Anna Cohen & Co

Dr Anna Cohen has worked with children, young people and families for over 25 years in government and non-government organisations. She has strong skills in assessing, diagnosing and treating children presenting with psychiatric, emotional and behavioural problems and in assisting parents in implementing parent management strategies. Dr Anna Cohen has a special interest in working with treatment-resistant children. She writes extensively on parenting and is passionate about helping parents develop skills and confidence in raising their children. Dr Anna Cohen is committed to supporting families with the difficult challenges they often face and, in doing so, helping children and young people to re-engage with ordinary everyday childhood tasks.

Sydney’s leading clinical child psychologist, Dr Anna Cohen, has launched two new online programs for parents of children struggling with anxiety and behavioural problems.

The programs are designed as an alternative to traditional in-person therapy, allowing more families to access professional support.

“Parents can access the programs from the comfort of their homes and work through them at their own pace, making them a flexible option for busy families,” Dr Cohen explains. “Traditional face-to-face therapy can be difficult to access, with lengthy waiting lists and session times before and after school at a premium. Many parents also find it hard to fit extra appointments into their busy work schedules, so these courses are a convenient alternative.”

“The programs will be particularly helpful for families experiencing resistance or reluctance from their child to attend therapy,” Dr Cohen adds. “They can also be helpful for parents who want to try addressing problems themselves in the first instance, as online courses can be a less intimidating and engaging way to teach parents useful strategies – however, the programs are not a replacement for in-person sessions for those children currently in therapy.”