Services

Play Therapy

Play therapy meets and responds to the children’s emotional needs.

Some of play therapy's benefits include:

• Development of coping strategies and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-respect
• Learning to fully experience and express feelings positively
• Stronger social skills
• Support children who are struggling with feelings of worry, uncertainty, isolation, and unhappiness.

See the play therapy process

Autism and Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Many parents come to us because something feels different. Your child may be struggling with big emotions, friendships, communication, sensory sensitivities, school, or behaviours that are hard to understand and manage. You do not have to work it out alone.

Our assessment is a thorough, respectful and child-friendly way to understand how your child thinks, communicates and experiences the world. It brings together a detailed interview with you and time with your child, along with a range of professional tests, to help confirm or rule out autism and any other possible neurodivergent or mental health condition.

What the assessment involves

• An interview with the parents/carers
• A 2-hour appointment with your child
• A written assessment report. All assessment reports, at any age, need to be validated by a psychiatrist or paediatrician.

Why the right diagnosis matters

The right diagnosis allows the necessary supports from other professionals to be sought, with the assistance of the NDIS.

Complete the intake form or get in touch to talk about an assessment.

LEGO-Based Therapy

LEGO-Based Therapy is an evidence-based approach designed to help children with Autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, social skills, relationship's difficulties, and concentration.

It is an engaging, interactive, and fun way to work on important skills that can help children succeed in their everyday lives. It is a proven, child-centered approach that can make a real difference in the lives of children.

Parent Coaching

Parent Coaching is based on Filial Therapy which was designed to treat emotional and behavioral difficulties in children by teaching parents how to adequately respond to their children's emotional needs.

Parents will learn easy ways to efficiently dealing with meltdowns, tantrums, and emotional dysregulation.

Mental Health Counselling

Counselling with Barbara, an accredited Allied Health Social Worker and Mental Health Clinician, including support for adults and children affected by family violence. Get in touch to talk about what would suit you.

Consultancy

Barbara is a skilled family violence counsellor and consultant. Get in touch to talk about consultancy.