Psychologists help kids with lots of things, but the biggest reason is so that you can start feeling better. Maybe you're having trouble getting along with your friends, your brothers or sisters, or your mum or dad. Or maybe you're having problems with learning or paying attention in class.

Other reasons to see a psychologist could be that you're very shy and have trouble making friends, or that you feel sad, afraid, angry or anxious a lot of the time. Or sometimes you might need support during a hard time like if your parents get divorced, or if someone close to you dies. And sometimes kids can be the victims of abuse.
These are all types of problems that can often get better when you see a psychologist. 

Seeing a psychologist is a little different from visiting the doctor. During an appointment, you can sit on a comfortable couch, or on a bean bag. You might talk, play games, or draw pictures. Your psychologist will want to understand what has been worrying you the most and they will want to get to know you. It is also really important for you to get to know them too.

You should always feel safe when you see a psychologist. That means that you don't have to talk about anything you don't want to talk about. You can have your mum, dad, or carer come in with you if this helps you to feel more comfortable. Sometimes kids prefer to come in by themselves, and this is okay too.

At future visits, you and your psychologist will work on solving the problems together to help you to start to feel better. You might have regular appointments over a number of weeks. You might be asked to set goals for yourself or to keep a journal describing your feelings between visits. Reviewing this journal at your appointments can help you track your progress.

Some kids think that that getting this kind of help means that they are weird or not okay, or that other kids might tease them. But that is not true. Lots of kids have the same kinds of worries and if you need help, then seeing a psychologist can be a really helpful thing to do.