CHILD THERAPY SESSIONS
It's tough being a child in today's world. Often unable to express what they are feeling, I hear often from parents, family and teachers of how a child is struggling at home and at school, and their distress is showing in their behaviour. They may be having trouble following rules, may be withdrawn and quiet, or aggressive and fighting with friends and adults. I offer individual counselling and play therapy for children to help with addressing these issues, in a sensitive and developmentally appropriate way.
PARENT:CHILD RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
Parent:Child Relationship Therapy, otherwise known as Filial Therapy, is a form of play therapy where parents are trained in therapeutic skills to provide special play time sessions with their children. In this way the parent becomes the "therapist", and becomes skilled at working with their children to understand their feelings and emotions, to respond and communicate effectively, to set appropriate limits, and to strengthen their parent:child bond.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker​, with over 12 years experience in the field, I offer clinical supervision at affordable rates.
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Areas of Expertise include:
AMHSW accreditation and Clinical Social Work Practice
Trauma, Grief and Loss
Child Centered Play Therapy
Child and Family Practice
Mental Health
Focussed Psychological Strategies
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Sessions can be in person or via telehealth.
ADOLESCENT THERAPY SESSIONS
Adolescence is a time of immense growth and strong emotions. Adolescents can experience changes in their physical development, emotions, thinking and behaviour, as they focus on building their identity towards independence and adulthood.
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This stage of development can be challenging and confusing for some adolescents and their families, and therapeutic support can assist with navigating this transition more easily.
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PARENT SUPPORT SESSIONS
Parenting is one of life's greatest challenges, and can be the most rewarding, especially with the right skills and support.
I work with biological parents, step-parents and partners, carers, grandparents:
- to better understand their child's experience
- to respond 'therapeutically' - with understanding and acceptance
- to understand how their child interprets the world, trauma and how this impacts their behaviour
- to set effective limits and boundaries for behaviour
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Sessions can be face to face or via telehealth.
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CASE CONSULTATION
Consultation sessions for families/carers, support services, schools, kindergartens, childcare centres etc can be provided, to assist those working with a child to think through issues and develop plans for support.
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