Dr Eliza Ahmed

Empowering children and families in the Canberra area

Dr Eliza Ahmed is an experienced Educational and Developmental Psychologist dedicated to fostering positive change in the lives of children, adolescents, and families. With a passion for early intervention and evidence-based practices, she operates a private practice in Dickson, ACT, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to address a variety of challenges.

Understanding and addressing diverse needs

Dr. Ahmed understands that every child is unique and therefore utilizes a tailored approach to assess and treat each individual's needs. She operates from a client-centered perspective, working collaboratively with families to identify and overcome challenges. Her areas of expertise include:

• Developmental assessments and diagnoses: Identifying learning disorders, attention and behavioural difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays in young children.
• Therapy for children and adolescents: Managing anxiety, depression, selective mutism, OCD, challenging behaviour, separation anxiety, and social difficulties.
• Parental support: Dr. Ahmed provides guidance and strategies to assist parents in supporting their children, including effective communication, behavioural management techniques, and empowering parenting approaches.

Evidence-based and client-centered approach

Dr. Ahmed stays current with the latest research and utilizes various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness and Solution Focused Therapy
• Programs like Cool Kids, Secret Agent Society, and Tuning into Kids
• Art therapy, sand / play therapy, relaxation and breathing techniques

A dedicated professional with extensive experience

Dr. Ahmed holds a PhD in Psychology from Australian National University and is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is also a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Empowering families through understanding and support

Dr. Ahmed believes in open and collaborative communication, providing clients and their families with clear explanations and tailored strategies. Her goal is to empower individuals to take control of their own development and achieve lasting positive changes in their lives.