I’m Steph.
I’m a Child-Centred Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, and Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor.
I’m passionate about supporting children and parents to live their best lives.
As a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming Play Therapist & Counsellor, my priority is to ensure all clients feel safe and supported.
I facilitate a safe and nurturing space for children from 3 years old to adulthood using Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT). I also provide 1:1 support for parents and educators, in addition to Aware Parenting Consultations.
Work With Me
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Play Therapy
Play offers children, teens and even adults the opportunity to explore, process and heal from past and current experiences that might be producing stress in their life. I facilitate safe and nurturing space for children from 3 years old to adults using Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT).
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Parenting Support
Whether you need assistance with a baby that won’t sleep, a toddler that won’t cooperate, experienced a traumatic birth, struggling as a new Mama, or parenting a child with additional needs, I provide you with 1:1 support with sessions that are tailored to your needs in a safe and compassionate environment.
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Educator Support
Are you struggling with challenging behaviours of a child/ren in your care? With a strong focus on compassion, empathy, respect, and play, I provide practical and trauma-informed methods you can use immediately. I offer 1:1 Mentoring for Teachers, Nannies and Childcare Workers who are seeking more emotional support for themselves, as well as for the children in their care.
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Online Courses
Are you a parent needing more information, support and community? Are you an Educator looking for Professional Development? I’ve created a range of online courses to support more connection and joy for everyone in your care, including you.
The Heartfield Way Mentor Program
An online course and community designed to bring more connection, joy & awareness to early childhood.
For Parents, Educators & Teachers
Spirited Hearts® The Podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea.
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