I’m Steph.
I’m a Child-Centred Play Therapist, Counsellor and Early Childhood Educator.
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/carers and educators.
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.
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