Play Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine, VIC
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.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
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.
Wendy is a client centred therapist who is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IPT, play therapy, child parent relationship therapy, schema therapy, self compassion, Gottmans couples and more.
Wendy has extensive experience working in schools, private practice and community based organisations. Wendy offers counselling sessions, couples counselling and assessments to children and adults. Assessments include autism, Vineland, educational and cognitive.
Wendy is a client centred therapist who is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IPT, play therapy, child parent relationship therapy, schema therapy, self compassion, Gottmans couples and more.
Wendy has extensive experience working in schools, private practice and community based organisations. Wendy offers counselling sessions, couples counselling and assessments to children and adults. Assessments include autism, Vineland, educational and cognitive.
Daniela has a warm personality and creates a safe and welcoming environment that supports you to explore your needs and experiences. Therapy is a very collaborative space where your needs are met and explored. Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD). Daniela also has experience conducting various diagnostic assessments, such as Cognitive, ADHD, and Personality disorders
Daniela has a warm personality and creates a safe and welcoming environment that supports you to explore your needs and experiences. Therapy is a very collaborative space where your needs are met and explored. Daniela has a passion for working with kids, adolescents, and adults with various presentations; Autism, ADHD, anxiety concerns, depressive disorders, and personality disorders (such as, BPD). Daniela also has experience conducting various diagnostic assessments, such as Cognitive, ADHD, and Personality disorders
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
We are a child, teen and adult friendly psychology practice located in Williams Landing and Keilor East that provides comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy and assessment for individuals of all ages. Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments.
We are a child, teen and adult friendly psychology practice located in Williams Landing and Keilor East that provides comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy and assessment for individuals of all ages. Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments.
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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.
PAWS Psychology is thoughtfully resourced with art, craft, and play‑based materials that support engagement.
Our assessment process is collaborative and respectful, with a strong focus on clear feedback and practical recommendations, including learning strategies and supports that can be applied at home, school, work, or in daily life.
Clients are often drawn to PAWS Psychology because of our calm, nature based setting and the option of animal assisted therapy.
PAWS Psychology is thoughtfully resourced with art, craft, and play‑based materials that support engagement.
Our assessment process is collaborative and respectful, with a strong focus on clear feedback and practical recommendations, including learning strategies and supports that can be applied at home, school, work, or in daily life.
Clients are often drawn to PAWS Psychology because of our calm, nature based setting and the option of animal assisted therapy.
Hi, I'm Emma! I am an AHPRA registered, animal-assisted Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. I offer face-to-face sessions on Mondays (9-5pm) in the heart of Eltham alongside my therapy dog, and co-therapist, Winnie! On Tuesdays, I offer telehealth sessions from 9-5pm.
Hi, I'm Emma! I am an AHPRA registered, animal-assisted Clinical Psychologist and I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults. I offer face-to-face sessions on Mondays (9-5pm) in the heart of Eltham alongside my therapy dog, and co-therapist, Winnie! On Tuesdays, I offer telehealth sessions from 9-5pm.
When working with children and teens I utilise my own inner-child and play therapy components to make my office an inviting and enjoyable place, when appropriate.
I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents in developing effective ways of managing their emotions and thoughts, and in turn, their behaviours. Along with learning therapeutic self-regulation skills, clients learn more about their internal processes and why they can have the feelings and thoughts they do. This helps reinforce the theory and motivations behind self-regulation skills, and how they can help each client with their own unique difficulties and strengths!
When working with children and teens I utilise my own inner-child and play therapy components to make my office an inviting and enjoyable place, when appropriate.
I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents in developing effective ways of managing their emotions and thoughts, and in turn, their behaviours. Along with learning therapeutic self-regulation skills, clients learn more about their internal processes and why they can have the feelings and thoughts they do. This helps reinforce the theory and motivations behind self-regulation skills, and how they can help each client with their own unique difficulties and strengths!
You may be overwhelmed by the pressures of life or feeling 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 recognise your strengths, 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 overwhelmed by the pressures of life or feeling 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 recognise your strengths, 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.
Linda has particular expertise in identifying, assessing, and supporting neurodivergence, including Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders, across the lifespan. She works with both adults and families seeking clarity, understanding, and practical support. Linda uses evidence-based assessment tools alongside a warm, individualised approach to build a clear picture of each person’s needs. Her work focuses on reducing stress, increasing confidence, and providing practical recommendations to support learning, wellbeing, and daily life at home, school, and work.
Linda has particular expertise in identifying, assessing, and supporting neurodivergence, including Autism, ADHD, and Specific Learning Disorders, across the lifespan. She works with both adults and families seeking clarity, understanding, and practical support. Linda uses evidence-based assessment tools alongside a warm, individualised approach to build a clear picture of each person’s needs. Her work focuses on reducing stress, increasing confidence, and providing practical recommendations to support learning, wellbeing, and daily life at home, school, and work.
A psychoanalytic therapy is based on talking, which purpose is to learn about oneself. The aim is to find your own voice and your own place. The symptom is not deemed as a mistake, but rather a clue to that person's individual truth. This approach aims to give you time to think more deeply about the causes of your symptoms and build your own unique solutions
A psychoanalytic therapy is based on talking, which purpose is to learn about oneself. The aim is to find your own voice and your own place. The symptom is not deemed as a mistake, but rather a clue to that person's individual truth. This approach aims to give you time to think more deeply about the causes of your symptoms and build your own unique solutions
Joelle Jean-Louis @ First Tuesday Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070
Hello, and welcome. Taking this first step isn’t always easy, so it’s worth acknowledging that you’re already doing something important by being here. I’m Joëlle. I work with adults and young people (12 years +) across life stages and experiences, and welcome people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and identities. My experience includes roles in private clinics, secondary schools, and community settings. I see clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, neurodivergence, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and the lasting impacts of childhood and complex trauma.
Hello, and welcome. Taking this first step isn’t always easy, so it’s worth acknowledging that you’re already doing something important by being here. I’m Joëlle. I work with adults and young people (12 years +) across life stages and experiences, and welcome people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and identities. My experience includes roles in private clinics, secondary schools, and community settings. I see clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, neurodivergence, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, and the lasting impacts of childhood and complex trauma.
I have a special interest in Integrating Child-Centred Play Therapy with Gestalt speech acquisition.
I provide a safe and supportive environment for children and their families who are experiencing varied developmental, social, emotional and physical difficulties and/or disabilities. My goal is to contribute to the health of our community, working in collaboration with educators, health professionals and varied organisations.
I have a special interest in Integrating Child-Centred Play Therapy with Gestalt speech acquisition.
I provide a safe and supportive environment for children and their families who are experiencing varied developmental, social, emotional and physical difficulties and/or disabilities. My goal is to contribute to the health of our community, working in collaboration with educators, health professionals and varied organisations.
Maybe you are facing some difficult situations in your life right now. You need to talk, you want to be heard and validated and you have the desire to propel forward. When you came to me with your worries and concerns, I saw your courage to change and your motivation to grow. Jing has several years of work experience in schools, hospitals, and communities, delivering counseling services (English and Mandarin Speaking) to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families, working in the service of positive outcomes for clients. Currently, Jing works full time in a secondary college, providing
Maybe you are facing some difficult situations in your life right now. You need to talk, you want to be heard and validated and you have the desire to propel forward. When you came to me with your worries and concerns, I saw your courage to change and your motivation to grow. Jing has several years of work experience in schools, hospitals, and communities, delivering counseling services (English and Mandarin Speaking) to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families, working in the service of positive outcomes for clients. Currently, Jing works full time in a secondary college, providing
I am member of the AASW and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and am trained in many different counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Based Modalities and Lego Play
My mission is to offer a safe space for healing and growth, empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges. With a combination of my professional and lived experience, I aim to help you find your inner peace to lead the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with clients of all ages.
I am member of the AASW and hold a Bachelor of Social Work and am trained in many different counselling modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Based Modalities and Lego Play
My mission is to offer a safe space for healing and growth, empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges. With a combination of my professional and lived experience, I aim to help you find your inner peace to lead the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with clients of all ages.
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 believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
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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.