Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Flemington, VIC
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing.
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies. I have experience and interest in supporting clients with AOD issues, trauma, and auditory, visual, and somatic hallucinations.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing.
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies. I have experience and interest in supporting clients with AOD issues, trauma, and auditory, visual, and somatic hallucinations.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
As a therapist, I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming foundation — attuned to the unique pace and story of each person along this supportive path to self-discovery and healing. I focus on fostering a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
As a therapist, I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed, and neuroaffirming foundation — attuned to the unique pace and story of each person along this supportive path to self-discovery and healing. I focus on fostering a safe, inclusive environment where clients can explore their stories, build resilience, and achieve meaningful personal growth.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 10 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
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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.
Not everyone wants to talk out loud. Some people prefer text. Maybe you prefer having space to think as you type, maybe it's less overwhelming, less pressure, or maybe it's just more comfortable for you. Whatever your reason, I'm here to help. I offer text-based counselling, where we use text through the entire session with no speaking or listening required (unless you want it!).
Not everyone wants to talk out loud. Some people prefer text. Maybe you prefer having space to think as you type, maybe it's less overwhelming, less pressure, or maybe it's just more comfortable for you. Whatever your reason, I'm here to help. I offer text-based counselling, where we use text through the entire session with no speaking or listening required (unless you want it!).
I use a range of therapeutic approaches (Trauma focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy) to match with my clients' needs.
I am passionate about working with clients who are wanting to find that different path in life. As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other. I enjoy working with couples who are wanting to explore the potentials of their relationship and to work out where their next steps are. As an ACA Clinical Supervisor, I run individual and group supervision for counsellors - to find a safe space to have a growth mindset to continually learn how to build up their therapeutic skills.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches (Trauma focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy) to match with my clients' needs.
I am passionate about working with clients who are wanting to find that different path in life. As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other. I enjoy working with couples who are wanting to explore the potentials of their relationship and to work out where their next steps are. As an ACA Clinical Supervisor, I run individual and group supervision for counsellors - to find a safe space to have a growth mindset to continually learn how to build up their therapeutic skills.
I have over a decade of experience in mental health, community, and advocacy settings, and more than 4.5 years as a Provisional + General Psychologist. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, or BPD-especially those feeling stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. You may be navigating life transitions, questioning your identity, or just trying to stay afloat. Whatever you’re facing, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you move forward.
I have over a decade of experience in mental health, community, and advocacy settings, and more than 4.5 years as a Provisional + General Psychologist. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, or BPD-especially those feeling stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. You may be navigating life transitions, questioning your identity, or just trying to stay afloat. Whatever you’re facing, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you move forward.
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.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
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.
Welcome to my profile! I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. I offer more than ten years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in loss and grief, gender and sexuality, complex trauma and abuse, attachment issues, ASD, ADHD, personality disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, anger management, family conflicts, workplace bullying, and intercultural adjustment issues.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma or relationship challenges. You might be navigating ADHD, AuDHD, neurodivergence or the emotional load of caring for a loved one. You may prefer calm, slow‑paced sessions, bilingual support or someone who understands psychosocial disability, cognitive changes, dementia or sensory needs. If you’re seeking steady, grounded support in Melbourne’s north, you’re welcome here.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, trauma or relationship challenges. You might be navigating ADHD, AuDHD, neurodivergence or the emotional load of caring for a loved one. You may prefer calm, slow‑paced sessions, bilingual support or someone who understands psychosocial disability, cognitive changes, dementia or sensory needs. If you’re seeking steady, grounded support in Melbourne’s north, you’re welcome here.
Belinda is known for her compassionate approach & her ability to interweave EMDR & Play Therapy for children aged 2-18.
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy. She specialises in supporting young people & their families/carers through a compassionate, evidence-informed approach. Passionate about working from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens, Bel draws on her extensive clinical background, which includes roles as a teacher, a dedicated trauma therapist, and a senior clinician in a neuropsychiatry unit at a leading children’s hospital. Her work is grounded in a nuanced understanding of developmental trauma and mental health challenges.
Belinda is known for her compassionate approach & her ability to interweave EMDR & Play Therapy for children aged 2-18.
Belinda is a child & adolescent mental health social worker with significant expertise in mental health and trauma therapy. She specialises in supporting young people & their families/carers through a compassionate, evidence-informed approach. Passionate about working from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens, Bel draws on her extensive clinical background, which includes roles as a teacher, a dedicated trauma therapist, and a senior clinician in a neuropsychiatry unit at a leading children’s hospital. Her work is grounded in a nuanced understanding of developmental trauma and mental health challenges.
Hello! I am a registered psychologist and support children, adolescents and their families in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.
I enjoy supporting child/adolescent clients who are experiencing challenges such as emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, or learning problems.
Perhaps an educator or other health professional has suggested your child may be neurodivergent and you are seeking support and clarity around potential next steps? Or maybe you have concerns about how your child interacts within the world, socially or academically?
Hello! I am a registered psychologist and support children, adolescents and their families in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.
I enjoy supporting child/adolescent clients who are experiencing challenges such as emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, or learning problems.
Perhaps an educator or other health professional has suggested your child may be neurodivergent and you are seeking support and clarity around potential next steps? Or maybe you have concerns about how your child interacts within the world, socially or academically?
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。
Available for telehealth and in person appointments. I work with adults who are seeking to better understand themselves, their patterns, and the roots of their struggles. They often come to therapy with experiences of anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties and are ready to explore how these challenges connect to their attachment history and sense of self. They’re reflective, curious, and open to deep personal work.
I particularly value creativity and collaboration in the therapeutic process, helping clients move toward greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and authenticity.
Available for telehealth and in person appointments. I work with adults who are seeking to better understand themselves, their patterns, and the roots of their struggles. They often come to therapy with experiences of anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties and are ready to explore how these challenges connect to their attachment history and sense of self. They’re reflective, curious, and open to deep personal work.
I particularly value creativity and collaboration in the therapeutic process, helping clients move toward greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and authenticity.
Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist.
I offer both individual and group supervision. Also registered with NDIS and Victims of Crime (ACT/NSW) and WorkSafe Victoria. My focus is to provide supportive, growth-oriented supervision tailored to the unique needs of each individual or group while enhancing any clients mental health and overall wellbeing.
Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist.
I offer both individual and group supervision. Also registered with NDIS and Victims of Crime (ACT/NSW) and WorkSafe Victoria. My focus is to provide supportive, growth-oriented supervision tailored to the unique needs of each individual or group while enhancing any clients mental health and overall wellbeing.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80.
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80.
The challenges we address include tantrums and anxiety, self-harm, depression, ADHD, autism, speech and language difficulties, selective mutism, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aggressive behaviors, post-traumatic stress, and the lasting effects of divorce, domestic violence, sexual abuse, withdrawn behavior, and multicultural transitions.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
I use a blend of counselling and psychotherapy approaches tailored to each client, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems work, art and play therapy, sandplay therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
I use a blend of counselling and psychotherapy approaches tailored to each client, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems work, art and play therapy, sandplay therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
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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.