Helen Tootell is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and Psychologist based in Bundoora, VIC. Her practice is located at Shop 1, 445 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora VIC 3083.
Helen helps children, young people, and families when things feel a bit stuck. That might be around learning, school routines, or development milestones. At times, families come in because their child is finding emotions hard to manage, or because behaviour at home and at school is causing lots of stress.
Sessions can focus on counselling and behavioural therapy. The aim is to make sense of what is going on, and then work step by step on practical changes. In many cases, the work also includes anxiety management techniques, especially when worries are getting in the way of sleep, confidence, or day-to-day activities.
When a clearer picture is needed, Helen can provide child development assessments. These assessments help families understand a child’s strengths and challenges, and they can guide the next steps. It’s usually not about one quick answer. Instead, it’s about gathering information in a careful way, so planning feels more grounded.
Parenting support is also a big part of the work. Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, especially when everyone is running on little sleep and big emotions. Helen looks at what is happening in real life, then helps put supports in place that fit the family’s routines. That might include strategies for communication, behaviour expectations, and calming down when things get tense.
Helen’s approach is calm and practical. Over time, families often find they can respond to hard moments with more patience and less guesswork. If you’re looking for support in the Bundoora area for development, behaviour, anxiety, or parenting challenges, Helen can help get things moving in a clear and manageable direction.