Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Burwood, VIC
My therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
My therapeutic approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Art and Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on what feels most helpful.
No matter your age or where you are in life, there are times when things can feel overwhelming or uncertain. I offer both in-person and online counselling to support you through these challenges.
In our sessions, I aim to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and explore what’s been going on for you at your own pace. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or family challenges, I am here to walk alongside you with care and empathy.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Art and Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on what feels most helpful.
No matter your age or where you are in life, there are times when things can feel overwhelming or uncertain. I offer both in-person and online counselling to support you through these challenges.
In our sessions, I aim to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and explore what’s been going on for you at your own pace. Whether you are dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or family challenges, I am here to walk alongside you with care and empathy.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
Karinya offers high quality professional counselling services to anyone regardless of race, gender, lifestyle, religion, or status.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Over the years, I've trained in a range of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT-based play therapy.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth.
作为一名注册心理健康社工，我可以用中文（普通话）或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战，我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您，一起寻找前进的方向。
Over the years, I've trained in a range of approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and CBT-based play therapy.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth.
作为一名注册心理健康社工，我可以用中文（普通话）或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战，我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您，一起寻找前进的方向。
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
Hello and welcome. I'm Dania, a fully registered General Psychologist and founder of Solace Mind Psychology. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Aston University (UK), a Master of Counselling from Monash University, and I'm currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Federation University to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I work with clients aged 5 to 89, offer Australia-wide telehealth, ADHD assessments, and compassionate, evidence-based care in a warm, culturally inclusive environment.
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Claire is a warm and understanding psychologist; passionate about getting to know each client's individual needs and history. She works with adolescents and adults presenting with a range of concerns including complex trauma, attachment and relationship issues, anxiety, burnout, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and life transitions. She also has experience supporting individuals exploring neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism. Claire’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based.
Claire is a warm and understanding psychologist; passionate about getting to know each client's individual needs and history. She works with adolescents and adults presenting with a range of concerns including complex trauma, attachment and relationship issues, anxiety, burnout, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and life transitions. She also has experience supporting individuals exploring neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism. Claire’s approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and evidence-based.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Goodsky supports adults and teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation — often after traditional treatments haven't delivered lasting change. Goodsky's multidisciplinary team designs a fully personalised, one-on-one program for each client using a bottom-up, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Goodsky offers private beachside retreats on the Sunshine Coast and flexible outpatient care delivered remotely across Australia.
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Coby. I have spent more than 16 years helping individuals of different ages and backgrounds navigate life’s challenges with compassion, care and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and having lived across several countries and cultures, I bring a deeply informed, culturally responsive perspective to my therapeutic work. I specialise in grief and loss, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, family and domestic violence, attachment difficulties, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger management, family conflict, workplace bullying and intercultural adjustment.
I have expertise in Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, HypnoNLP, and LEGO Play Therapy, combined with a gentle blend of evidence-based psychological approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Art Therapy.
Hello and welcome to my profile. My name is Coby. I have spent more than 16 years helping individuals of different ages and backgrounds navigate life’s challenges with compassion, care and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and having lived across several countries and cultures, I bring a deeply informed, culturally responsive perspective to my therapeutic work. I specialise in grief and loss, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, family and domestic violence, attachment difficulties, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger management, family conflict, workplace bullying and intercultural adjustment.
Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative approach to clinical practice and psychotherapy where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with horses and animals to address therapeutic goals. This is engaging and effective for diverse clients including adults, children, adolescents, organisations, and specialist client groups.
Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative approach to clinical practice and psychotherapy where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with horses and animals to address therapeutic goals. This is engaging and effective for diverse clients including adults, children, adolescents, organisations, and specialist client groups.
Jigsaw Psychology is a private practice in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne that offers assessments and therapy to school-aged children, teens, adults and older adults. We also offer support to parents.
Jigsaw Psychology is a private practice in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne that offers assessments and therapy to school-aged children, teens, adults and older adults. We also offer support to parents.
I employ a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy and mindfulness therapy to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
I support clients across the age range (from as young as 4 and above) to address a comprehensive range of presentations, including neurodivergent presentations (ASD, ADHD), anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, separation anxiety), school refusal, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, trauma & depression. I also offer assessment for ADHD for both adults and children & work closely with schools on strategies. I focus on building a safe and positive therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am particularly attuned to the cultural diversity of the city, and have a special interest in cross cultural challenges.
I employ a blend of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy and mindfulness therapy to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client.
I support clients across the age range (from as young as 4 and above) to address a comprehensive range of presentations, including neurodivergent presentations (ASD, ADHD), anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, separation anxiety), school refusal, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, trauma & depression. I also offer assessment for ADHD for both adults and children & work closely with schools on strategies. I focus on building a safe and positive therapeutic relationship with my clients. I am particularly attuned to the cultural diversity of the city, and have a special interest in cross cultural challenges.
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. For families, I work with child mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, ARFID and provide neuro-affirming care and advocacy, support children through parental separation, and school challenges. I empower families to advocate for their neurodivergent young person in educational settings. For adults and couples, the aim is to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional responses.
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. For families, I work with child mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, ARFID and provide neuro-affirming care and advocacy, support children through parental separation, and school challenges. I empower families to advocate for their neurodivergent young person in educational settings. For adults and couples, the aim is to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional responses.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Maddison brings a compassionate and collaborative approach to her practice. She creates a non-judgmental safe space for clients to explore various challenges. Presentations that Maddison works with include the following: Autism (especially in girls and women), ADHD, Chronic illness, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Developmental trauma, Grief management, OCD, Perinatal and infant mental health, and life transitions. Maddison works with clients of all ages.
Maddison brings a compassionate and collaborative approach to her practice. She creates a non-judgmental safe space for clients to explore various challenges. Presentations that Maddison works with include the following: Autism (especially in girls and women), ADHD, Chronic illness, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Developmental trauma, Grief management, OCD, Perinatal and infant mental health, and life transitions. Maddison works with clients of all ages.
Edita has a special interest in supporting young people experiencing a range of difficulties, ranging from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, bullying to explosive behaviour. Edita works from a neurodiversity affirming framework recognizing the importance of valuing differences in how our brains work. Edita recognizes that early support from a therapist can lead to long lasting changes in child’s life. Edita is passionate about helping children (and their families) achieve their best in terms of mental health and emotional well-being, and also creating supportive social networks. She feels strong about building positive partners
Edita has a special interest in supporting young people experiencing a range of difficulties, ranging from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, bullying to explosive behaviour. Edita works from a neurodiversity affirming framework recognizing the importance of valuing differences in how our brains work. Edita recognizes that early support from a therapist can lead to long lasting changes in child’s life. Edita is passionate about helping children (and their families) achieve their best in terms of mental health and emotional well-being, and also creating supportive social networks. She feels strong about building positive partners
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.