Dr Judith Locke

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Judith Locke PhD is a registered clinical psychologist specialising in modern parenting, family wellbeing and academic environments. Her practical strategies help parents and teachers assist children to become confident and capable as they develop their maturity and independence. Judith primarily works with schools around Australia and internationally, delivering keynotes, training and information sessions about the best ways to improve children’s wellbeing in a time when parenting has changed significantly from previous generations.  

She’s also written the bestselling books for parents, The Bonsai Child and The Bonsai Student. Both give practical and effective strategies to build children’s resilience, confidence and capability in the home and in their schooling. Judith also wrote a weekly parenting column for The Sunday Mail in Australia for over five years. 

Her new book, Raising Anxiety, co-authored with Dr. Danielle Einstein PhD, examines how today’s popular approaches to caring for children, changing beliefs about how to support them, and easier access to technology are making children more anxious and less prepared to handle typical tasks and day-to-day responsibilities.