Formerly known as Little Hikkups. Still holdding space for children and families to heal, grow, learn and feel safe đ¤
23/04/2026
Every child experiences the world in their own way.
Therapy can help when a child is struggling to express what theyâre feeling or going through.
Through play, children are given a space where they can explore, respond, and express freely, without pressure or expectation.
In this space, I observe, listen, and follow what unfolds through play helping give shape and understanding to what a child is expressing in their own way.
is actually a child trying to express something they donât yet have words for.
In play therapy, we explore these moments;
not to assume, but to understand.
Because every little creation can hold a deeper story đ
In play, everything speaks.
Book a play therapy session to better understand your childâs world.
10/04/2026
Child therapy often looks different than people expect.
For me, itâs about connection through play, laughter, and creativity.
Creating a space where children feel safe enough to just be themselves.
Because for many children, play is their language. Through it, they express what they feel, what they donât yet have words for, and how they experience their world.
My role is to meet them there, and support them as they begin to make sense of it all in their own way.
This is what holding space looks like.â¨
06/04/2026
Instead of toughening up, what if your create boundaries to honor your sensitivity and well being.
03/04/2026
Easter is a quiet reminder that no season stays the same, and through faith, new life always finds a way.
A reminder of what love was willing to carry, and the hope that was made possible because of it.
What may seem small or fragile on the outside often holds so much more within;
stories, emotions, and beginnings not yet fully seen or understood.
And even through brokenness, there is purpose⌠and a way for something new to grow.
đ¤ Holding space for healing, hope and for new Beginnings
01/04/2026
When a childâs behaviour changes, it can be hard to know what to look at, or where to begin.
In a space built around play, I begin to piece things together. Patterns start to reveal themselves, responses make more sense, and what once felt uncertain becomes clearer; for both the child and their parents.
I help uncover the full picture, get in touch to begin the process.
Understanding a childâs emotional world often begins with recognising how they communicate what they feel, not always through words, but through behaviour.
When we learn to interpret these moments with curiosity rather than reaction, we create space for calmer responses, deeper understanding, and stronger connection.
Small shifts in how we respond can make a meaningful difference in how children feel seen, supported, and safe within the relationship.
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If you would like support in understanding and strengthening your parent-child connection, feel free to reach out
27/03/2026
What children show on the outside is only part of whatâs going on inside.
Your Childs emotions and behaviour can be overwhelming for you⌠just as it is for them
Through play-based support, I help children express what they canât always put into words, while also helping parents understand whatâs happening beneath the surface, so responses can feel calmer and more connected.
If this resonates with you, reach out to book a parent session or to find out more.đ¤đż
20/03/2026
đĄUnderstanding your childâs behaviour isnât easy, especially when they canât fully express what theyâre feeling.
Through play therapy, I help children express their emotions while gently guiding the process to understand whatâs happening beneath the surface. This also gives you insight to better understand and support your child.
Reach out if you would like to chat đ
17/03/2026
17/11/2025
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It sounds harsh â and it is.
Because this work isnât gentle. It asks you to look at the parts of yourself youâd rather ignore.
The anger that comes too quickly.
The control that shows up when fear creeps in.
The silence you learned to survive with.
The wounds you carry from when you were small.
And if you donât face them â not blame them, not hate them, but face them â they donât disappear.
They simply pass down, shape the tone of your voice, guide your reactions, become the lens through which you see your child.
Your child doesnât just inherit your smile.
They inherit your patterns.
Your fears.
Your unfinished business.
Thatâs why this work matters so much.
Not to be perfect. Not to âfixâ yourself.
But to pause long enough to ask: Is this mine? Or am I about to hand it to them, too?
Because when you dare to meet your pain with honesty, your child gets something different...
They get a parent who chooses awareness over autopilot.
A home where emotions are felt, not feared.
A legacy that doesnât pass on the hurt unexamined.
So no â we donât have to be flawless.
But we do have to be brave.
Because the things we avoid...
They donât vanish.
They just get handed down.
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Little Hikkups has 4 different divisions where we focus on empowerment and prevention, problem solving, immediate group difficulties and the social meetings.
Our brand new adventure is the preventative and empowerment aspect where we provide the opportunity to other momâs/women to start their own business in running our Hop-Hop Programme in their own homes where classes are run to teach children 6 months+ about life in a playful manner. We also run our own classes in Moreleta Park.
The problem-solving focuses on individuals who need intervention in any therapy, using the techniques at our disposal to come to the best way of releasing and explaining emotional traumaâs. Play therapy is our most used technique and can be used on children and adults alike with the same successful results.
We offer our services in group settings to deal with a focused issue such as a trauma experienced by many, bullying in schools, and other topics which has a great impact on all involved.
Then we like to add a bit of social and networking in the form of play dates at coffee shops for moms and their childen to get out and meet one another. These are offered once a month and are enjoyed by all involved to meet like-minded individuals.
