Pratiksha Gopal

Mental Health Social Work Registrar

Pratiksha is a qualified Social Worker with a background in Psychological Science. With over 6 years experience, she has a commitment to supporting and advocating for the positive wellbeing of children and families. Her passion is promoting early mental health and engaging individualised support for children. She has a strong commitment to informing her work through evidence-based practices and a commitment to lifelong learning. 

Pratiksha supports children in understanding and managing their emotions, behaviour, and relationships in a safe and developmentally appropriate way.

We work with young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, social challenges, school stress, trauma and family changes. Therapy includes play-based and creative approaches, emotional skills development, parent support and collaboration with schools and other professionals.

Families are actively involved where appropriate, recognising the important role of caregivers in a child’s mental health and wellbeing.

She informs her practice methods through Expressive Therapies, Creative Arts and Play based interventions. Pratiksha is also able to provide parental support informed through training in Triple P Parenting and 123 Magic Parenting Programs.