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Cecilia Ng
Educational and Developmental Psychologist · Master's in Educational Psychology, University of Hong Kong
Helping children understand how they learn, grow, and thrive.
Cecilia is an experienced Educational and Developmental Psychologist who supports children aged 5 to 12 through therapy, and children aged 3 to 17 through educational and learning assessments. She has over 18 years of experience with children and families across Australia and Hong Kong.
Not accepting new clients at the moment. Ask the team about booking in with her.
- Works withChildren aged 5 to 12 (therapy) and ages 3 to 17 (educational and learning assessments), in English, Cantonese or Mandarin
- Key interestsEducational and learning assessments, and therapy for children aged 5 to 12
- FundingPrivate, Medicare and NDIS clients
Who does Cecilia support?
Cecilia is not accepting new clients at the moment. Ask the team about booking in with her: send an enquiry or call us on 08 8166 4700, and our team will talk through who is available. Cecilia offers two kinds of support: therapy for children aged 5 to 12, and educational and learning assessments for ages 3 to 17. She is not currently conducting ADHD or autism diagnostic assessments.
Ongoing therapy (ages 5 to 12)
- Emotional or behavioural challenges at school
- Difficulties with confidence, motivation, or self-regulation
- Social or peer-related challenges
- Learning-related stress or anxiety
Educational and learning assessments (ages 3 to 17)
- Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia, dysgraphia)
- Learning strengths and challenges
- Cognitive and educational support needs
- Giftedness or intellectual disability
Signs your child might need support
- Your child is struggling at school despite trying their best
- Learning feels harder than it should (reading, writing, maths, attention)
- Your child feels anxious, overwhelmed, or frustrated in the classroom
- Teachers have raised concerns about learning or behaviour
- You want clear answers, and practical support to help your child succeed
Not currently offered by Cecilia
- ADHD diagnostic assessments
- Autism diagnostic assessments
No match on the list. Call us on 08 8166 4700 and we’ll tell you if Cecilia or another psychologist can help.
Don't see your situation? Call us on 08 8166 4700 and our team will talk it through with you.
About Cecilia
Over 18 years working with children and families across Australia and Hong Kong, in school-based, government and private settings
“Hi, I’m Cecilia - an Educational & Developmental Psychologist at Conscious Healthcare SA.”
“I bring over 18 years of experience working with children and families across Australia and Hong Kong, supporting preschool and school-aged children in understanding how they learn, think, and develop.”
“My work focuses on identifying each child’s strengths, learning profile, and educational needs, and helping families and schools put the right supports in place so children can feel more confident and capable.”
Qualifications and registration
A Master’s in Educational Psychology and an Honours degree in Psychology, with over 18 years’ professional experience.
Registration
Registered Psychologist PSY0002760006
Psychology Board of Australia (Ahpra)
Degrees and certificates
- Master’s in Educational Psychology
- University of Hong Kong
- Honours degree in Psychology
- University of Hong Kong
Professional memberships
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS SA)
Experience
Over 18 years’ professional experience across school-based, government and private settings. Strength-based, child-centred and ecological: support considers the child’s learning environment, relationships and day-to-day experiences, with close collaboration with parents and teachers and a focus on long-term, meaningful outcomes, not labels alone. Cecilia works as part of a multidisciplinary team. Professional registrations in Australia, Hong Kong (Hong Kong Psychological Society), the UK (Health and Care Professions Council) and Singapore (Singapore Psychological Society).
Who can call themselves a psychologist?
"Psychologist" is a protected title in Australia. Only people registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, through Ahpra, can use it. You can check any psychologist on the Ahpra register.
What do the professional associations mean?
Cecilia is a member of Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools (APACS SA). Professional associations support their members to keep up with research and good practice.
How does Cecilia work?
What working with Cecilia looks like.
Understanding your child
Time spent learning about your child’s strengths, challenges, and learning context.
Thoughtful, evidence-based support
Assessments and therapy grounded in best practice and real-world application. Sessions are tailored, practical, and focused on helping children build skills they can use in everyday life.
Collaboration with families and schools
Where appropriate, Cecilia works closely with educators to support consistency across environments.
Clear guidance and next steps
Cecilia provides clear, practical recommendations that can be used at home and in school settings, and clear, practical assessment reports.
“We believe children do best when they are understood, not compared.”
Where can you see Cecilia?
Our team can tell you where Cecilia sees people when you ask about booking in with her, on 08 8166 4700.
How will you pay?
Private, Medicare and NDIS clients are all welcome.
Private
No referral needed. You pay for each session directly.
See our current feesMedicare
To claim a Medicare rebate, ask your GP for a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a referral to us. Medicare then covers part of the cost of a limited number of sessions each year, and you pay the gap. Our team can explain what that means for you.
See our current feesNDIS
We're a registered NDIS provider. Psychology is usually funded under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living in your NDIS plan. Once it's in your plan, you can send us a referral. Plan-managed, self-managed and NDIA-managed plans are all accepted.
Support coordinators: the key referral details are at the end of this page.
Send an NDIS referralNot quite the right fit? Meet our other psychologists.
See all our psychologists
How do I get started?
Send us an enquiry and let us know you'd like to see Cecilia, or give us a call. We usually reply within 1 to 2 business days.
- A free first call. Our triage team will talk through your goals, your funding and where you'd like to meet. There's no cost for this call.
- Then your first appointment with Cecilia. Appointments are charged at our usual fees.
Good to have ready
- Medicare: a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP
- NDIS: your NDIS number and plan details, and who manages your plan
Cecilia is not accepting new clients at the moment. To ask about booking in with her, send an enquiry or call us on 08 8166 4700, and our team will talk it through.