Approach: As a play therapist my approach centres on meeting each child exactly where they are, focusing on their unique strengths, perspectives, and needs while honouring their individual way of being in the world. A diagnosis isn't the first piece of information I need or want about a child - I'm more interested in understanding who they are as a unique individual, what brings them joy, and how they naturally express themselves.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice: Rather than focusing on changing behaviours, my practice celebrates each child's way of engaging with the world around them as natural variations in human experience. I work with families to build on their child's existing strengths and interests, using these as pathways for growth and self-expression. Sessions are designed around the child's individual needs and preferences, allowing them to engage authentically without pressure to be anyone other than themselves.

Through play therapy's natural, child-led approach, children can communicate and process experiences in ways that feel safe and genuine to them. I collaborate closely with families to understand their child's unique way of experiencing the world and ensure therapeutic goals align with supporting the child's authentic self.

Supporting Authentic Expression and Individual Needs: My therapy space is designed to welcome all children exactly as they are. I embrace each child's individual ways of moving, communicating, and engaging with their environment as important parts of who they are. Sessions are flexible and can be adapted to honour whatever each child needs to feel comfortable and authentic (shorter times, reduced lighting, specific textures or toys used, use of headphones, etc).

I work with families to understand and support their child's individual needs, viewing these as natural aspects of their child's unique way of being rather than things to be fixed or changed.