Welcome to The Kids Counsellor – Where Young Minds Bloom! 

 

At The Kids Counsellor, we believe that every child is unique, every family is special, and every journey deserves to be met with care, understanding, and a little bit of magic.

You can feel confident knowing that your child will be supported by a practitioner who understands both mental health and child development. That means we meet your child exactly where they’re at—emotionally, socially, and developmentally—no pushing, no rushing, but real connection.

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We pride ourselves on being neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, celebrating the beautiful diversities of children and teens and supporting them to thrive in their own incredible way. Therapy here isn't about "fixing" your child — it's about empowering them to grow, express, regulate, and connect as their authentic selves.

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Play is the Natural Language of Children 

Here’s the fun part...
Play is how children explore the world, express big feelings, and make sense of their experiences. No matter how it looks—building, role playing, drawing—play is their natural language. That’s why at The Kids Counsellor, we use therapeutic play within our counselling sessions: a powerful, proven way to help kids process emotions, tackle challenges, and grow, all while having fun.

Therapy is designed to feel natural and safe—because when kids are comfortable, that’s when the real magic happens. They are allowed to explore what they are interested in, and we use that as a bridge to therapy

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Therapy As Unique As Your Child

Because no two kids are the same, we blend different styles of counselling and therapeutic play to suit your child's individual needs and personality. Our sessions grow with your child, from early years right through to tweens and beyond.

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Here’s what makes The Kids Counsellor experience special:

1. Appropriate Therapy for Developmental Stages

“Birds fly, fish swim, children play.” — Garry Landreth
Kids communicate and process emotions through play. Big, intense feelings often come before the words to explain them—and that's perfectly normal! Play gives children a safe, natural way to explore what’s happening inside.

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2. Child-Centred

Your child gets to lead their healing journey. Whether child-led or gently guided depending on their needs, our sessions create a space where they can be fully themselves—no pressure, no forced conversations. Through trust and connection, they’ll explore their emotions and learn to manage them in a way that feels right for them.

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3. From Loud and Busy to Quiet and Gentle—We’ve Got You

Whether your child is bursting with energy or prefers calm and quiet, we follow their pace. From art, crafts, sensory play, storytelling, sandtray, puppetry, journaling, to simply swinging and chatting—your child will have the freedom to express themselves in the way they feel safest.

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4. Discovering Inner Superpowers 

Through therapeutic play, your child will:

• Build confidence and resilience

• Learn emotional regulation skills

• Develop healthy ways to express feelings

• Strengthen problem-solving abilities

• Grow self-esteem and independence

• Discover their strengths and feel proud of who they are

 

Our Specialised Spaces and Services

Sensory Regulation Stations:
Designed for calming, grounding, and rebalancing, we offer swings, weighted blankets, sensory bins, tactile toys, movement activities, cozy corners, and calming visual tools like bubble lamps.

Therapeutic Play Kits:
We even have a mobile play therapy kit! Sometimes therapy comes to you, with a suitcase packed with carefully selected tools to support your child’s journey at home.

Creative and Narrative Therapy:
We use storytelling, art, and child-led narratives to help kids unpack feelings, process experiences, and create their own empowering stories—whether with words, drawings, or imaginative play.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Kids:
CBT is woven into sessions in playful, developmentally appropriate ways—helping kids connect thoughts, feelings, and actions, build coping strategies, and problem-solve.

Movement and Drama Therapy:
Movement, role play, yoga-inspired activities, and somatic techniques are used to help kids express themselves, regulate emotions, and build confidence—all through fun, imaginative, body-based work.

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Parent and Carer Support:
Because parents and carers are such a vital part of a child’s growth, we offer parent-only sessions, ongoing updates, and support strategies you can use at home as well as co-regulation strategies and parent-child attachment therapy sessions.

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Where We Work:

• In-Person Therapy Rooms in Elderslie, NSW

• Mobile Services (Home or School Visits)

• Online Counselling

• Social Skills Groups and Positive Behaviour Support

 

Helping your child's light shine bright from within:

At The Kids Counsellor, we walk alongside you and your child with heart, creativity, and respect. Therapy is about connection, not correction—and every session is an opportunity for your child to feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Whether they’re navigating anxiety, neurodivergence, trauma, big feelings, or just the ups and downs of growing up, we’re here to meet them where they are and walk with them toward where they want to be.

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