At Lemon Drops Kids Therapy we offer a range of therapeutic services aimed at promoting the mental health of children, young people and their parents. We provide a safe, therapeutic environment to facilitate the exploration, expression and integration of challenging emotions and experiences. Our child-centered, evidence-based practice is guided by current research in neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology and informed by attachment, trauma and developmental theories. With a focus on regulation and relationships we work with children, young people and parents to understand themselves and others, express emotions in a healthy way and heal from difficult life experiences. We prize each individual and family as unique and endeavour to meet the differing needs of our clients.
An evidence-based, non-directive method of therapy that helps children communicate, process and overcome their issues.
Teaching parents how to become the therapeutic agent of change for their children/young people.
Mum & Bub Connection Counselling
This therapy works with both the parent and baby to process trauma, build attachment and strengthen the mental health of both within the relationship.
Youth Counselling
Young people are assisted to develop a strong sense of identity and belonging, improve self-esteem, resilience, coping skills and social skills and process hardship or trauma.
Parenting Support and Strategies
Short-term support and education in parenting skills. Strategies in managing challenging behaviours, developmental milestones or adverse experiences.
BSW, AASW, AMHSW, APTA
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Play Therapist
My name is Julia Firth. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Play Therapist and mother of three.
I completed a Bachelor of Social Work from LaTrobe University in 2007 and since have worked in Child Protection, community based Family Services and counselling in clinical and school-based settings. I have completed advanced training in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and am currently completing certificates in Filial Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy.
My practice is informed by neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, trauma and childhood development theories. I use empathy, attunement, mindfulness and nervous system regulation to help children and young people integrate challenging experiences and emotions, gain insight into themselves and other and learn to self-regulate. I have a holistic, collaborative approach and closely with families and the systems that surround children to build strong relationships.