Here’s a little about me.

I’m Ginny — a Child & Family Play Therapist on the Sunshine Coast who believes in the power of play and connection, singing loudly in the car, and eating Nutella straight from the jar. (And yes, I think that counts as self-care.)

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My superpower is helping big people understand the little people in their lives.

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this:

Emotional development is not a ‘nice to have’. It is totally ESSENTIAL for a healthy, happy life! And it unfolds through emotionally safe relationships.

Before I became a Child & Family Play Therapist, I spent a decade immersed in education — teaching, leading, observing and delighting in children across the United Kingdom and Australia. More than any lesson plan, it was the emotional world of children that called me in. Over time, I came to see every child’s behaviour as a fascinating story about their inner world. And I became determined to learn how to listen.

That passion led me to study Emotional Intelligence and complete a Master’s degree in Child Play Therapy. Now, as a Play Therapist and Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator, I support children and families to deepen connection, grow emotional intelligence, and build lifelong security, from the inside out.

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Reflection

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Curiosity is a superpower.

Presence

Slow down, tune in.

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Authenticity

Permission to be as you are.

What makes me qualified?

The online world is LOUD. And when it comes to your child, it really matters who you let in. You deserve to feel confident that the person supporting your family has the training, experience and credibility to back it up.

    • Master of Child Play Therapy - Deakin University (AQF Level 9)

      • Humanistic (Child-Centred) Play Therapy

      • Filial (Child-Parent Relationship) Play Therapy

      • Learn to Play Therapy

    • Graduate Diploma of Therapeutic Child Play - Deakin University (AQF Level 8)

    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Australian Catholic University ((AQF Level 7)

    • Certified Practising Registrant -Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

    • Registered Play Therapist - Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA)

    • Registered Teacher - Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)

    • Registered Circle of Security™ Parenting (COSP) Facilitator - Circle of Security International

    • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Assessor - Six Seconds

    • Dare to Lead™ Trained - Brené Brown Education and Research Institute

    • Coming Soon… Tuning in to Kids® Facilitator! (Sep 2025)

    • Current Public Liability & Indemnity Insurance

    • Current Police Clearance and WWCC

    • Current First Aid qualification

    • Regular Clinical Supervision

    • Regular Personal Therapy

    • Continuing Professional Development

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Human Design Profile:

Generator

If it lights me up, I’m all in.

The place I call home:

Sunshine Coast

Still pinching myself.

If I’ve got the remote:

Below Deck

Sailing Yacht reruns 🤝 me.

My childhood dream:

To be on PlaySchool

I still get to play for a living, so it worked out!

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FEEL LIKE WE’RE THE RIGHT FIT?

LET’S CONNECT!

Whether you’re a parent or carer seeking support, a professional curious about collaboration, or simply someone who feels deeply aligned with my work and called to connect… I’d love to hear from you!