At Treehouse Theraplay we are Social Worker’s and counsellors, we work from a neuroaffirming framework and value neurodiversity.  We specialise in working with children, teens and families and are a family focused clinic.  We are all experienced practitioners with extensive training in Creative Therapies that include Certified training in Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Focused Psychological services i.e. CBT, DBT, Solution focused therapies, Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work, Dance and Movement therapy.

We all have strong knowledge, training and experience in working with young people with experiences of Trauma and Trauma processing, Grief and loss, Neurodivergence, Anxiety/Stress/Depression, Social Navigation, Emotional release and Child Development.

Social Work is a university qualified Allied Health Profession, we are trained in human behaviour & development, life cycle stages, family & social networks and disability & health, including mental health.  In the NDIA,  Social Work Therapeutic Support sits under CB Daily Living. We have strong knowledge and lived experience of the NDIA.

Assessments available include: ADOS 2/ADIR, ADHD assessments, Functional Capacity Assessments for participants diagnosed with Autism, FASD, Intellectual Disability and certain Psycho-Social Disabilities.  For NDIS participants with other disabilities, we can work closely together with their OT or Physio to create a joint, holistic report or provide a socio-environmental report to accompany an existing FCA, Assessments for Depression, Anxiety and Stress.

If you are unsure, please contact us, we work creatively to help young people work towards their goals, play and fun are natural mediums for children and allow them to learn new skills and process difficult emotions and trauma in playful, creative and engaging ways.