Big Bear's Treehouse
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2 (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Tallai, QLD 4213
Let's Connect (07) 3186 8548
Play Therapy & Trauma Support for Children, Families & Parents
Many families reach out while navigating big emotions, behavioural changes, anxiety, or withdrawal. Some seek support after trauma, sexual abuse, or family disruption, while others want help with emotional regulation, sibling conflict, or developmental changes. Parents hope to feel more connected and work with someone who meets their child through play rather than pressure. I also offer Becoming Through Play — a gentle program helping adults reconnect with playful, nurturing experiences.
I’m Julie Anderson, a Play Therapist and Counsellor based practicing in Northern NSW and South East QLD with a clinic in Tweed Heads. I use child-centred play therapy, trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches to support emotional growth. I work with a wide range of challenges, including sexual abuse and complex trauma, always at the child’s pace.
Starting therapy can feel daunting. I focus on creating spaces that feel safe, consistent and respectful. Whether your child is processing difficult experiences or needs extra support to thrive, I’d love to help. I offer therapy where the child feels most comfortable through my outreach service.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Big Bear's Treehouse now - (07) 3186 8548
Let's Connect (07) 3186 8548
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- Emergency Services Health
- Phoenix Health
- Police Health
- St Lukes Health
Big Bear's Treehouse
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Julie Anderson
- In Practice for 10 years
- Certificate from Centre for Play therapy Child Centred Play Therapy / 2018
- Degree/Diploma from University of New England in Masters Counselling (Masters) Counselling / 2024
Counsellor: Julie Anderson
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Child
- Behavioural Issues
- Sexual Abuse
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused