Where creativity meets psychological clarity, and parental vision meets action.

Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, therapeutic approaches aim to engage children in the session while the psychologist identifies patterns, unhelpful belief systems, core roots of anxiety & behavioural difficulties, and skill deficits.

Our Approach

Supporting children who feel too much, shut down, or struggle to cope — and helping parents feel confident again.

Emotional and anxiety struggles

  • Separation anxiety

  • School refusal

  • Worry, overthinking, fears

Behavioural challenges

  • Big emotional outbursts

  • Defiance or shutdown

  • Impulsivity

Social & confidence issues

  • Friendship difficulties

  • Low self-esteem

  • Sensitivity or withdrawal

What therapy actually looks like

  • Play-based + structured CBT/DBT approaches

    • Play includes; art therapy, sand tray therapy or play therapy

  • Emotional regulation skills

  • Parent updates into what is happening for the child

    • Uniquely designed home interventions and parent coaching to support their child at home

  • School Support - advocating, attending school for observations, and developing a report with recommendations (where appropriate)

Our process

  • Working with children aged 4-12

  • Parent involvement is central to treatment

  • We liaise with schools when appropriate - providing observations on site, and recommendations where appropriate

  • Clear, practical strategies for home use, and parent training in these strategies

 

In-person and remote options

Our office is conveniently located in Erina, with plenty of parking near the Service NSW. Servicing the central coast including:

  • Gosford, Springfield, Green Point, Erina, Holgate, Matcham, Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca, Kincumber, Woy woy and surrounding areas.

  • Telehealth available for parent appointments only.