We are a multidisciplinary team of local mothers providing a clear, supportive path toward optimal emotional regulation, communication, and healthy child development.
Our experienced Child and Adolescent Psychologist helps children and teens in the Adelaide Hills develop flexible thinking and emotional regulation strategies. We support issues like anxiety, ADHD, and challenging behaviours using evidence-based approaches that respect your child’s unique needs.
Play Therapy is the gold standard for communicating with children. We create a safe, non-judgmental space where your child can process difficult feelings and experiences, leading to greater confidence and resilience within themselves.
Feeling competent as a parent is vital. Our Parent Coaching and Support sessions facilitated by our counselling expertise offer a clear roadmap and practical skills to navigate challenges, improve family connection, and manage your own emotional strain effectively.
Specialised Speech Pathology services right here in Mount Barker. We focus on all aspects of communication, from early language development and articulation to social skills and literacy, giving your child the foundational skills they need to connect.
Our Commitment
Adelaide Hills Child and Family Therapy is here because we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive within themselves for who they truly are. As a team of five local mothers, we understand the stress, the endless research, and the complexity parents face. Our goal is not to overwhelm you, but to support your family to zoom out and find the best path. We offer holistic, multidisciplinary, and neurodiversity-affirming care, working collaboratively with local schools and other supports to provide the clear, specialised, evidence-based roadmap you need.
Therapy Process
Begin with a no-obligation phone consultation. We listen to your child's challenges and your goals, ensuring we are the right fit.
Our multidisciplinary team performs a developmental assessment to identify the root causes, ensuring the correct pathway for support.
We build a personalised, evidence-based therapy roadmap tailored specifically to your child’s strengths and your family’s unique needs.
Engage in regular, supportive sessions from Play Therapy to Speech Pathology, focused on achieving your ultimate goal: a happier, more resilient child.
We don’t just offer short-term fixes. Our goal is to be your long-term therapeutic partner, providing ongoing Parent Coaching and flexible Family Therapy to embed practical skills and ensure lasting positive change in your family dynamic.
How We Help
What truly sets us apart in the Adelaide Hills is our multidisciplinary model combined with our lived experience of family life. We are professional clinicians and local mothers who work as a cohesive team to offer the ‘whole child’ approach.
We are deeply committed to understanding and supporting all neuro-types through our applied therapy services. This means we don’t try to change your child; we support them to thrive as they are.
Our integrated approach, delivered in a warm, friendly, and non-judgemental space, can solve parent frustration, build connection and ultimately support healthy child development.
We are proud to be fully registered with Australia’s leading professional bodies. This ensures our practice remains evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with the highest standards in Child and Family Therapy.
Common Concerns
We know the hardest part is often just starting. Parents tell us they fear the problem will get worse (late intervention) and the complexity of the NDIS/Medicare system. Worried about waitlists, cost or complexity, here is how we can help:
Child Psychology involves talk therapy and CBT strategies (suited for older children). Play Therapy is a non-verbal, powerful method using play (the child’s natural language) to help younger children process trauma and emotions.
Absolutely. Parent Coaching focuses on evidence-based strategies to improve emotional regulation, impulse control therapy, and communication, empowering you to effectively manage challenging behaviours.
We specialise in early intervention, supporting toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2+) with early language development, articulation, and speech delay therapy.
Our clinic is conveniently located at 3/20 Stephen St, Mount Barker SA 5152, easily accessible for families across the Adelaide Hills.
Yes, we are a registered NDIS provider for a range of therapies, including Speech Pathology and psychological services. Please contact us to discuss your plan.
You will need a referral and a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP or Paediatrician to access Medicare rebates for psychological services.
Yes, our entire practice is built on a neurodiversity-affirming framework, supporting children with Autism and ADHD to understand and embrace their unique identity.
We would love to speak with you to find out if we can help. It all starts with a simple conversation, so get in touch today.
