Supporting Children & Teens through Counselling and Play Therapy.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or worried about your child- we are here for you.

Welcome, we are so excited to meet you!

Is your child experiencing big emotions?

Are you looking for support to help your child feel more settled, connected, and confident at home, kinder, or school?

Through in-person counselling and play therapy, we provide a warm, gentle, and supportive space where children and teenagers can explore their emotions, develop self-regulation, build social and play skills, strengthen resilience, and grow in confidence!

We also offer online parent support sessions for parents who want to grow their understanding and learn evidence-based parenting strategies to support their child’s emotions and behaviours.

Ready to take the next step? Let’s chat more…

  • "Kind.er is a kind, caring and professional service. I have seen so much growth over the short time that my son has been working with his therapist"

    Christie (Parent)

  • "When I first came I thought- What is this place? What do I do? And now I know what it is, I know my way around, and it feels... nice!"

    Child (7-year-old Boy)

  • "I took so much away from my parent support sessions with Sammy and I'm honestly feeling like Batman with all these new tools!"

    Brett (Parent)

  • “I have enjoyed doing art here, I have enjoyed mostly seeing you Sammy”

    Child (8-year-old Girl)

  • "Speaking with Sammy was exactly what I needed! She was such a great help and so personable it felt like speaking with a friend I’d known for years. The advice she has given me moving forward for parenting and being a better version of myself have been invaluable and I can’t thank her enough. Highly recommend”

    Imogen (Parent)

  • “My counsellor is really helpful at understanding what I am going through. I am thankful for my counsellors help”

    Child (12–year-old Girl)

  • "I felt comfortable and safe talking about anything. I never felt any judgement or need to hide anything because my counsellor was so warm and helpful"

    Child (16-year-old Girl)

  • “Before I came to see Sammy I didn’t know how to handle my emotions. I would have panic attacks, punch a wall and feel really low. Sammy helped me find better ways of managing and I am a better person because of counselling with Sammy”

    Child (13-year-old Boy)

  • “My counsellor is always there for me and she is so good to talk to”

    Child (13-year-old Girl)

  • “ My counsellor made me feel comfortable, which allowed me to open up about my emotions”

    Emmy (11-year-old Girl)

  • " As a Mum, Sammy has held space for me to unpack my concerns. Our appointments are an anchoring point, as I can trust that she can hold our worries and thoughts. I am very grateful that she is here for my son, and also our family"

    Christie (Parent)

Meet the Kind.er Team


  • Counsellor & Play Therapist

    (Children ages 2-12)


  • Counsellor

    (Children ages 9+, Pre-Teens & Teens)

Children’s & Teen Sessions in 3 Easy Steps…

  • Step 1: Book an Initial Parent Meeting (via Zoom)

    Grab an evening cuppa, jump onto Zoom and let’s get to know one another! You can ask any questions you may have and we can talk through your family and child’s history and any current concerns.

  • Step 2: Book a Children's / Teen Session (50min In-Person)

    Sessions are held in Mount Eliza, VIC.

    Sessions are tailored to suit your child’s developmental age and stage and include play therapy and/or talk therapies.

  • Step 3: Parent Meetings (via Zoom)

    We like to chat with you as the parent/s around every 3-4 child/teen sessions to keep you updated on the therapy process. Here we can discuss any worries, concerns or changes you are noticing at home- and collaborate on how to best support your child.

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1:1 Online Parent Support Sessions

Raising a child is a journey filled with love and adventure… but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting - We see you. We are you.

During our online parent support sessions, we bring not only professional expertise but also the raw, real, and lived experience of raising children and navigating family life. We get the chaotic mornings, the emotional rollercoasters, the deep joy, and the invisible load you carry!

Our approach is supportive, collaborative, evidence-based, neuro-affirming and designed to support families in ways that truly work for them!

NDIS

NDIS

We do not charge NDIS participants an out of pocket fee, as we are passionate about supporting NDIS children/teens and their families.

We are a neuro-affirming practice and aim to empower each child/teen to foster their unique strengths, tailoring the sessions to suit their individual needs.

Follow the journey…

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