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Available both in-person and online
Blackburn Road Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
I am Barbara Grabau, Founder and Director of Play Heal Thrive Therapy. I have a Master's Degree in Counselling, am a qualified Play Therapist and a qualified Lego Therapy facilitator. I offer individual play therapy sessions for children aged 2 - 12 years old, Lego Therapy group sessions for children aged 5 - 15 years, and individual counselling for teenagers and adults. For those experiencing challenges in parenting, I also offer parent coaching sessions.
With thirty years of experience working in primary education, my passion lies in working with children experiencing Autism Spectrum Disoder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), language disorders, learnning disabilities, anxiety, depression. phobias, challenging behaviours and school refusal.
If you or your child are in need of support, call or email us today. We are here to help!
Call or Play Heal Thrive Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7500 5626

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waverley Children's Centre

Blackburn Road

Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 map

(03) 7500 5626
I offer on site and some online counselling appointments, have immediate availability and am offering new clients a free 15 minute consult.
I focus on ADHD, Autism and Child 
$156 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (03) 7500 5626
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waverley Children's Centre

Blackburn Road

Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 map

(03) 7500 5626
I offer on site and some online counselling appointments, have immediate availability and am offering new clients a free 15 minute consult.
I focus on ADHD, Autism and Child 
$156 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $156

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Australian Regional Health Gro
  • Bupa
  • GMHBA
  • Grand United
  • HCF
  • Medibank Private
  • NDIS
  • Police Health
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Barbara Kathleen Grabau

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Barbara Kathleen Grabau
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Melbourne University in Education (MoE) Masters Degree in Education (Student Wellbeing) / 2012
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During my teaching career, i obtained a Master's Degree in Education (Student Wellbeing) which gave me sound understanding of what children require in their lives to thrive.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7500 5626
"
During my teaching career, i obtained a Master's Degree in Education (Student Wellbeing) which gave me sound understanding of what children require in their lives to thrive.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7500 5626

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Child

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Stress
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 7500 5626
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Do these issues align with your needs? or (03) 7500 5626

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
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I use a person - centered approach with all my clients. With teenagers and adults I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and in some circunstances, Cogitive Behaviour Therapy. In your first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and then discuss the most appropriate way of helping you progress.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7500 5626
"
I use a person - centered approach with all my clients. With teenagers and adults I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and in some circunstances, Cogitive Behaviour Therapy. In your first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and then discuss the most appropriate way of helping you progress.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7500 5626

Location

Primary Location

Waverley Children's Centre

Blackburn Road

Mount Waverley, VIC 3149

(03) 7500 5626

Nearby Areas

"
I offer on site and some online counselling appointments, have immediate availability and am offering new clients a free 15 minute consult.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7500 5626
"
I offer on site and some online counselling appointments, have immediate availability and am offering new clients a free 15 minute consult.
Photo of Barbara Kathleen Grabau - Play Heal Thrive Therapy, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Play Heal Thrive Therapy
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7500 5626