Dr Niluka Coelho
“I am dedicated to providing kind, compassionate care to my patients. It is my sincere belief that all children deserve to feel seen, understood and looked after. I strive to work alongside families in order to facilitate health and wellbeing for every child. This is my life’s work and brings me great joy.”
Dr Niluka Coelho
Special Interests
Dr. Coelho specialises in medical and developmental conditions affecting children from birth to 16 years.
Unsettled babies, reflux, infant feeding difficulties
Having a new baby join your family is a wonderful thing. However it can be challenging, especially if your baby is unsettled, has feeding difficulties or poor weight gain. I will care for your baby and guide you through this time.
Asthma, eczema and allergies
Australia has one of the highest rates of allergies in the world. Allergies can be seasonal, triggered by diet or the environment. These conditions can really impact your child’s quality of life.
It may be possible to identify what your child is reacting to and to modify your child’s environment and nutrition to alleviate these symptoms.
Gastrointestinal conditions
It is increasingly recognised that a healthy gut is very important. I look after children with constipation, coeliac disease and other conditions that affect the digestive system.
Optimising treatment and gut function can make a significant difference to your child’s health and wellbeing.
Giftedness and Twice exceptionality (2e)
Your gifted child has enormous potential. This will be realised if their giftedness is recognised, encouraged and accommodated.These children learn differently and often experience life more intensely than other children. They can be at risk of underachievement and of feelings of isolation and anxiety. I will guide you in understanding the world of the gifted and help you advocate for your child in getting the support and opportunities they need and deserve.
ADHD, anxiety and learning difficulties
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is very common. Children with this can be full of energy, creativity and curiosity.
However it can present difficulties, particularly in the classroom, with learning and with relationships. Our children have to negotiate a world that is often complicated and stressful. As a result, anxiety is becoming increasingly common in young people.
I have a holistic approach to identify the contributing factors that we can address to improve the quality of life of your child and family.
Developmental differences and Autism Spectrum
When children deviate from the typical developmental trajectory, it can be a difficult journey to navigate for families. I try to understand whether there is an identifiable medical reason for these differences. Often there is not and these children are beautiful, whole and worthy as they are. However negotiating the world can be more challenging. There may be sensory sensitivities, anxiety, social or learning difficulties. I will help you access supports and therapies for your child in order to maximise their developmental potential, wellbeing and happiness.