Derek

Mr Derek Cohen

Clinical Psychologist

“Derek has worked with children and their families for over 35 years, specialising in ADHD, ASD, behavioural and emotional disorders.”

About Me

I guide children and their families through the complexities of ADHD, ASD, and emotional or behavioural challenges. With over 35 years of dedicated experience, I offer a calm, consistent space where young people can feel understood. We work together to develop tailored strategies, helping families navigate daily life with greater ease and connection. My approach supports children in building confidence and finding their own unique strengths.

Approach

Work unfolds through steady, predictable sessions that honour each child's pace and family routines while keeping things practical. Based in Perth, I meet with children, adolescents and parents in English, usually face-to-face, and keep sessions focused, time-limited and deliberate so progress is clear between visits. I use gentle observation, scaffolded tasks and clear home–school steps we design together, reviewing what works and adapting as needs shift. Families looking for pragmatic, consistent support tend to find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

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    Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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    Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Children
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Professional Title:

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    Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

University of Cape Town; Rhodes University

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); APB.

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Derek Cohen Clinical Psychologist

In-person

Rossmoyne

Perth, Western Australia

Australia