Children & Young People
Young people face unique challenges
Our highly experienced therapists help children and young people build resilience and navigate issues of identity and belonging. From anxiety, to family dynamics and behavioural issues, we provide lifelong strategies for wellness. Our creative team uses a combination of talk-therapy, play, art, somatic therapies, and storytelling to help your child navigate their world.
Book a ConsultationWhich therapy is right for your child?
We offer a wide range of therapies, representing a variety of options for young people. All practices are evidence-based and grounded in research. We’d love to help you find the right approach.
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Creative therapies
Family therapies
Mindful movement therapies
Sand play
Behavioural therapy
Trauma-informed therapies
Our Practitioners
The relationship between Child and Counsellor is very important. That’s why our clinic is home to a diverse range of practitioners, who each bring their own unique approach and background into the therapy room. All of our Child & Family Therapists have additional specialist training, in addition to their registration as a Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, Dietician or Art Therapist. We also have a specific clinic dedicated to children and families, right across from the park at 10 Earl Street, Coffs Harbour.
Josh Dalton
Counsellor, Autism and Neurodiversity Counsellor, Trauma Counsellor, Family Therapist
Rachel Viss
Mental Health Social Worker, Relationship Counsellor, Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist
Elaine Stanmore
Counsellor, Family Therapist, Christian Counsellor
Sheree Riley
Accredited Practising Dietician, Family Therapist
Tricia Ang
Art Therapist, Psychotherapist, Family Therapist
Clare Williams
Registered Psychologist, Family Therapist
Play comes as naturally to children - as speaking does for adults - and in play therapy, toys, games, and activities are used like words. Through play, drawing, and storytelling, children reveal their underlying concerns and find ways to create their own solutions.
If your child is experiencing difficulties with coping with significant life events, this will be revealed by a change in behaviour. For children, behaviour is communication, and it may be that they are signalling that they need extra support. Early intervention is key to supporting healthy development.
Your child can access all of our therapies and services through the NDIS if they are self-managed or plan-managed.
Each child has their own unique way of expressing their needs, strengths, and developing areas. Does your child prefer talking, playing, moving or creating? Get in touch and we can help you identify the best way forward.