My Services
At Little Steps Shipwreck Coast, I offer a range of family-centred, trauma-informed services that support children, families, professionals and work places. Each service is designed to support wellbeing, clarity, and safe relationships.
Independent assessments to support children’s wellbeing in family law matters.
Under the Family Law Act (Regulation 40), I provide Family and Child Impact Reports for families engaged in court proceedings. These reports are focused on the best interests of the child and are informed by direct engagement with children and both parents or carers.
The assessment considers a range of developmental, relational, and safety factors and is presented to the Court to assist in decision-making.
Who it’s for?:
Parents, carers, and legal professionals involved in family law proceedings.
Delivered as:
Court-directed assessments with written reports.
Family and Child Impact Reports (Regulation 40)
Seeking the views of children through therapeutic play activities.
This service provides children with a safe space to share their experiences, feelings, and needs during family transitions. Using developmentally appropriate play-based methods, children’s voices are sensitively gathered and shared with parents or professionals to guide child-focused decisions.
Who it’s for?:
- Families participating in mediation, dispute resolution, or parenting planning.
- Referrals from Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) seeking the views of children or young people in family law proceedings.
Delivered as:
Child-focused sessions in person followed by feedback to parents or professionals.
Child Inclusive Practice (CIP)
Professional Supervision
Reflective, strengths-based support for practitioners*
Supervision for social workers, early childhood professionals, and allied health workers. Sessions provide space for reflection, ethical exploration, and professional growth within a trauma-informed, relational framework.
Who it’s for:
Practitioners in social work, early years, education, and community services.
Delivered as:
Individual or group sessions, in-person or online.
Short-term, confidential support for staff wellbeing*
Counselling and support for employees experiencing stress, workplace change, or personal difficulties. Sessions are practical, supportive, and focused on resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Who it’s for?:
Organisations seeking to support staff; employees needing short-term therapeutic support.
Delivered as:
Confidential EAP counselling sessions, online or in-person.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselling
Therapeutic Play Support
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Helping children and families find their voice through play.
Therapeutic play creates a safe and supportive space for children to process big feelings, develop coping skills, and build resilience. Using play activities, children are able to express themselves in ways that feel natural, safe and empowering.
How Therapeutic play helps
Supports children to express feelings safely
Builds confidence and resilience
Encourages healthy coping strategies
Helps children adjust to life changes
Who it can support
Therapeutic play can be especially helpful for children who are:
Feeling anxious, sad, or withdrawn
Struggling with big emotions
Navigating medical or family changes
In need of extra support during challenging times
At Little Steps Shipwreck Coast, I integrate therapeutic play into my child-focused practice to ensure every child feels heard, supported, and respected. Opportunities can be created for growth, healing and hope.
Please note: Little Steps offer Therapeutic play activities designed to support children’s coping, confidence, and resilience. This is not formal Play Therapy. Families seeking specialised Play Therapy should consult a qualified Play Therapist.
Parent Consultations
Separation and family change can be overwhelming - not just for children, but for parents too. At Little Steps Shipwreck Coast, I offer supportive, non-judgmental consultations to help caregivers feel more confident in guiding their children through times of transitions.
These sessions provide a safe space to:
Share concerns about your child’s wellbeing
Learn practical strategies to support children through change.
Explore ways to strengthen resilience and connection in your family.
Access information and resources about navigating mediation and the family law system (please note: this is general guidance, not legal advice)
Parent consultations are especially helpful for newly separated families, offering reassurance and practice tools to help children feel safe, valued and understood.
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