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Rifkin Psychology is a Telehealth Practice that works collaboratively with clients to support wellbeing and psychological functioning, offering a respectful and supportive therapeutic environment. Rifkin Psychology practice focuses on identifying strengths and working towards client-identified goals.

Rifkin Psychology is led by Julian Rifkin, a registered general psychologist with a background in elite sport and business leadership, who provides psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults.

About Julian Rifkin

    • Prior to his work in psychology, Julian led and managed successful businesses in healthcare and medical sectors, both in Australia and internationally.  

    • Julian’s background in sport—as a coach, manager, and competitor—has shaped his appreciation for the value of encouragement, teamwork, and connection.

    • Julian is the father of four adult children, all of whom have competed at elite levels of sport and have since gone on to run their own businesses or build successful professional careers.  

    • This experience informs his work with children, adolescents, adults, and families.

    • Master of Professional Psychology (Distinction)

    • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

    • Bachelor of Laws

    • Bachelor of Arts

    • Post Graduate Certificate in Communication in Professions and Organisations

  • Psychology Board, AHPRA registration number PSY0002707628

    Australian Psychological Society

    • Programs aimed at helping young people manage anxiety and related difficulties.  

    • Cool Little Kids Anxiety prevention program (for children at preschool age around 3 to 6 years – teaching young children through their parents).

    • Cool Kids Anxiety Program for children (for approx. grades 1 to 6; around 7 to 12 years of age).

    • Cool Kids Chilled Anxiety Program for Adolescents (grades 7 to 12; approx. 13 to 17 years of age).

    • Cool Kids Autism Spectrum Adaption programs (young people from 7 to 17 years of age).