MLA Psychology today announced the expanded availability of child and adolescent psychology services delivered by Tahlia Rahme, an AHPRA-registered psychologist whose neuroaffirming approach is reshaping how young people and their families access meaningful psychological support across Victoria and Australia.

Tahlia Rahme provides warm, evidence-informed psychology for children, adolescents, and young adults through in-home sessions in selected northern Melbourne suburbs, school-based sessions where appropriate, and telehealth consultations available to families nationwide. Her practice supports a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, school refusal, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning-related challenges, low mood, and broader family wellbeing.

"Families often reach out at a point when a young person is feeling overwhelmed, withdrawing, or finding everyday demands harder than expected," said Tahlia Rahme, Psychologist at MLA Psychology. "My approach begins with connection. Every young person deserves to feel heard, respected and understood for who they are — not pressured to fit a narrow idea of normal. Whether a child is navigating school refusal or an adolescent is working through identity and self-esteem, therapy should be a safe and collaborative space that builds on their existing strengths."

Rahme's practice is grounded in a neuroaffirming philosophy — one that actively respects the identity, sensory needs, communication differences, and emotional worlds of neurodivergent young people. Sessions are tailored to each individual's age, goals, interests, and support context, with therapy drawing on developmentally appropriate approaches and evidence-based frameworks.

The service accommodates multiple funding pathways to remove barriers for families across Victoria and beyond. NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed are welcomed where psychology support aligns with their plan goals, while Medicare rebates may be available through a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan. Private referrals require no prior documentation to begin an enquiry.

With increasing national demand for neurodiversity-affirming psychological services for young people, MLA Psychology's flexible delivery model — spanning in-home, school-based, and telehealth formats — positions Tahlia Rahme's practice as a meaningful resource for families in Melbourne's northern suburbs and beyond.

Families interested in beginning a gentle enquiry can contact the Tahlia Rahme at https://mlapsychology.com/tahliarahme/, by phone at (07) 5606 1784, or by email at [email protected].