, Learning and motivation issues, Low mood and mood disturbance, Low self-esteem, Neurodivergence, OCD, Parenting support, Relationships, Resilience, Separation and adjustment concerns, School refusal, Sibling rivalry, Sleep, Social challenges, Tantrums, Technology addiction, Toilet training

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)(Honours), Deakin University, Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies, Deakin University, Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), Deakin University

• Language: English