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Mrs Lydia Black
Psychologist
“An experienced psychologist, working with children and adults. Lydia is experienced in developmental, perinatal and sport psychology”
About Me
As an experienced clinical psychologist, Lydia supports children and adults navigating life's complexities. She understands unique needs from early development to the perinatal period and in sport. Lydia helps clients explore their experiences, offering a calm and adaptable space. Her broad expertise ensures a tailored approach. She guides individuals and families to build resilience and find clearer paths forward.
Approach
Clients often come wanting clearer steps, so I work through short, focused sessions that break challenges into manageable experiments suited to developmental stage, perinatal transitions or performance settings. Based in Hobart, I offer weekly in-person and secure online sessions in English, and I adapt pacing for children, adolescents, parents and athletes. Sessions blend gentle exploration, practical skill-building and collaborative planning, with simple between-session tasks when helpful to practice new habits. This way of working tends to suit families and individuals seeking steady, tangible progress.
Services
Services Offered:
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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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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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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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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:
- •All ages
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Organisations
- •Under Fives
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
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Pregnancy & Fertility Issues
The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.
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Professional Title:
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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Qualifications
University of Tasmania
Registrations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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