Vivienne Wisniewski is an educational and developmental psychologist who also works as a psychologist in North Melbourne. Her practice is at 203 Peel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051.
Vivienne supports children and adolescents who may be finding school or home life tough. This can look like learning challenges, worries that get in the way, or behaviour that feels hard to manage. At times, families are dealing with changes as well, like starting school, moving year levels, or new routines that take time to settle.
Sessions focus on helping young people understand what’s going on for them, and finding practical ways to cope. The goal is to make day-to-day life feel more workable. In many cases, work also includes figuring out what triggers certain reactions, and what supports seem to help most.
Alongside therapy, Vivienne provides behavioural assessments and screenings. These are often used to get a clearer picture of strengths and needs, and to guide next steps. If a child or teen is struggling, an assessment can help families and schools move from guessing to a plan that makes sense.
Parents and carers are a key part of the process. Parent counselling and support can cover how to respond to behaviours, how to set routines that stick, and how to reduce stress at home. It’s not about blaming anyone. It’s about giving families tools they can actually use.
School consultations and recommendations are also part of the work. Vivienne can help think through what might support a student in class, in the playground, or during transitions. This may include suggestions for adjustments, communication, and strategies that help a student participate more comfortably.
Vivienne’s approach stays grounded and child-focused. She tends to explain things in plain language, so families know what’s happening and what comes next. You can expect sessions that take time to listen, and support that builds step by step over time.