Adelaide Therapeutic Services

21/09/2025

Elvis had a great day out yesterday visiting Glenelg. With so many roadworks going on, barriers up, boards down on the ground, it was a great opportunity to test him in a strange environment and of course, he absolutely smashed it 🐾 ♥️

19/09/2025

We are so passionate about reframing the lens in which children’s behaviour is seen.

When we see a child’s behaviour as “attention-seeking”, it’s easy to view it as demanding or disruptive.

Instead of “attention-seeking,” think connection-seeking.

Children often act out because they don’t have the words or skills to express their needs. Those big emotions, clinginess, outbursts, is not manipulation, it’s a cry for closeness, safety and understanding.

When we respond with connection instead of correction, we help children feel seen, valued, and secure. And from that place, real growth and regulation can happen.

We love supporting kids to build emotional regulation skills and helping parents understand their child’s behaviour which often feels so overwhelming for everyone.

And for our kiddos who are in childcare/school we provide tailored support plans to help children who are struggling to engage from a gentle, child-centred lens ❤️

15/09/2025

Children will often show us they are in distress long before they have the words to tell us. Big emotions, changes in behaviour, or acting out is not “bad behaviour” but signs of unmet needs, pain, or fear.

Children often communicate distress through actions before they can find the words. This might look like withdrawal, anger, restlessness, or sudden changes in mood.

These behaviours are signals that something deeper is going on. By looking beyond the surface and asking “what’s happening for this child?” we create space for safety, healing, and trust.

Every behaviour is a message and we are so so passionate about listening.

05/09/2025

Hugo, our play therapy mascot, has been having some fun of his own today! Building towers with our driftwood blocks from the amazing 🩷 It blows me away how much kids respond to Hugo, he’s becoming a firm favourite!

04/09/2025

Specialising in trauma, neurodivergence and parent coaching, we provide therapy to children and teens and support to families. We are passionate about helping families thrive and we cater our service to your families unique needs.

We accept both NDIS claimable (social work) and private paying clients and we are passionate about utilising NDIS funds to complete as much in person therapy as possible, with no hidden costs.

We services families across Australia and aim to provide a safe space throughout your journey with us.

Therapy for children & teens. Support for parents. Based in Southern Adelaide. Over a decade of experience.

31/08/2025

Our relationships with others shape who we are and how we see the world.

Healthy relationships give us a sense of belonging, emotional support through life’s ups and downs, space to grow and discover who we are.

It is important to remember, not all relationships are healthy. Knowing the difference between respectful, supportive connections and ones that leave us feeling drained is key to our wellbeing.

I have seen firsthand the impact of growing up not understanding what a healthy relationship and how it shapes a person, this is why I am so passionate about supporting everyone I work with build this understanding.

29/08/2025

Just leaving this here and a reminder, as a parent of teens myself, I totally understand how hard it can be sometimes and how the worry can be overwhelming

27/08/2025

I am so passionate about helping teens and as a social worker there are so many ways in which sessions can be tailored to suit individual needs. From building confidence and friendships, to navigating school, community, and future goals, I walk alongside young people to help them feel supported, understood, and empowered.