Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Seaford, VIC
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Seaford, VIC 3198
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician and Registered EMDR therapist, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, play therapy, incorporating a humanistic trauma-informed and attachment focused approach to facilitate your trauma recovery and relational growth.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist utilising attachment-based interventions for couples. Certified family trauma therapist utilising effective techniques to treat traumatized children, adolescents and families. I incorporate EMDR therapy to help individuals process traumatic experiences by processing in a safe and structured way.
I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician and Registered EMDR therapist, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, play therapy, incorporating a humanistic trauma-informed and attachment focused approach to facilitate your trauma recovery and relational growth.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist utilising attachment-based interventions for couples. Certified family trauma therapist utilising effective techniques to treat traumatized children, adolescents and families. I incorporate EMDR therapy to help individuals process traumatic experiences by processing in a safe and structured way.
These include Clinical Counselling, Art Therapy and Sand Tray/ Sand Play Therapy.
Hi I'm Kerryn Knight, Clinical Counsellor, Sandtray Therapist and Masters Qualified Art Therapist with over 17 years of experience. At Empowered Art Therapy within Kindred Art Space, I combine creative therapies with traditional psychotherapy to support your mental health and wellbeing. My approach is particularly effective if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, and transitions in life, helping you find clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.
These include Clinical Counselling, Art Therapy and Sand Tray/ Sand Play Therapy.
Hi I'm Kerryn Knight, Clinical Counsellor, Sandtray Therapist and Masters Qualified Art Therapist with over 17 years of experience. At Empowered Art Therapy within Kindred Art Space, I combine creative therapies with traditional psychotherapy to support your mental health and wellbeing. My approach is particularly effective if you are dealing with anxiety, depression, and transitions in life, helping you find clarity and a renewed sense of purpose.
When working with children specifically, I use a play-based approach which creates a fun, calm and engaged environment.
I offer 1:1 therapy as well as diagnostic assessments. Currently we are administering Cognitive (IQ) and learning disorder assessments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments.
When working with children specifically, I use a play-based approach which creates a fun, calm and engaged environment.
I offer 1:1 therapy as well as diagnostic assessments. Currently we are administering Cognitive (IQ) and learning disorder assessments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessments.
As a Psychologist with Family Therapy training (Bouverie Centre), I aim to work with the family system to support children, adolescents and families to solve the puzzle that is family life. I love to support Adolescents manage the challenges of VCE, and help them find their "spark". I also love to help unpack any challenges for families - whether it be school-based issues, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Issues, OCD, Seeking support with ADHD or Autism - I am here and can provide support to you or your family member.
As a Psychologist with Family Therapy training (Bouverie Centre), I aim to work with the family system to support children, adolescents and families to solve the puzzle that is family life. I love to support Adolescents manage the challenges of VCE, and help them find their "spark". I also love to help unpack any challenges for families - whether it be school-based issues, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Issues, OCD, Seeking support with ADHD or Autism - I am here and can provide support to you or your family member.
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Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
- Autism
- ADHD
- Perinatal Psychology
- Children, Teens, Adults
- EMDR/Trauma Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Assessments including: Cognitive, learning disorders, autism, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
- Autism
- ADHD
- Perinatal Psychology
- Children, Teens, Adults
- EMDR/Trauma Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Assessments including: Cognitive, learning disorders, autism, and ADHD.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a collaborative, person centred, and neuroaffirming approach. I aim to build strong therapeutic relationships where clients and families feel understood and empowered to work towards meaningful goals that support improved wellbeing and quality of life.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a collaborative, person centred, and neuroaffirming approach. I aim to build strong therapeutic relationships where clients and families feel understood and empowered to work towards meaningful goals that support improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
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Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
Please Contact Me Via Email Not Phone
Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
As an Art therapist/Counsellor I work in relation to your needs and goals, in a safe non-judgemental space. During a session, I will check in with you to see if there is anything you would like to share or express. I will share a little about myself to help begin the therapeutic relationship. There is no need to be nervous or worry about being artistic as this is not necessary at all. I can help you work through issues with the healing power of this truly magical therapy. All you need is an open mind and a little curiosity, the sessions are totally driven by you, which means you can participate in the therapy at any stage.
As an Art therapist/Counsellor I work in relation to your needs and goals, in a safe non-judgemental space. During a session, I will check in with you to see if there is anything you would like to share or express. I will share a little about myself to help begin the therapeutic relationship. There is no need to be nervous or worry about being artistic as this is not necessary at all. I can help you work through issues with the healing power of this truly magical therapy. All you need is an open mind and a little curiosity, the sessions are totally driven by you, which means you can participate in the therapy at any stage.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life or out of synch with yourself. You might feel drained or not like your usual self. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, trauma, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re feeling, why you're feeling that way, and how they impact you. From there, we build resilience and develop practical tools to move forward with confidence. I take a neuro-affirming approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, values, and lifestyle.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life or out of synch with yourself. You might feel drained or not like your usual self. I help those who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, trauma, relationship challenges, or low self-esteem. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can make sense of what you’re feeling, why you're feeling that way, and how they impact you. From there, we build resilience and develop practical tools to move forward with confidence. I take a neuro-affirming approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, values, and lifestyle.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method couples work, play therapy, trauma focused approaches, and parenting support.
Hi, I’m Anne. I offer a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space where your story is heard heart to heart. If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed by life’s demands, stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, or working through past trauma, I’m here to support you with compassion and professional care.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method couples work, play therapy, trauma focused approaches, and parenting support.
Hi, I’m Anne. I offer a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space where your story is heard heart to heart. If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed by life’s demands, stuck in patterns, struggling in relationships, or working through past trauma, I’m here to support you with compassion and professional care.
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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.