Operation Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 6:00pm
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm
John
Blythe
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Director - John Blythe Child Psychology Clinics
Director - Hornsby-Kuringai Psychology Clnic
Adjunct Fellow - Western Sydney University
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Favourite Game as a kid: Monopoly
Favourite TV Show as a kid: Bewitched
Favourite Colour: Orange (unless it's NRL season - then it's RED & GREEN)
Why are you a Child Psychologist?: Because life is wonderful but also very difficult at times. Through it all, people are amazing. Sometimes we just need another person to help us see the truth, wisdom and strength that are available to us but we can't quite see yet. I love being able to help in that process, especially with kids, teens and parents, because the changes we can make early on will last for a lifetime.
John founded the clinic in order to help people. Since 2004 we have been working with young people and families in greater Western Sydney for 20 years!
Starting out with just two small office rooms in a building on Bessemer Street, Blacktown.
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Moving to our current clinic on Richmond Rd, Blacktown in 2009 and having grown from just two clinicians to a dynamic team of child psychologists, educational psychologists, mental health practitioners, and mental health social workers we can now help more people than ever.
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Blacktown, Macarthur, Nepean
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John & his team at JBCP are committed to providing evidence-based assessment, diagnosis and treatment for the many challenges facing children, adolescents, young adults (and their families).
BLACK TOWN
Amanda Goh
Clinical Child Psychologist
Educational & Development Psychologist
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Favourite Game as a kid: Connect 4
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Favourite TV Show as a kid: Playschool
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Favourite Colour: Turquoise
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Why are you a Child Psychologist?: I love interacting with children and find great joy in being part of the team to equip the families to giving the best possible start for their children as well as seeing the transformation early intervention has on children and adolescents facing various different emotional and behavioural challenges.
Aiden
Blythe
JBCP Blacktown
Provisional Psychologist
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Dragana Ninkovic
JBCP Blacktown
Registered Psychologist
Favourite Game as a kid: Monopoly (I like the card version now)
Favourite TV Show as a kid: The sleepover club
Favourite Colour: Rose Gold
Why are you a Child Psychologist?: Working with children brings me so much joy, and I always feel so inspired when I see my young clients progress. I am dedicated and super passionate about making a difference in the field of mental health within my community, and I’m so honoured and blessed to be honing my craft right in Western Sydney. I’ve been welcomed into this world with so much warmth, and I feel like I’m right where I belong.
Sakina Deen
JBCP Blacktown
Registered Psychologist
Favourite Game/Pastime as a kid: Badminton / Baseball
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Favourite Movie as a kid: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Favourite Colour: I love all the colours !
Why are you a Child Psychologist?: With a passion for interpersonal relationships and a curiosity about the human experience, I was naturally drawn to the discipline of psychology. Being a provisional psychologist at John Blythe Child Psychology gives me great joy to be around children and be able to make little difference in their great journey ahead. I believe that the impact of childhood memories and experiences stays with the child lifelong and that I want to make it better in any way possible to equip children with that, one day at a time.
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Ashleigh Foulstone
JBCP Blacktown
Provisional Psychologist / NDIS Specialist Team
Favourite Game/Pastime as a kid: Tomb Raider or Tony Hawk Underground
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Favourite TV Show as a kid: Power Puff Girls
Favourite Colour: Orange
Why are you a Child Psychologist?: Being able to work with children in the field of psychology brings me great pleasure, as we as health professionals are able to see first hand the growth in our clients. Knowing that we can provide children with the support they need is very rewarding. As they grow older they may forget who we are but they will remember what we have done collectively.
Pooja Nair
JBCP Blacktown
Provisional Psychologist / NDIS Specialist Team
Favourite Game/Pastime as a kid: Club penguin
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Favourite TV Show as a kid: SpongeBob
Favourite Colour: Blue and pink
Why are you a Child Psychologist?: I always knew I wanted to work in a profession that involved helping others. I picked working with children because having the opportunity to make a positive impact on their wellbeing while they are so young, sounds extremely meaningful to me. I deeply hope that the work I do with children will allow for them to reach their full potential so that they can do amazing things in life.
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Yvonne Scanlan
JBCP Blacktown
Provisional Psychologist / NDIS Specialist Team
Favourite Game/Pastime as a kid: Building forts in the bush, roller skating and fishing
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Favourite TV Show as a kid: Flintstones, Jetsons
Favourite Colour: Blue
Why are you a Child Psychologist?:
I have 4 kids of my own and I enjoy connecting with them and seeing them learn, grow and change. I have enjoyed helping kids who face difficulties and helping them to better understand themselves and deal with the difficulties they face. I am super excited to be working with kids and the opportunity to learn and grow in the field.
JBCP Blacktown
Provisional Psychologist / NDIS Specialist Team
Favourite Game/Pastime as a kid: Building forts in the bush, roller skating and fishing
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Favourite TV Show as a kid: Flintstones, Jetsons
Favourite Colour: Blue
Why are you a Child Psychologist?:
I have 4 kids of my own and I enjoy connecting with them and seeing them learn, grow and change. I have enjoyed helping kids who face difficulties and helping them to better understand themselves and deal with the difficulties they face. I am super excited to be working with kids and the opportunity to learn and grow in the field.
Michelle Rahme
Shamma Jahan
Caitlin Clague
JBCP Blacktown - Registered Psychologist
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Favourite Childhood Games: Animal Crossing & Nintendogs
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Charlie and Lola
Favourite Colour: Sage Green
Why are you a child psychologist: I am dedicated to early intervention and firmly believe that all children should have access to the tools and skills necessary to manage their day-to-day challenges effectively. By helping children and their caregivers gain insight into themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, my aim is to provide them with the resources needed to address difficulties and enhance their overall well-being in a supportive and comforting manner.
