“Enter into children’s play, and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.”

— Virginia Axline.

play therapy

  • humanistic play therapy

    Individual child-centred play therapy

  • filial play therapy

    Child and family play therapy

  • learn to play

    Supporting your child with play skills

Meet Jemma

M. Child Play Therapy, M. Social Work, B. Arts (Cultural Studies)

Jemma is a play therapist and social worker with a background in therapeutic work with children, young people and families both in Australia and internationally. Jemma holds a Masters of Child Play Therapy and a Masters of Social Work.

At the heart of her work is a focus on relationships and connection. She is committed to holding a safe, warm and welcoming environment where children and families can express themselves, explore their needs and feel empowered. She strongly believes that when we nurture relationships and connection we have the capacity to positively impact our environment - our family, school, community - ultimately making our world more inclusive, supportive and compassionate.

other services

  • circle of security parenting program

    The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is offered as an 8 week group program or can be delivered in a one-to-one setting.

  • The Shark Cage®

    The Shark Cage® is an eight-week group program for women who have had more than experience of abuse in their lives.

  • adult counselling

    Offered online and in person

  • trauma centre trauma sensitive yoga (TCTSY)

    Individual and group programs for adults and children who have experienced trauma