Comprehensive supports

Explore our range of therapy and support services, tailored to help children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges.

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Play therapy & counselling for children & adolescents

We provide a safe and supportive space for children and young people to express themselves, process emotions, and build resilience.

  • Synergetic Play Therapy – A research-informed approach integrating play, nervous system regulation, and attachment principles.
  • Child & Adolescent Counselling – Tailored therapy to support emotional wellbeing, behavioural concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and family challenges.
  • Support for Children with Problematic or Harmful Sexualised Behaviours – Specialised interventions to address underlying trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behaviour management.
  • Complex Trauma Therapy – For children exposed to domestic violence, abuse, or neglect, focusing on healing and emotional regulation.
  • Family & Parent-Child Relationship Therapy – Strengthening family bonds, improving communication, and supporting children’s development.


Session Pricing:

  • 15-Minute Phone Consultation – Free
  • Parent Intake Session (50 mins) – $150
  • Synergetic Play Therapy / Counselling Session – $150
  • Parent/Guardian Update Consultation – $150


We offer financial assistance and sliding-scale fees for families experiencing hardship. Medicare rebates available for eligible referrals.

Play therapy is a research-backed, child-centred approach that helps children process emotions, build coping skills, and develop resilience naturally and safely. Research has shown that play is the natural language of children. Unlike everyday play, play therapy is guided by a trained therapist who is attuned to the child’s emotions, experiences, and nervous system responses. This structured, therapeutic process fosters trust, emotional integration, and self-regulation.

Grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, and child development research, play therapy meets children where they are, providing a safe space to explore feelings and navigate life’s challenges.

Play therapy supports children facing:

  • Anxiety, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges
  • ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Sensory processing differences and social difficulties
  • Behavioral struggles and attachment disruptions

Children who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect, or relational trauma often struggle with emotional regulation, attachment disruptions, and nervous system dysregulation. Synergetic Play Therapy provides a trauma-informed, non-pathologising approach that prioritises safety, connection, and healing through play.

In a therapeutic relationship grounded in co-regulation, the child has a safe space to express and process overwhelming emotions that may feel too big to verbalise. The therapist attunes to the child’s nervous system, helping them move through activation states (fight, flight, freeze) while fostering body awareness, self-regulation, and emotional integration. Through carefully facilitated play, children can reclaim a sense of empowerment, self-worth, and emotional stability, ultimately strengthening their ability to form secure relationships and confidently navigate the world.

Through Synergetic Play Therapy, which integrates interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and somatic regulation, children learn to connect with their inner experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and build nervous system capacity to navigate everyday life.

Research confirms the effectiveness of play therapy in supporting emotional well-being and resilience. Studies show that children who engage in play therapy experience significant improvements in emotional regulation, behavioural functioning, and social skills (Bratton et al., 2005; Landreth, 2012).

If your child is struggling, play therapy offers a compassionate and evidence-based pathway to healing and growth.

Discover how play therapy can make a difference!

Adolescence is a time of emotional, social, and neurological growth, often accompanied by challenges such as anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, identity concerns, peer pressure, or trauma. Our counselling services provide teens with a safe, confidential space to explore their thoughts and feelings while developing healthy coping strategies.

We take a holistic, trauma-informed approach, integrating somatic therapy to address both the psychological and physiological impacts of stress. By incorporating breathwork, movement, sensory awareness, and nervous system regulation, teens gain control over their emotions, reduce overwhelm, and build self-trust.

We provide specialised interventions for children displaying problematic or harmful sexualised behaviours, focusing on underlying trauma, emotional regulation, and behaviour management. Our therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and non-judgmental, helping children understand boundaries, develop healthy coping strategies, and process difficult emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Early intervention is key to fostering positive outcomes and emotional well-being.

NDIS support

We support children and adolescents with disabilities through therapeutic interventions tailored to their individual needs and NDIS goals.

Traditional talk therapy may not always meet the needs of neurodivergent children. Play therapy provides a sensory-safe, child-led, and neuroaffirming approach that respects each child’s unique way of processing the world.

  • For ADHD: Supports impulse control, frustration tolerance, and self-regulation.
  • For Autism: Encourages emotional expression, social skills, and flexible thinking in a low-demand environment.
  • For ODD & Behavioral Challenges: Creates a safe space for emotional processing without power struggles, fostering trust and relational safety.

Lilly Pilly Therapeutic Services offers therapy and counselling for NDIS participants with self-managed and plan-managed funding. Our approach is trauma-responsive, neuroaffirming, and attachment-based, ensuring each child receives personalised, developmentally appropriate care.

NDIS-Registered Supports:

  • Therapeutic Supports (0128) – Play therapy and counselling services for NDIS participants.
  • Early Childhood Supports (0118) – Therapy for children under 7 years old.
  • Behaviour Support (0110) – Addressing behavioural challenges with trauma-informed strategies.
  • Assist-Life Stage & Transitions (0106) – Support for children and families adjusting to life changes.
  • Assist-Travel/Transport (0108) – Safe and reliable transport support for therapy sessions.
  • Innovative Community Participation (0116) – Helping children engage in social and community activities.


Contact us for more details on how we can assist with your child’s NDIS plan.

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Victims services counselling (government-funded)

We are an approved Victim Services Counsellor under the NSW Victims Support Scheme, providing free therapy for children and teens impacted by violence, abuse, and crime.

We support young people affected by:

  • Domestic and family violence
  • Sexual abuse and trauma
  • Physical and emotional abuse

To check eligibility for free counselling, visit Victims Services Support Scheme.

Clinical supervision for play therapists & child counsellors

Supporting children and young people in therapy is rewarding yet complex. We offer specialist supervision for professionals and students in play therapy and child counselling.

  • Trauma-informed & attachment-based supervision
  • Practical case consultation and skill-building
  • Available for both experienced and newly qualified therapists


Fees:

  • Qualified Professionals – $150 per hour
  • Students & Newly Qualified Professionals – $100 per hour


Supervision is available in-person (Erina, Central Coast) or online.

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Therapeutic specialties & expertise

We tailor interventions based on each individual’s needs, using a variety of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Synergetic Play Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Somatic Trauma Therapy
  • Traumatic Stress Interventions
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology
  • Polyvagal-Informed Therapy
  • Safe & Together Model for Family Safety
  • Compassionate Inquiry & Parts Work


We have extensive experience in:

  • Supporting victims of sexual abuse & domestic violence
  • Complex trauma & PTSD interventions
  • Parenting support & attachment-based interventions
  • Neurodivergence & sensory integration support
  • Behavioural concerns & emotional regulation
  • Foster & carer support
  • Working within the Child Protection System

In addition to therapy, we offer parenting/carer support, including assessments, guidance, and therapeutic strategies to help caregivers better understand and support their child’s emotional and developmental needs.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or parenting support, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs. Reach out today to explore your options and begin the journey toward healing and resilience.

Have a question? We’re here to help

Not sure if our services are the right fit? Need more details about therapy or funding options? Use our question form to reach out, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. We’re happy to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction.