Play Therapy
Our play therapy is for children aged two and above. We provide needs-based, integrative play and creative therapy services tailored for children and families. We are dedicated to providing culturally sensitive, diversity-affirming, neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and responsive care to all clients and families.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSESSMENTS
Side by Side Therapy is excited to team up with Karolina, psychologist and Aliya, speech pathologist from Little Bee Psychology for multidisciplinary autism assessments for both adults and children. In addition, Karolina can provide psycho-educational and ADHD assessments of children and adolescents.
Education and Skill Development
At Side by Side Therapy, we believe in empowering children and their families through targeted capacity building and skill development. Our approach is rooted in understanding each child's unique needs and creating an enriching environment that promotes lifelong learning and personal growth.
WORKSHOPS
Side by Side periodically offers low-cost workshops for the community. These workshops are run with deliberately small groups and are fun, hands-on and practical. They include take-home resources. We also offer workshops for teachers, schools and other professionals at Side by Side or off-site at schools or organisations on request.
PARENT & CARER SUPPORT
Side by Side Therapy offers individualised, one-on-one support for parents and carers. We approach support sessions with empathy and curiosity, aiming to provide support that is practical and specific. These sessions can be regular or as needed.
THERAPY ASSISTANCE, MENTORING & PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
At Side by Side Therapy, we understand that every journey is unique. Our therapy assistance, mentoring, and psychosocial support services are tailored to meet the needs of children and young people. Together, we focus on meeting your goals and creating positive change in everyday life. Whether it’s building life skills, fostering emotional resilience, or navigating complex challenges, we work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment. Our team is dedicated to empowering clients to reach their goals through evidence-based approaches.
Assessments
Anita is able to conduct a variety of play and other assessments for children. She is able to complete functional capacity assessments, adaptive behaviour assessments, psychosocial assessments, assessments of play, and other assessments within her scope and training. These report can be used for NDIS evidence, school support or intervention recommendations.
Supervision & Consultation
Anita offers clinical supervision and consultations for social workers, counsellors, allied health professionals, and play therapists. She is a member of the Australian Clinical Supervision Association, and has completed advanced training in supervision for mental health practitioners through the Australian Association of Social Workers.
We’re different…
As a therapy practice, Side by Side Therapy is unique.
We understand that attending therapy is hard for some people, and we will work hard to make you feel safe. Here are some of the things you can expect from working with the Side by Side team:
We try to have as much fun as we can at work, and we encourage our clients to be open to enjoying therapy and celebrate the wins along the way.
We practice integrative therapy, which is needs-based, so looks and feels different for everyone, and respects clients’ voices, pace, wants and needs.
We focus on strengths, building our clients’ resilience, and collaboratively finding ways to meet unmet needs and teach lagging skills.
We are able to work with multiple funding options, plan and self managed NDIS, Medicare, Open Arms Veteran Affairs, Child Protection, and some health funds.
